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Spurring growth for hospitality, food industry
Lyna Mohamad The tourism and hospitality industry contributes to the economic growth of any country including Brunei Darussalam. This was stated by Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Acting...
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Cats rescued from house blaze
James Kon Several cats were rescued from a house and a convenience shop, gutted by a huge blaze in Kampong Madang yesterday. The convenience shop was owned by an Indian national while the house was...
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LegCo members visit Temburong gems
Lyna Mohamad Sixteen Legislative Council (LegCo) members visited entrepreneurship, agriculture, forestry and tourism hubs in the Temburong District yesterday. It was the third visit organised by the...
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Agreement inked to develop 5G capabilities
Izah Azahari An agreement between Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) with Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) on the initiative to showcase 5G use cases was...
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Jati Transport salespersons, staff recognised
Izah Azahari Haji Mohamed Fitzila bin Haji Mohamed Yunus was selected as the Top Sales Overall winner of the Top Sales Award during the Jati Transport Star Performer Awards Ceremony at the...
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Initiatives paving way for 5G adoption
Azlan Othman Several primary initiatives have been approved in addressing 5G adoption in Brunei Darussalam, namely the formation of the National 5G Taskforce in May 2020, in addition to the pilot...
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651 all set for next chapter of life
James Kon A total of 651 graduates received their Levels 5 and 4 Diploma certificates during the 6th Politeknik Brunei (PB) Convocation Ceremony at Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Chancellor Hall...
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COVID-19 challenges highlighted at Legal Year 2021
Fadley Faisal Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong detailed the judiciary’s response to the pandemic and how “the judiciary has the responsibility to remain open and functional even during times...
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Private companies urged to help develop education sector
James Kon Minister of Education Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sulaiman urged private companies to assume a vital role in developing the education sector, notably the country’s technical...
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Net tightens around law breakers
Rokiah Mahmud Two foreigners were found to be in breach of their work permit during Operasi Selongkar 23/2021 by the Labour Enforcement Division (LED) of the Labour Department on Tuesday. The operation...
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Baby among four new COVID cases in the Sultanate
James Kon Brunei Darussalam has detected four new imported COVID-19 cases, including a 10-month- old infant, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 180. With the new imported...
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Creative individuals called to join 101 Tables project
Rokiah Mahmud The Blue Raincoat Collective is inviting 101 creative-minded individuals to join its project, 101 Tables: A Community Giveback project. The project idea stemmed from discarded school...
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Developing potential coaching instructors
Sixteen participants took part in the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Coach Educator Course at the association’s multipurpose hall. The one-day course, conducted by NFABD...
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Digitalisation is the solution: BAJA President
Izah Azahari The Brunei Association of Japan Alumni (BAJA) President Hajah Najmina Fairuz binti Haji Abdul Latif firmly believes digitalisation is the way to go. She highlighted how 2020 was a lesson...
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35 win cash prizes in bank’s monthly draw
Fadley Faisal A total of BND35,000 was handed over to 35 winners of the first monthly draw of the Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) Aspirasi 3 Rewards Campaign during a ceremony yesterday. Head of...
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Preparing students for the real world
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) has pledged its commitment to prepare students for life after graduation by providing first-hand knowledge to its students, delivered by academicians with...
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Emergency services hold Brunei River exercise
James Kon Two boats collided in the waters below the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (RIPAHS) Bridge, resulting in several passengers falling into the Brunei River. Personnel from the Fire and...
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Brunei world number two in Instagram usage
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam’s Instagram users are the second highest globally in terms of population ration reaching audiences of 70.5 per cent (by eligible audiences above 13 years), after...
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Unpaid salaries among top labour law violations
Hakim Hayat The most common labour law violations by employers are non-payment of salaries (35 cases), and not providing return tickets to the employees’ home country at the end of their contracts (47...
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Upclose and personal with agricultural industry
Azlan Othman The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) yesterday resumed the fourth series of its programmes for 15 Legislative Council (LegCo) members with visits to agricultural sites in...
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