Colloquium encourages research collaborations among student peers
The third Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Postgraduate Colloquium 2021 was an opportunity for postgraduate students across faculties and schools at the university to network with their peers and...
View ArticleSpirit of giving continues
James Kon, Izah Azahari, Daniel Lim & Fadley Faisal Religious ceremonies and donation presentations were held over the last few days, in the run-up to Ramadhan. The Kampong Kilanas Mosque Takmir...
View ArticleHit local sitcom sequel premieres on YouTube
Babu-Nya: Season 2 will premiere on OOPs! YouTube channel today. The locally produced sitcom stars acclaimed actress, Mimi Rahzia as the central character ‘Babu’. Co-starring in the family-orientated...
View ArticleSession focusses on breast cancer awareness
Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) in collaboration with Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) and Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group (BBCSG) increased awareness on breast cancer through a...
View ArticleMukim Ukong residents cast vote for penghulu
Hakim Hayat The second round of voting and selection for Mukim Ukong’s Penghulu candidate was held at the Kampong Bukit Community Hall in Tutong District recently for Kampong Bukit and Kampong Long...
View ArticleGlorifying of Ramadhan begins
Azlan Othman Echoes of the Sunnat Tarawikh and Witir prayers were heard from mosques, suraus and religious halls nationwide last evening as Brunei Darussalam begins fasting in the blessed month of...
View ArticleWe must remain vigilant: Sultan
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 ArticleForum offers advice on Ramadhan readiness
Lyna Mohamad A forum on ‘Preparation of the Holy Fasting Month of Ramadhan, the Heart Servicing Month’ took place at Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque in Kampong Jerudong recently. It was conducted by...
View ArticleCleaning campaigns across the nation
Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Secondary School Daniel Lim Some 40 participants from Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Secondary School held a cleaning...
View ArticleTreat for all at Ramadhan bazaar
Rokiah Mahmud Following a gloomy period in 2020, Ramadhan vendors are back in business under a new normal, at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Under the 5th de-escalation plan, visitors are...
View ArticleState Mufti highlights significance of Ramadhan
Azlan Othman The month of Ramadhan is full of blessings, in which Allah the Almighty has made it obligatory for Muslims to fast. In this holy month, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell...
View ArticleCOVID vaccine will not invalidate fast
Azlan Othman Based on the fatwa issued by the State Mufti, the intramuscular injection of any medication during Ramadhan will not invalidate the fast, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said on its Instagram...
View ArticleNationwide Tedarus Al-Quran begins
Azlan Othman The opening ceremony of the nationwide Tedarus Al-Quran, signifying the start of the holy month of Ramadhan, was held at Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital on Tuesday. The ceremony...
View ArticleBrunei’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent this year
Azlan Othman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected Brunei Darussalam’s economy to grow by 3.2 per cent this year while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast it at three per cent. The...
View ArticleTutong’s Ramadhan bazaar returns from pandemic hiatus
Aziz Idris The Gerai Ramadhan in Tutong District has returned after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak that put a halt to the popular event in the local community last year. Across the road...
View ArticleSiam Safetech receives Thai ambassador, officials
James Kon Ambassador of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam Wanthanee Viputwongsakul paid a visit to Siam Safetech (B) Sdn Bhd at Bangunan Na’asihah Noralam in the capital recently. Managing Director Thiti...
View ArticleSight cast on a healthier Brunei
Lyna Mohamad & Daniel Lim In the hopes of creating a healthier populace, Fitness Zone founder and international celebrity Wu Chun has donated over BND100,000 worth of gym and sports equipment to...
View ArticleStudents gain insights into cultural tourism
Azlan Othman Laksamana College of Business (LCB) International Tourism Management, Events Management and KCB Airline Hospitality Business students recently experienced tourism ‘in action’ during a...
View ArticleOver 170 students join Virtual Fun Walk
Azlan Othman A total of 173 students, 15 lecturers and non-teaching staff participated in the Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College (MDPMAMB) Virtual Fun Walk 2021 recently. Forty winners in...
View ArticleWatch this space: Urban Bites looks to gain traction
James Kon Food trucks selling iftar meals are now available in the open space area near the Baiduri Bank headquarters, with the launch of the ‘Urban Bites by Baiduri’ initiative yesterday. Vendors from...
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