We cannot still be complacent, says minister
Azlan Othman & Rokiah Mahmud The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) not only endured it but took a practical approach during the bleak period when mosques were closed during Ramadhan and Sunnat...
View ArticleMoU inked to boost educational cooperation
Hakim Hayat Politeknik Brunei (PB) and Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia yesterday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU), as part of PB’s effort to enhance cooperation and share...
View ArticleTamu Ria puts Tutong village on the map
Lyna Mohamad Kampong Batang Mitus and Kampong Kebia Village Consultative Council (MPK) in the Tutong District organised Tamu Ria at Kampong Batang Mitus Community Hall on Sunday featuring sales of...
View ArticleSoil erosion, a cause for concern, says resident
Hakim Hayat A resident of Kampong Katok ‘A’, Gadong is pleading for the authorities to look into a soil erosion behind his house that is getting worse each day as unsettled weather conditions in the...
View ArticleOver BND14M raised for Mosque Construction Fund
Azlan Othman In a dialogue with Legislative Council (LegCo) members yesterday, Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato...
View Article‘Play your role in realising strategic plan goals’
Rokiah Mahmud The Public Service Department Strategic Plan 2021-2025 for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) upholds His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan...
View ArticleLegCo members visit Belait KKP
Daniel Lim A delegation of 16 Legislative Council (LegCo) members yesterday visited seven Agricultural Development Areas (KKP) in the Belait District as part of a series of KKP trips across the nation....
View ArticleSkillup app to promote local workforce’s skills
Daniel Lim The SkillUP app was launched at the V-Plaza Hotel in Kuala Belait yesterday, following successful engagement sessions with industry leaders last March and August. The app aims to provide...
View ArticleASEAN committed to fight COVID-19 pandemic
James Kon The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) underscored that its region, especially the business community, is fully committed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This was said by ASEAN...
View ArticleJPES to conduct population, housing census
Lyna Mohamad & Fadley Faisal The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES), Ministry of Finance and Economy will conduct the sixth Population and Housing Census (BPP) for Brunei...
View ArticleSights set on ASEAN economic revival
James Kon Developing a recovery plan for ASEAN Tourism and negotiations for a possible ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as well as establishing the ASEAN Investment Facilitation Framework and...
View ArticleSultan sends congratulatory message to new US President
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 has consented to...
View Article21 cars all set for mega test drive event
James Kon The public will be able to test drive 21 Toyota models at BIBD Connects starting today until Sunday at the Toyota Mega 21 Test Drive event. Hosted by NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd, the main...
View ArticleJobseekers attend Market Day event
Rokiah Mahmud A total of 255 job posts from over 20 companies in various sectors, ranging from hospitality to construction and engineering, were featured at the Institute of Brunei Technical Education...
View ArticleWhole-of-nation approach the driving force for progress, says minister
Azlan Othman The Prime Minister’s Office, as the main agency of the Government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul...
View ArticleTop officer cadets beam with pride after gruelling year
Lyna Mohamad 1384 Lt Mohammad Zulfahmi Solihin @ Abdul Hannan bin Haji Zulhazmi stood tall at the Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony of the 19th intake, as the recipient of the Sword of Honour, the highest...
View ArticleLandslide hits too close to home for Tungku Link family
James Kon The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) responded to a report of a landslide affecting an access road at Jalan Tungku Link in Kampong Pengkalan Gadong recently. The landslide occurred within a...
View ArticleSalute to 19th intake of officer cadets
Lyna Mohamad 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...
View ArticleTechnology to counter workforce shortage, Sultan tells RBAF
Lyna Mohamad The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) should be aware that technological advancements are capable of providing a counterbalance to a shortage in the workforce. This was highlighted by His...
View ArticleForum marks RBPF’s 100th anniversary
James Kon The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) organised a forum on Istiqamah Dalam Menjalankan Tugas Kerana Allah, in conjunction with the RBPF’s 100th anniversary at the Banquet Hall of the Police...
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