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German ‘blade city’ has edge in straight razor revival
SOLINGEN, Germany (AFP) – A German craftsman forges a small blade in a workshop where sparks are flying, water is gushing and business is good, thanks to a worldwide revival of the straight or...
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Indonesia’s battle to bring healthcare to the masses
JAKARTA (AFP) – When Heni Karmila sought to find a doctor for her ailing mother using Indonesia’s new healthcare system, she faced a nine-hour wait in a line outside a crowded public hospital in...
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TelBru signs MoU with PPB
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | A MEMORANDUM of Understanding (MoU) signing between the Youth Development Centre (PPB) and Telekom Brunei Berhad Sdn Bhd (TelBru) for the Apprenticeship Training Scheme...
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SEAMEO Voctech hosts dinner, appreciation night
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | The SEAMEO Voctech Regional Centre hosted a welcoming dinner and appreciation night in conjunction with its 25th anniversary and the TVET International Conference on...
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DANA orphans receive awards for excellent results
| Rokiah Mahmud | A TOTAL of 13 orphans registered under the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans (DANA) who have achieved excellent results in their public examinations in...
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Curtains on KLIHF raised
| Lyna Mohamad | THE curtains on the four-day Kuala Lumpur International Hijab Fair (KLIHF) was officially raised yesterday by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Hajah Siti Radhiah binti Pengiran...
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BioInnovation Corridor temporarily closed
| James Kon | The BioInnovation Corridor in Kampong Tungku (see photos) will be temporarily closed to visitors effective June 6. According to a statement from the Ministry of Primary Resources...
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| Azlan Othman | The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has cautioned the public against irresponsible individuals who claim to be from the bureau and seek donation to run an anti-drug campaign...
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Road users must remain focussed while driving
| James Kon | Road users must not use mobile phones while driving and should not drive when exhausted as well as under the influence of alcohol because the lack of focus can cause accidents....
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Dialogue held to tackle teen pregnancies
| Nuri Sufri | FOUR per cent out of 7,000 annual births in Brunei Darussalam is attributed to teenage pregnancies and has remained stagnant for the past five years. This was revealed by Prapaporn...
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His Majesty grants audience to United Kingdom Trade Envoy
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, yesterday...
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Brunei can be Islamic finance hub
| Aziz Idris | Brunei has the potential to be a hub of Islamic finance, given the Sultanate’s emphasis on Halal branding, said Mark Garnier, the United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Brunei...
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Taiwan holds first Tiananmen commemoration in parliament
TAIPEI (AFP) – Taiwan held the island’s first ever commemoration in parliament Friday of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown as lawmakers urged the new government to address human rights issues in its...
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Volkswagen unveils new Sportsvan
| Hakim Hayat | VOLKSWAGEN Brunei yesterday unveiled the new Sportsvan, which is the continuation of its product offensive, this time in the compact MPV segment. Complementing its sporty outlook, the...
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MinDef holds religious talk for Ramadhan
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) through the Directorate of Administration and Manpower has organised a pre-Ramadhan talk entitled ‘Tidak Ada Penyesalan di Ramadhanku Kali Ini’ to welcome the holy...
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Baiduri Prestige members briefed on investment capitalisation
BAIDURI Bank yesterday hosted an investment seminar for its Prestige members on diversifying their portfolio with Unit Trusts, held at the Emperor’s Court, Hua Ho Manggis Mall. During the seminar,...
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Fitness Zone takes hat off to She Runs sponsors and supporters
| Fizah HAB | Fitness Zone’s She Runs 2016 Dream Team yesterday paid tribute to the generous sponsors, supporters, partners, volunteers and individuals who played a crucial role in ensuring the success...
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101 children of RBAF personnel awarded
| Nuri Sufri | A total of 101 students from various schools received awards during an annual ceremony organised by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) for their outstanding results, in comparison to...
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BIBD ALAF moves to new building
To further better serve Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD)’s ALAF (Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future) programme, the team has moved to their new office in the capital at the PGGMB...
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Brunei-China JVs to create win-win situation
| Azlan Othman | Setting up joint venture projects in the Sultanate will ensure a win-win situation for Brunei Darussalam and China. The spin-offs created by these projects will benefit the local small...
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