Maybank Brunei wins Best SME Bank
| James Kon | MAYBANK Brunei has achieved yet another milestone in its long-established history in Brunei Darussalam by winning the ‘Best Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Bank, Brunei 2015’...
View ArticleTungku Beach’s fate hangs in the balance
| Khal Baharulalam | TUNGKU Beach visitors and vendors have raised concerns over the fate of the popular destination after renovation notices were put up all over the beach a few weeks ago....
View ArticleLabuan boat found adrift in Brunei waters
| Faza Suraj | A FISHING boat that capsized in Labuan on March 26 was found drifting in Brunei waters yesterday. The 30 feet-long boat, which sported the words ‘Green Belait’ on its green and...
View ArticleBSJV honours 272 employees for outstanding service
| Azaraimy HH | A TOTAL of 272 employees from the Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) Companies received their long-service awards during the annual appreciation dinner yesterday. Held at the...
View ArticleVrooming start to 4th Suzuki 4×4 Challenge
| Achong Tanjong | LOCAL and international 4×4 enthusiasts flocked to Tanah Jambu in Jalan Muara/Salambigar yesterday as the roars of more than 60 vehicles reverberated across the 4WD track,...
View ArticleIban man working with RBPF converts to Islam
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | A CONVERSION ceremony towards fulfilling the dream of an Iban man who wants to embrace Islam was held yesterday at the Surau of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF)...
View ArticleWedding package created to promote heritage of Tutong communities
| Azaraimy HH | THE Destinasi Tutong Tourism Management Company recently introduced its ‘Walimatul Urus Destinasi Tutong’ wedding package, as a strategic step to promote the heritage of the...
View ArticleLocalisation efforts not affected
| Siti Hajar | THE Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MoFAT), Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi, reassured yesterday that Brunei’s efforts at localisation would not be...
View ArticleProactive government response needed to counteract oil impact
| Azlan Othman | AS major cutbacks on government expenditures will bring lesser opportunities for the business community to benefit from government projects, there is an urgent need to find...
View ArticleChallenges of caring for an autistic individual
| Ishan Ibrahim | AUTISM is one of the most poorly understood disabilities in societies of many countries around the world and Brunei Darussalam is no exception as this lifelong mental...
View ArticleMinister welcomes NDC delegation
| Hakim Hayat | A DELEGATION from the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (NDC) yesterday paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports at his office in Jalan...
View Article9th World Autism Awareness Day launched
| Ishan Ibrahim | AUTISM is one of the least understood mental disorders in society. The fight against the disorder has been given a timely boost as far as recognition is concerned and much...
View ArticleBrunei mulling minimum wage
| Siti Hajar | WITH efforts by member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) gaining momentum towards ratification of the ambitious accord, Brunei Darussalam will embark...
View ArticleDozens in Kg Pelambayan join charity walkathon
| Wani Roslan | DOZENS of residents of Kampong Pelambayan participated in the charity walkathon organised by Kampong Pelambayan Village Consultative Council at the residence of the Village...
View Article70 cyclists celebrate 32nd National Day
| Faza Suraj | OVER 70 cyclists gathered yesterday morning for a 45-kilometre expedition in the Belait District in celebration of the 32nd National Day. The event was co-organised by the...
View ArticleStrong show of skills at Suzuki 4×4 Challenge Cup
| Achong Tanjong | A STRONG crowd of spectators turned up at the Tanah Jambu 4WD Track in Muara/Salambigar yesterday to catch the final of the 4th Suzuki 4×4 Challenge Cup 2016. Over 60...
View ArticleTrailer driver points blame at impatient motorists for highway incident
| Faza Suraj | IMPATIENT drivers are being blamed for an incident involving a trailer that collapsed on the side of the Mumong-Seria Bypass on April 2. Ronnie Lou Acha Ramoso, the driver of...
View ArticleCharity sale festival comes to a close
| Achong Tanjong | THE Muara Beach Charity Sale Festival 2016, organised by the Kampong Kiulap Village Consultative Council (MPK) in collaboration with Brunei-Muara District Office, came to a...
View ArticleKESAN Catalyst Day acknowledges volunteers’ efforts
| Nuri Sufri | VOLUNTEERS and new participants of Persatuan Kemajuan Insan (KESAN) or Society for Human Development Programmes were acknowledged for their efforts during ‘Catalyst Day’ held...
View ArticleOver 800 run for the kids
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | OVER 800 participants of the ‘Run for the Kids’ charity run crossed the finish line at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas to raise funds for the Centre for...
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