Vowing to ‘aggressively’ support Brunei’s development
James Kon “Under the new management committee, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, will carry on the spirit of dedication and continue to be aggressive in playing an important role, in accordance with the...
View ArticleBrunei perfectly suited to lead ASEAN
Emily Fleckner The best thing about old friends is the way they stand by you through the good times and the bad. Brunei has no more resolute friend than the United States (US). Yes, the world is coming...
View ArticleBrunei-China green lanes still in discussion: Minister
Rokiah Mahmud Discussions between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China regarding establishing a green lane for essential travel to certain provinces in China and the Sultanate are still...
View ArticleWinner drives home grand prize
Fadley Faisal Dayangku Hajah Ruby @ Nur ‘Iyazi binti Pengiran Haji Jali drove away a brand new Proton Iriz in BIBD’s Swipe and Scan campaign. BIBD Assistant Head of Retail Clevy Syabil ‘Ariffin bin...
View ArticleASEAN digital ministers launch ADM2025
Azlan Othman The highlight of the first ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) and related meetings was the launch of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 (ADM2025) which supersedes the ASEAN ICT...
View ArticleThis year’s ASEAN meet likely virtual
Azlan Othman ASEAN foreign ministers are comfortable with the ministerial and senior officials meeting being held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato...
View ArticleNFABD steps up efforts to increase quality of referee assessors
Fadhil Yunus The National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) is making the necessary preparations to enhance the standard of refereeing and referee assessment in football from time to...
View ArticleCharitable individual, company receive nod for contribution
Aziz Idris The Society for Community Outreach and Training (SCOT) held an award presentation ceremony in conjunction with its 7th annual general meeting at Youth Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday...
View ArticleHigh tea with Brunei’s female movers and shakers
Aziz Idris British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam John Virgoe co-hosted the Southeast Asia (SEA) Women of the Future Awards high tea at the Residence on Friday night, as a show of appreciation...
View ArticleThe Final Quest making a comeback
James Kon The Final Quest is making a comeback this year following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between Radio Television Brunei (RTB) and SGA Media and Marketing at the RTB Broadcasting...
View ArticleA showcase of the beauty of Brunei
Lyna Mohamad Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong yesterday praised the Diplomatic Corps’ initiative to highlight their appreciation of Brunei’s greenery,...
View ArticleMoE to focus on digital literacy
Azlan Othman The Ministry of Education (MoE) is simultaneously developing a digital literacy standard to provide the latest and relevant curriculum to deliver competency and skills required for 21st...
View ArticleBrunei to vaccinate 70pc of population in three phases
James Kon Brunei Darussalam aims to vaccinate 70 per cent of its population by 2021 end through three phases Associate Specialist and Head of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health...
View ArticleShow of culture
Aziz Idris Indian associations in Brunei conduct various cultural programmes throughout the sultanate, but there were constraints in organising such events for the majority of 2020 due to COVID-19...
View ArticleNaziruddin captures maiden eFootball title
Fadhil Yunus Naziruddin bin Haji Ismail of Indera SC edged Abu Suffian bin Haji Adanan of Kota Ranger FC 8-7 in aggregate to emerge the inaugural champion of the National Football Association of Brunei...
View ArticleInstilling patriotic spirit in Year 7, 8 students
A total of 188 Year 7 and Year 8 students from Awang Semaun Secondary School attended a programme, ‘Our King, Appreciating the National Flag and National Anthem’, at the school library, organised by...
View ArticleNew product launched
Lyna Mohamad BruHouse Sdn Bhd recently launched its newest product, a tongkat ali supplement, during the BRUPHAR Health Supplement showcase at the Atrium of The Mall, Gadong yesterday. Deputy Permanent...
View ArticleChickens strut their stuff for best in show
James Kon Wuhan, a serama chicken owned by Mohammad Ikhtiaruddin bin Nurudin, was crowned the King of Kibas at the Bon Warming Up 2021 Raja Kibas Competition recently. The competition, organised by One...
View ArticleMinisters examine forest reserve park rehabilitation
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Majlis Riadah Silaturrahim in conjunction with the completion of the rehabilitation of Bukit Subok Forest Reserve Recreational Park under the RBAF Titian...
View Article44 underprivileged students soar high
Hakim Hayat Forty-four Year 6 students in the Curahan Ilmu Programme 2020, who passed with flying colours in last year’s Primary School Assessment (PSR) examination, were feted in a convocation...
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