ACPA sees increase in project submissions
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE Civil Service Excellence Award (ACPA) saw an increase in the number of submissions this year where a total of 41 projects were submitted for the awards – 22 project...
View ArticleCivil servants urged to focus on society, investors
| Azlan Othman | 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...
View ArticleTerima Kasih Cikgu golf meet under way
| Khairil Hassan | PEHIN Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister of Education; Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang...
View ArticleBrunei thrill in defeat, suffer painful exit
| Fadhil Yunus | BRUNEI Darussalam showed their competitive side but ultimately ended the qualification round of the AFF Suzuki Cup in a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Laos at the RSN Stadium last...
View ArticleHanding over of national flag to Brunei’s 43rd SSEAYP contingent
| Lyna Mohamad | THE handing over of the national flag to the Brunei Darussalam contingent of the 43rd Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) took place yesterday at...
View ArticleHearing issues require better attention
| Hakim Hayat | THERE remains a lack of awareness in the society here on hearing impairment and loss, thus more coordinated and sustained efforts need to be initiated to raise understanding...
View ArticleMotorists reminded to stick their road taxes the right way
THE Land Transport Department (JPD) has reminded the public especially vehicle owners registered in Brunei Darussalam that it is an offence if they do not stick the road tax (or vehicle licence) in the...
View ArticleBASMIDA to hold anti-drugs seminar
| Azlan Othman | “WE WANT the Sultanate to be drug-free and we have zero tolerance to drugs,” said President of the National Anti-Drug Association (BASMIDA), Datin Hajah Masni binti Haji Mohd...
View Article$50K donated to 8 Chinese schools as part of family tradition
| James Kon | FOR the past 20 years, the family of the late Pehin Datu Temenggong Dato Seri Paduka Lim Teck Hoo has been carrying out the inherited tradition of contributing to Chinese schools...
View ArticleColourful end to Brunei-Indonesia naval drill
| Achong Tanjong | A RECEPTION in conjunction with the 17th joint naval exercise codenamed ‘Helang Laut’ between navies of Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia was held on Friday night onboard the...
View ArticleWorld of Korean culture under one roof
| Aziz Idris | THE much-anticipated Korean Festival was successfully launched last night at Times Square Shopping Centre, offering the public with manifold facets of flavours of the Korean...
View ArticleBurger King opens 6th outlet, provides healthy diet selections
| Aziz Idris | BURGER King Brunei was recently named as the ‘Healthier Choice Initiative Partner’ by the Health Promotion Centre, which reflects the popular eatery’s commitment towards...
View ArticleThe Coffee Bean Brunei treats lucky winners to meet-and-greet session
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THREE lucky customers of The Coffee Bean Brunei were thrilled after they were treated to an up-close and personal meet-and-greet session with members of the K-Tigers...
View ArticleMaking a name with community-based ecotourism projects
| Danial Norjidi | A LOCAL social enterprise is making a name for itself through its community-based ecotourism projects. Borneo Guide was founded by Leslie Chiang Jin Kiong, Managing...
View ArticleYear 6 students start PSR Examination
| Lyna Mohamad | AFTER months of preparation, Year 6 students in the country began sitting for their Primary School Assessment (PSR) Examination yesterday. Prior to the start of the...
View ArticleOver 200 participate in cleaning campaign
| Achong Tanjong | MORE than 200 people comprising members of the public and from various government agencies yesterday took part in a massive cleaning campaign titled ‘Cleanliness...
View ArticleSyariah Courts holds appreciation ceremony
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE Syariah Courts of the State Judiciary Department under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) held an appreciation ceremony for the former permanent panel judge of the...
View ArticleUNISSA graduates celebrate their special degrees
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE 6th Hafl Al-Takharruj (convocation ceremony) of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) yesterday saw individuals from different backgrounds of life celebrating the...
View ArticleComing together for charity
| Izah Azahari | THE strains of orchestral music filled the Jerudong International School’s (JIS) Arts Centre last night, with the 22nd edition of the much-anticipated Toyota Classics 2016,...
View ArticleDay of celebration for 219 UNISSA graduates
| Wani Roslan | IT was a day to remember for 219 graduates of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) yesterday as they received their certificates from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal...
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