Brunei vaccination to run in three phases
James Kon Brunei’s citizens and residents, including foreign nationals with a valid IC, will receive the COVID-19 vaccination for free. The vaccination process will be in place once the COVID-19...
View ArticleMinistry holds special National Day gathering
Azlan Othman The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) held a special gathering that saw a poetry presentation and other performances to mark the 37th National Day at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah...
View ArticleTowing away tonnes of road hazards
Azlan Othman Bengkel Kereta Berakas Sdn Bhd (BKB) launched its new heavy vehicle towing service yesterday in Lambak Kanan Industrial area in support of the National Road Safety Council’s (MKKJR)...
View ArticleBlood donation drives to commemorate 37th National Day
Izah Azahari The Ministry of Health (MoH) through its Blood Donation Centre of the Department of Laboratory Services, is joining forces with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Ministry...
View ArticleProgramme highlights vehicle safety awareness
Azlan Othman The National Road Safety Council (MKKJR), through the Land Transport Department (JPD, launched the Vehicle Safety Awareness Programme at The Airport Mall yesterday. The programme is part...
View ArticleCOVAX vaccine to arrive in Brunei this month
Rokiah Mahmud The Brunei Darussalam government received about 52,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine provided by the People’s Republic of China to inoculate around 26,000 individuals, Minister...
View ArticleHer Royal Highness launches 17th ISB BGIC
Izah Azahari Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman launched the 17th International School Brunei Borneo Global Issues Conference...
View ArticleYouth urged to be proactive in stemming inequality
Izah Azahari The theme of the 17th International School Brunei Borneo Global Issues Conference (ISB BGIC) 2021 ‘Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities’ is highly relevant and fitting for...
View ArticleTop Belait schools, students receive recognition
Daniel Lim Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd with Lumut Primary School and Lumut Religious School organised a Brunei LNG Academic Excellence Awards at Liang Lumut Recreation Club (LLRC) recently. This is the 18th...
View ArticleFaith with health and nature
James Kon & Azlan Othman Mosque community members in the country took up healthy activities to connect with to congregations and to promote active lifestyles. Saiful Rijal Technical College Surau...
View ArticleReligious contest brings out youthful talent
Daniel Lim Firqah Amaturrahman and Hilawatul Qolbi, youth groups participating in a Tausyeh Competition, won first place in their categories of Belia and Beliawani. The competition was held in...
View ArticleA peak into life of visually impaired
James Kon Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin as the guest of honour and his...
View ArticleMinister launches local publications
Lyna Mohammad The Brunei History Association (PESEBAR) achieved a 30-year milestone as the nation’s oldest association, while standing firm as an active group with great contributions to the...
View ArticleOne new imported COVID-19 case detected
James Kon Brunei Darussalam detected a new imported COVID-19 case yesterday. The man arrived in the country from Indonesia via Singapore on February 22. The national tally of confirmed cases now stands...
View Article‘Technology helped businesses thrive’
Aziz Idris Technological advances not only contributed in the effort to curb the pandemic in Brunei Darussalam, but also helped businesses to stay afloat and built on innovation and resilience, in...
View ArticleCode launched to keep kids away from unhealthy diet
James Kon Children in Brunei Darussalam are not exempted from being exposed to the consequences of increasingly extensive marketing on unhealthy food and beverages. Findings from a general survey...
View ArticleShining light on local culinary talents
Azlan Othman In conjunction with Gastronomy Week, an event was held on Sunday to promote and upgrade local cuisine as well as recognise youth talents that are passionate in the culinary field. Held at...
View ArticleBIG Council makes courtesy call on Minister of Development
The newly elected Brunei Institution of Geomatics (BIG) Council of the 2021-2023 session made a courtesy call on Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar. President...
View ArticleWomen urged to have health check-up, mindful of symptoms
Aziz Idris Failing to have a general check-up or ignoring symptoms could lead to more difficulties in treating illnesses in the future. Upon hitting 30 years, women usually focus on career, marriage,...
View ArticleEmpowering women, key to driving country’s development
Izah Azahari Empowering women to participate in growth opportunities will result in accelerated productivity, economic and social development, and other positive development outcomes. This was said by...
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