Brunei, Malaysia discuss Haj amid pandemic
Azlan Othman Officers of Haj Management Department at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) and their counterparts from Tabung Haji Malaysia discussed Haj management amid the COVID-19 pandemic...
View ArticleMinister launches District Potential expo
James Kon Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong launched the third installation of the District Potential expo at the parking...
View ArticleRBAF senior officer promoted to first admiral
With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei...
View ArticleBrunei students’ flight to UK temporarily delayed
Rokiah Mahmud & Izah Azahari “On the advice and cooperation of the Ministry of Health (MoH), students from Brunei Darussalam heading to the UK will be temporarily delayed until January 31, 2021,...
View ArticleNo new COVID-19 variant detected in Brunei: Minister
James Kon & Rokiah Mahmud Brunei Darussalam currently has no infections caused by the new variant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which was discovered in various parts of the United Kingdom (UK). At...
View ArticleTen papers pre-selected for Syariah webinar
Azlan Othman The Syariah international Webinar 2020 organised by the Faculty of Syariah, Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) in conjunction with its 10th Convocation...
View ArticleGathering fosters closer ties
Daniel Lim The Belait District Football Association (PBDB) recently hosted a gathering at Serikandi Restaurant, attended by representatives from football clubs in the Belait District, committee members...
View ArticlePassing the message of physical activity
Kelab Pusat Belia Temburong/Belia Permata Hijau organised leisure sport activities dubbed ‘Maie Tah Kitani Besihat’ at the Bumiputera Main Complex of Pekan Bangar, Temburong District recently. The...
View ArticleEmployers briefed on importance of TAP, SCP schemes
Employees Trust Fund (TAP), through the TAP Enforcement Unit continued its roadshow for 175 newly registered employers at the Theatre Hall, Ministry of Finance and Economy Building recently. The...
View ArticleProgramme boosts local youth employability
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) held a closing ceremony for the ‘ICT Upskilling for Unemployed Youth’ programme recently. Sixteen participants took...
View ArticleBrunei students taking online examinations
Azlan Othman A number of Brunei students attending Al-Azhar University and Ma’had Qiraat Al-Shoubra in Egypt remotely have been taking online examinations in the country since Wednesday. The Ministry...
View ArticleRoadblocks recorded 72 traffic offences
James Kon A total of 72 traffic offences were recorded during a joint roadblock operation carried out by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) at several locations in three districts, on December 23....
View ArticleBND15,000 up for grabs in esports c’ship
James Kon More than 500 local gamers are vying for the BND15,000 pool prize in the Brunei Esports Championship 2020, at the Bridex Hall 2. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia...
View ArticleThai Embassy thanks media
Izah Azahari The Royal Thai Embassy in Brunei Darussalam hosted a media get-together at its premises in appreciation of coverage to promote the strong relationship between Brunei Darussalam and...
View ArticleOrphans, students receive donation
Lyna Mohamad Meraih Berkah Group (KMB) presented donations and school necessities to orphans and underprivileged students in the Temburong District recently. The group leader Hajah Florinda binti Haji...
View ArticleFostering healthy lifestyle, closer ties
Daniel Lim Brudesh Engineering and Management Sdn Bhd recently organised its healthy lifestyle programme for its staff at the Anduki Recreation Park, Seria. Managing Director Hajah Sapurahbee binti...
View ArticlePossible June festival amid school break, says minister
James Kon Discussions are on to propose June as the conference and seminar season with expos and exhibitions, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong said,...
View ArticlePTE Classic Jalan Muara holds Khatam Al-Quran ceremony
Azlan Othman Former students of Jalan Muara Sixth Form Centre (PTE) Classes of 1975-1978 organised a 126 times Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Suri Seri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque in...
View ArticleBrunei sees rise in Muslim converts
Azlan Othman, Lyna Mohamad & Izah Azahari Brunei continues to see an increase in Muslim converts, with 414 people having embraced Islam since the start of this year. As of December 19, 94 of which...
View ArticleChina-Brunei ties boost economic, social development
James Kon China-Brunei cooperation has played a positive role in Brunei’s economic and social development. This was said by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam Yu Hong at...
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