Kampong Ayer comes to life at solo photography exhibition
Rokiah Mahmud A solo photography exhibition by Yusma Bahrin bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yusof or known as Bahrin Yusof was launched at Kunyit 7 Lodge, Kampong Bolkiah in Kampong Ayer by Advisor of the...
View ArticleCycling expedition jazzes up Muaraku Ceria
James Kon Around 200 cyclists took part in the inaugural Muaraku Ceria cycling expedition, held in Pekan Muara yesterday. Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Ahmad bin Haji Jumat...
View ArticleFun-filled bazaar a boon for local entrepreneurs
Daniel Lim The Language and Literature Bureau’s (DBP) Kampong Pandan Library together with the Sutera (Sungai Teraban) Association are hosting Bazaar Pandanku Ceria. Acting Permanent Secretary...
View ArticleOne day study tour broadens minds
Izah Azahari Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) through its Islamic Economics and Finance Faculty (FEKIm) held an Ilmiah study tour programme for academic staff and students to a number of...
View ArticleTai chi session attracts over 1,000
James Kon Over 1,000 participants took part in a Tai Chi session yesterday, as part of China Day and an attempt to gain an entry into the Brunei Book of Records. The event was held in separate...
View ArticleCurtain falls on 4th Brunei Film Blitz
Hakim Hayat The 4th Brunei Film Blitz closed last weekend with a Gala Awards ceremony for local filmmakers participating in competitive categories. The 2020 winners were Ejen Kriminal by Iqbal Masmin...
View ArticleRoyal participation in Alpha Challenge
Fadhil Yunus Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim ibni Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah took part in the Alpha Challenge 2020...
View ArticleDeal inked to improve home-based patient care
Rokiah Mahmud A contract for the Home Nursing Transportation Service Project was signed between the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Dart Logistics Sdn Bhd at Al-‘Afiah Hall of the ministry yesterday....
View ArticleKeeping a close watch on food prices
Azlan Othman The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) and Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) issued a joint statement in referring to information spread on the price hike of several...
View ArticleFrozen meat without Halal permit seized
Azlan Othman Enforcement officers from the Halal Food Control Division of the Syariah Affairs Department recently seized 1.4 tonnes of smuggled frozen meat, during a joint operation in the Temburong...
View ArticleElectric vehicles get green light
James Kon Brunei Darussalam is set to implement the electric vehicle (EV) pilot project that will start at first half of 2021 for the next two years. In line with the Brunei Darussalam National Climate...
View ArticleLocal artists add colour to exhibition
Izah Azahari An art exhibition featuring 11 Bruneian artists was launched at Unit 204, Mabohai Shopping Complex recently. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin...
View ArticleSenior citizens join religious event
Azlan Othman Wargamas Brunei held a 74 times Khatam Al-Quran ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali...
View ArticleArbitrary price hikes should not be ignored, says Sultan
Rokiah Mahmud Arbitrary price hikes and retirement planning in the face of uncertainty were some of the issues raised by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum...
View ArticleRoyal Skies miles for all winners
Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Aziyan bin Abdullah won first prize of a Royal Skies Silver membership in the second round of ‘Dreaming of your next holiday destination?’ promotion at Baiduri Bank headquarters...
View ArticleBusinesses warned against unethical conduct amid Brunei Salebration
Businesses are reminded to adhere to the Sales Regulations, which state that discounts for an item during sales must be based on the lowest price offered or sold in the last 30 days, before the start...
View ArticleNo new COVID-19 cases in Brunei
James Kon Brunei Darussalam yesterday entered its 21st day without any COVID-19 cases and its 237th day of no local transmissions, keeping the national tally of confirmed cases at 152. No active cases...
View ArticleJokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets past Rockets 124-111
DENVER (AP) – Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 assists and 12 rebounds for the 42nd triple-double of his career, and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-111 on Monday night for...
View ArticleBookstores abuzz amid year-end bonus
Rokiah Mahmud The commercial areas of Kiulap, Gadong and Delima were teeming with activities yesterday, as parents and guardians took advantage of the year-end bonus to load up on school textbooks,...
View ArticleDiplomats photography exhibition arrives in Belait District
Daniel Lim Hundreds of photographs are being exhibited at the Belait District Museum, showcasing over 100 photographs by diplomatic missions in Brunei Darussalam. The ‘Brunei Darussalam from the Eyes...
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