Students to discuss global inequalities in model UN
The annual International School Brunei (ISB) Borneo Global Issues Conference (BGIC) will begin tomorrow with 300 secondary school students participating in a model United Nations (UN) style conference...
View ArticleA step forward for first aid
Aziz Idris Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Megamas Training Company yesterday. Signing on behalf of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society was...
View ArticleReligious event marks RBAF Diamond Jubilee
Rokiah Mahmud A Tedarus Al-Quran opening ceremony was held in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces’ (RBAF) Diamond Jubilee at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison yesterday. The ceremony was also...
View ArticleHengyi launches Clean Beach Initiative
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd (Hengyi) launched the Clean Beach Initiative as part of it’s long-term corporate social responsibility during a clean-up activity at Muara Recreational Beach. Over 100...
View ArticleRaising road safety awareness
James Kon The National Road Safety Council (MKKJR), under its Strategic Outcome of the Brunei Darussalam Road Safety Strategic Plan 2025 yesterday hosted a briefing on road safety for around 100 civil...
View ArticleBrunei records decreasing trend in road fatalities
James Kon Brunei Darussalam has recorded four road fatalities, including a recent motorcycle accident in the Temburong District and a truck driver who succumbed to a heart attack in the Tutong District...
View ArticleCelebrated historian passes on
A prominent national figure that has hugely contributed in the fields of education, culture, literature, history and religion, Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Haji Awang Mohd Jamil...
View ArticleConverts complete guidance scheme
Lyna Mohamad & Aziz Idris The 194th edition of the 14-day Basic Guidance Scheme for Female Converts concluded with a closing ceremony at the multipurpose hall of Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI)...
View ArticleExpanding opportunities for local businesses
Rokiah Mahmud DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) is pushing towards improving initiatives in enabling Brunei Darussalam’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to grow further, said DARe CEO Javed...
View ArticleUTB offers help in peatland conservation
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) hopes to play a role in helping provide solutions to conserve the peatland ecosystem in the country through cross-cutting research projects that involve technology and...
View ArticleReligious ceremonies mark National Day
Lyna Mohamad & Aziz Idris The 37 times Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony was held across the country in conjunction with the 37th National Day Celebration of Brunei Darussalam. In Brunei-Muara District, the...
View ArticleWork together to resolve economic issues: Minister
James Kon The pressing issues surrounding the country’s dependence on oil and gas, as well as the need for diversification and to increase export in non-oil and gas products, must be addressed by the...
View ArticleHis Majesty attends historian’s funeral
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 ArticleMoH’s objectives need to be reached, says His Majesty
Rokiah Mahmud “The Ministry of Health (MoH) launched its strategic plan in September 2019, with a focus on five objectives – excellence in healthcare services, the prevention and control of infectious...
View ArticlePorsche launches all-new electrifying ride
Aziz Idris Porsche is expanding the product portfolio of its first all-electric sports car range with the addition of the Taycan Cross Turismo which made its world debut in a virtual launch on Thursday...
View ArticleNew community centre set to focus on youth
Hakim Hayat A new Youth Centre at Kampong Bolkiah ‘B’ in Kampong Ayer was opened yesterday to enhance the local community’s development, particularly through initiatives such as upskilling programmes....
View ArticleTalk focusses on stimulating ideas, nurturing leaders
Lyna Mohamad Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) hosted a group of experts in a talk to discuss ideas at the university’s lecture hall yesterday. Themed ‘Using Technology in a Globalised Workspace’, the...
View ArticleStudent-led conference puts equality gaps on the table
Rokiah Mahmud Student-delegates are debating on resolutions to address inequalities based on gender, race and education at the 17th International School Brunei Borneo Global Issues Conference (ISB...
View ArticleFarewell dinner for outgoing envoy
Izah Azahari The Diplomatic Corps hosted a farewell dinner at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of The Empire Brunei on Thursday in honour of outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Brunei...
View ArticleCommitted to digital learning, BIBD launches Digital Fikra
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) recently launched ‘Digital Fikra,’ a dedicated space for digital learning, dynamic ideation and collaborative innovation, which aims to support BIBD’s digital...
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