Call to consolidate, strengthen ASEAN’s efforts
Senior Officials Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (SOCA) Leaders yesterday held their 30th Meeting of the Senior Officials Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (30th...
View ArticleElderly man dies in Tutong accident
James Kon A local senior citizen died in a road accident at Simut Bridge of Jalan Padnunok, Kampong Kiudang in Tutong District yesterday. The 78-year-old man was believed to be on his way home. Lamunin...
View ArticleTalk highlights proper prayer conduct
Hakim Hayat The Ministry of Energy (ME) through its department and statutory bodies marked the Israk Mikraj celebration with a religious talk jointly organised by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary...
View ArticleRolling up sleeves for a good cause
Aziz Idris & Lyna Mohamad Nineteen pints of blood from 26 donors were collected during a blood donation drive organised by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) Primary School in...
View ArticleOpen invite to UNISSA’s World Book Day celebration
Lyna MOhamad & Rokiah Mahmud The Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Library launched its World Book Day celebration on Tuesday, with the event set to run until April 3. The celebration is...
View ArticleLegCo Speaker receives courtesy call
Azlan Othman Legislative Council (LegCo) Speaker Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib received a courtesy call from High...
View ArticleDigital economy a crucial component
Azlan Othman & Hakim Hayat The 7th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) convened virtually on Tuesday. Preceding this meeting were the ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and...
View ArticleRoyal visit to Ministry of Defence
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 ArticleRBAF bears duty as nation’s defender
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 said...
View ArticleVaccination programme begins nationwide
James Kon, Aziz Idris, Daniel Lim & Lyna Mohamad Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, senior officials and frontliners received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine...
View ArticleRoyal presence at swimming championship
Fadhil Yunus Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman attended the second day of the 28th Brunei Age Group Swimming Championships at...
View Article‘Purrfect’ cats steal the limelight
Lyna Mohamad Md Daniel’s Cotton who won the judges’ hearts was named this year’s grand prize winner of the SmartHeart “PAW-SOME” Cat Competition 2021 Grand Finals at the atrium of The Airport Mall in...
View ArticleSenior citizens try traditional cooking skills
Lyna Mohamad Brunei-Muara Senior Citizen Activity Centre members in collaboration with De’pirates Sails Seafood Restaurant held a cooking demonstration on local traditional food at a restaurant in...
View ArticleProud day as 31 FRD personnel climb ladder
James Kon The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) held a rank presentation ceremony for 39 Class One Fire and Rescue personnel promoted to the post of Senior Fire and Rescue personnel. Acting Assistant...
View ArticleHealthy staff, healthier workplace
Since the launch of its Employee Wellness Initiative (EWI) in November 2020, Baiduri Bank has held multiple activities at its headquarters to promote wellness lifestyle practices among staff. Wrapping...
View ArticleFracture management challenges dissected
Hakim Hayat The management of fracture forms a vital element of orthopaedic surgery and contributes towards a major trauma workload for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Raja Isteri Pengiran...
View ArticleOver 300 join Pusat Ehsan charity event
Izah Azahari Over 300 participated in the Pusat Ehsan Charity Fun Walk, Run & Cycle Tutong 2021, organised by Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam yesterday. The event which began at the Tutong...
View ArticleRoyalty attend Brunei Age Group swim meet
Fadhil Yunus Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman attended the morning session of the third and final day of the 28th Brunei Age...
View ArticleMalaysian Prime Minister arrives in Brunei
Prime Minister of Malaysia Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and spouse Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman and delegation arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan for a two-day official visit and the 23rd Annual Leaders’...
View ArticlePromoting writing of quality ‘high-impact’ scholarly articles
Izah Azahari Brunei Darussalam is still lacking writers capable of producing quality scholarly articles, an important component in the Language and Literature Bureau’s (DBP) initiative in achieving a...
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