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Nearly 1.5 million people begin annual Haj
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – From Asia, Africa and points in between, nearly 1.5 million Muslims launched the annual Haj pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest sites Saturday, undeterred by a stampede last year...
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Asean leaders not to chime in S China Sea disputes
BEIJING (Xinhua) – China has scored a “diplomatic victory” at the just-concluded East Asian leaders’ meetings as Asean leaders decided not to chime in with Washington and Tokyo over the South China Sea...
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Controversial wall aims to secure Calais port
LILLE, France (AFP) – With the fences not enough to stop them, a wall is coming up in northern France blocking access to the port of Calais for migrants trying to clandestinely cross the Channel to...
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BEDB signs MoU on green car research & development
| Aziz Idris in Nanning, China | A SIGNING ceremony between the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and Shenglong New Energy Automobile Co Ltd (China) was held yesterday on the sidelines...
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Colourful start for 13th China-Asean Expo
| Aziz Idris in Nanning, China | LEADERS from China and Asean member states officially launched the 13th instalment of the China-Asean Expo (CAEXPO) and the China-Asean Business and...
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Brunei bikers have roaring good time
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE roar of motorcycles echoed near the Modesto Bistro & Grill as bikers from various associations arrived to attend the restaurant’s ‘Brunei Biker’s Night’ event. The...
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Locally-developed app to expand internationally
| Hakim Hayat | AFTER gaining very encouraging response since its launch here, locally-developed web application Weekend Warriors is ready to expand internationally next year, setting its...
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Pakistan Culture, Tourism and Food Festival ends on high note
| Ishan Ibrahim | PAKISTAN Acting High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ahmed Ali Sirohey led the closing ceremony of the Pakistan Culture, Tourism and Food Festival at the Theatre Room of...
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Brunei Muslims mark World Quran Hour
| Azaraimy HH | THE Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque ‘Ibadurrahman’ Youth Group yesterday organised a mass recitation of the Al-Quran, joining millions of other Muslims around the world in celebrating...
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Nature Alert Camp participants receive certificates
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | FORTY-ONE youths were yesterday celebrated at the closing ceremony for the 3D/2N Nature Alert Camp at MPK Katimahar Agri Park. Present as the guest of honour to...
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Curtains raised at BIBD Home Showcase
| Danial Norjidi | THE ninth edition of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD)’s Home Showcase officially kicked off yesterday. The showcase was launched at its Kiulap branch, in an opening...
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Takbir Hari Raya Aidiladha echoes from mosques and suraus across Brunei
| Azaraimy HH | THE Takbir Hari Raya Aidiladha reverberated across mosques and suraus across the country last night with the focus at Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, heralding the start of Hari...
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Beware of influences that might erode faith
| Hakim Hayat | 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...
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Serikandi Group of Companies hands out sacrificial meat
| Faza Suraj | EIGHT hundred containers of Korban meat were distributed yesterday at an Aidiladha open house hosted by Serikandi Group of Companies. The day-long event was held at the...
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Sacrificial meat distribution in Kampong Pelambayan
| Hakim Hayat | RESIDENTS of Kampong Pelambayan in Mukim Kota Batu yesterday marked Hari Raya Aidiladha with a sacrificial event held the home of its Village Head, Haji Hanipah bin Begawan...
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200 Belait families receive Korban meat
| Faza Suraj | TWO hundred underprivileged families in the Belait District yesterday received containers of sacrificial meat from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin...
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Kg Panchor Murai holds Ibadah Korban and Aqiqah
| Azaraimy HH | IN CONJUNCTION with Hari Raya Aidiladha, members of the Kampong Panchor Murai Village Consultative Council yesterday held an Ibadah Korban and Aqiqah. The event took place...
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Tutong holds Korban ceremonies
| Azaraimy HH | SOME 699 underprivileged individuals in the Tutong District yesterday received Korban meat from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum...
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Korban meat for Temburong residents
A CEREMONY was yesterday held at the Pekan Bangar Community Hall Complex to allow for the distribution of Korban meat from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum...
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Over 6,000 receive korban meat in Brunei-Muara
| Fizah HAB | THE Brunei-Muara District Office yesterday handed out Korban (sacrificial) meat to over 6,000 people from 17 Mukims in the Brunei-Muara District. Held at the Muhibbah Hall at...
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