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Brunei records one new COVID-19 case
James Kon Brunei Darussalam recorded one new imported Covid-19 case yesterday bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 174. With the new imported case, 18 active covid-19 cases are...
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Heavy downpour causes flash floods in Kuala Belait
Daniel Lim A number of low-lying areas in the Belait District were flooded last night due to spells of heavy downpours. Among the affected areas were Belait town, especially near the Belait River;...
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Gaining worldly understanding in education
The opportunity to move abroad can be cause for envy for some and a burden for others. For Eulalia Curaming, an English as an additional language (EAL) specialist teacher at International School Brunei...
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Singapore High Commission hosts Brunei delegation
James Kon The High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Brunei Darussalam hosted a dinner reception for the Brunei delegates of the 18th Second Echelon Brunei-Singapore Civil Service Exchange...
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Programme focusses on empowering Da’ie
Rokiah Mahmud The ‘Multaqa with the State Mufti’ programme, aimed at empowering and strengthening the effectiveness of Islamic propagation, was held at the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) yesterday. The...
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Regulation updated for exit, entry into Sultanate
Rokiah Mahmud A temporary two-week postponement is in place on granting permission to Brunei-registered parcel runners and foreign nationals from Malaysia, including transit travellers entering the...
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His Majesty receives ASEAN Secretary-General
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 Darussalam received in...
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MoE comes under royal scrutiny
Rokiah Mahmud 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 Darussalam paid...
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His Majesty zeroes in on education system flaws
Azlan Othman 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 Darussalam...
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Porsche records robust 2020 results
Aziz Idris Porsche delivered 272,162 new vehicles worldwide last year, just three per cent below a record 2019. In this respect, the sports car manufacturer benefits from its strong global positioning....
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ISB opens new building in Seria
Daniel Lim “Opening of the new campus not only celebrates 15 years of establishment, but also in setting our expectation that International School Brunei will continue to grow in the Belait District,...
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Initiatives keep country on track for Smart Nation aspirations
James Kon The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) is preparing a law and planning the framework for Personal Data Protection governance. Meanwhile, His...
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Outstanding achievers all smiles
Azlan Othman The Ministry of Education (MoE) through the Department of Schools, Department of Examinations, the Private Education Section and the Special Education Unit in collaboration with the...
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Dos and Don’ts during wet weather
Rokiah Mahmud Following the heavy rainfall and floods the country is experiencing, the Ministry of Health (MoH) urged the public, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, to take precautionary...
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Meeting the country’s meat demand
Rokiah Mahmud PDS Abattoir plays a key role in ensuring the country’s meat supply is met. Despite challenges, 2020 was a significant year for PDS, particularly after the completion of the facilities...
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Local drowns during hiking at Wasai Teraja
Daniel Lim Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) personnel found the body of a 34-year-old local man who drowned in the Wasai Teraja area, following a search-and-rescue operation on Tuesday, the department...
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LegCo Speaker receives courtesy call
Azlan Othman Legislative Council Speaker Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib received a courtesy call from ASEAN...
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Hats off to further 130 top-tiered students
Azlan Othman Top-tiered students were acknowledged at the second session of the 2019 Outstanding Achievers’ Awards organised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) through the Department of Schools, the...
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Adaptability is key amid crises: RBAF Commander
James Kon The importance of finding ways to adapt to change especially during the COVID-19 pandemic was highlighted by Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Major General (U) Dato Seri...
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Logo signifies 30 years of Brunei-China ties
James Kon The official logo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China was unveiled by Minister of...
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