Growing trend of Ermin-5 abuse: NCB
Brunei Darussalam is seen a growing trend in the misuse of Erimin-5 among youngsters, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said on Tuesday. Erimin-5 or its pharmaceutical name ‘Nimetazepam’ is as a...
View ArticleBrunei hosts the 11th SOMHD Meeting
In an effort to strive for greater health coverage and addressing issues across the region, some 100 senior health officials from the Asean member countries, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are...
View ArticleThai delegation pays working visit to NCB
Nine officials from the Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment (PMNIDAT) in Pattani, Thailand, yesterday made a working visit to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) at Jalan Tungku....
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Thai delegation pays working visit to NCB
| Lyna Mohamad | NINE officials from the Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment (PMNIDAT) in Pattani, Thailand, yesterday made a working visit to the Narcotics Control...
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Brunei iCentre and KAIST to tap into ICT global market
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | PLANS for a Brunei-South Korea partnership in the ICT global market were addressed on Monday, during the afternoon session of the Brunei-Korea ICT Conference at the...
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Brunei hosts the 11th SOMHD Meeting
| Azaraimy HH | IN AN effort to strive for greater health coverage and addressing issues across the region, some 100 senior health officials from the Asean member countries, China, Japan and...
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SCB launches new subsidiary
| Azlan Othman | STANDARD Chartered Bank (SCB) officially launched its investment subsidiary, Standard Chartered Securities (B) Sdn Bhd yesterday in Gadong. Present as guest of honour was...
View ArticleBrunei stock exchange to focus on Muslim investors
Progress is being made on the setting up of the Brunei stock exchange, which will cater to the needs of Muslim investors. Currently authorities are in the process of drafting rules and regulations,...
View ArticleCrown Prince receives outgoing foreign envoys
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Wednesday...
View ArticleNCB arrests 9 people for drug offences
Nine locals, aged between 17 and 50, were recently arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), for suspected involvement in the abuse and trafficking of controlled drugs. The arrests were made in...
View ArticleThis weekend’s regatta postponed
The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the public that the Brunei Darussalam Regatta scheduled to be held this Sunday, August 14, is postponed to August 21. The regatta will be held in the Brunei River...
View ArticleUNISSA signs MoU with KUIN
Since its inception, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) has aimed to increase its recognition and reputation in the Malay Archipelago and at the international level as an international Islamic...
View Article‘Riadah Berbasikal Keputeraan’ set for August 14
The mass cycling event ‘Riadah Berbasikal Keputeraan’ will take centre stage at the heart of the capital in Bandar Seri Begawan on August 14 to commemorate the 70th birthday celebration of His Majesty...
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Brunei can provide platform for growth in Islamic financing
| Hakim Hayat | BRUNEI Darussalam’s strong Islamic values cultivated within its society can provide an excellent platform for the growth of the Islamic finance industry and the country’s...
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MoRA holds briefing for Halal-certified restaurants
| Fizah HAB | THE Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) hosted a briefing yesterday on Halal quality control and the cleanliness of certified restaurants. Around 40 representatives from 21...
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IFABS Brunei Conference opens; Global biz challenges in spotlight
| Hakim Hayat | DELIBERATIONS and presentations on major changes and trends in the global business environment that influence the way corporate financing decisions are made by banking and...
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Exhibition showcases Japanese dolls and culture
| James Kon | A SELECTION of dolls, representing the customs of Japan and the aspirations of its people, is currently on display at the Malay Technology Museum until September 9, after the...
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PRINCE ‘ABDUL MALIK at Afternoon Tea with Singapore PM
HIS Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah yesterday afternoon attended an Afternoon Tea with Lee Hsien...
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Rosy banking outlook can outpace Brunei’s economic challenges
| Hakim Hayat | ASEAN’S regional integration has increased Brunei Darussalam’s opportunity to diversify its economy amid challenges the Sultanate is facing, while the outlook for the banking...
View ArticleCommunity harmony, development through communications revolution
This year’s Knowledge Convention will focus on the role and impact of technological advancements in communications in nation’s development and as a networking facilitator for the society and the...
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