Japanese students get feel of Brunei life
| Fizah HAB | A DELEGATION of 10 Japanese students from Takahama Junior High School is currently in the Sultanate as part of their annual homestay programme. The 14-year-old students arrived on...
View ArticleBIBD BizNet mobile application, QuickPay launched at TechXpo 2018
| Hakim Hayat | BANK Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) recently introduced its latest additions to the BIBD NEXGEN universe – BIBD BizNet mobile application and QuickPay – at the TechXpo 2018,...
View ArticleBruneian participates in KLTowerthon Challenge
| Fauziah Tahir | JULIA from Brunei was among the 3,000 runners who participated in the international sports event organised by Menara Kuala Lumpur (Menara KL), KL Tower International Towerthon...
View ArticleDusun man embraces Islam
| Ishan Ibrahim | A DUSUN man recently embraced Islam during a ceremony at a residence at Kampong Perpindahan Lambak Kanan. The conversion of Muhammad Ar-Rizq Harmie bin Abdullah Mesi, 35,...
View Article97 offences recorded in nationwide roadblock operation
| Izah Azahari | NINETY-SEVEN offences were recorded during a Roadblock Weekend Joint Operation conducted in several locations in all four districts on August 18. In the Brunei-Muara District,...
View ArticlePre-dawn talk recommends proper spending of resources
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | A PRE-DAWN talk titled Memanfaatkan Rezeki (Managing Your Resources Wisely), was held at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital yesterday. Assistant Prisons...
View ArticleRashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque organises 72 times Khatam Al-Quran
| Ishan Ibrahim | CABINET ministers and government officials yesterday attended a 72 times Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Sungai Akar, in...
View ArticleSHAPE community project launched
| Achong Tanjong | DISABILITIES or being a special needs individual should not be a hindrance to one making positive changes or positively influencing their environment. Relaying this message...
View ArticleGive more details for traffic violation complaints
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Land Transport Department (JPD) public WhatsApp service to report irresponsible drivers has been well-received, said Acting Director of the JPD Pengiran Mohamed Amirrizal...
View ArticleBrunei racers shine at mini motor racing tournament in Sabah
| Rokiah Mahmud | SOME five mini motor racers representing Brunei Darussalam competed in the Mini Motor Racing tournament held at Jalan Kimanis Commercial Centre in Papar, Sabah, Malaysia....
View ArticleSingapore minister praises Brunei’s aquaculture industry
| Azaraimy HH & James Kon | SINGAPORE Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Education, Chee Hong Tat praised Brunei’s aquaculture industry during...
View Article40 participate in Informed Community Programme
| Azaraimy HH, Abdul Hakiim Yakof and Rokiah Mahmud | THE Information Department is currently hosting a two-day ‘Informed Community Programme’ for 40 residents and Village Consultative Council...
View ArticleBND87,143 collected for DANA fundraiser
| Fizah HAB | A TOTAL of BND87,143 was collected from the ‘SMS Brunei Prihatin’ fundraiser for the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans (DANA), a collaborative project...
View ArticleTutong police nab theft suspects
| Azaraimy HH | THE Tutong Police Station apprehended two theft suspects on Sunday. Haji Khairul Azhar bin Sallih, 33, and Mohamad Khairul Husaini bin Mohd Sharji, 38, allegedly stole a metal...
View ArticleUK-Brunei ties in excellent shape, says British minister
BRITISH Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mark Field highlighted the depth of the longstanding and close relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and...
View ArticleSurvival of Malay Language depends on public support, says minister
| Wani Roslan | LANGUAGE attains its highest form of development from extensive use as a means of communication, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri...
View ArticleCrown Prince receives in audience outgoing 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 yesterday...
View ArticleSultan receives in audience visiting UK minister
| Azrol Azmi | 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 ArticleDrill tests effectiveness, safety system
| Daniel Lim | MASHHOR General Contractor Sdn Bhd (MGCSB) recently conducted an emergency drill exercise, ‘Operasi Tangkas 3’ at its Lumut Petrol Service Station as part of a continuous...
View ArticleKhatam ceremony fetes 184 students
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | A TOTAL of 184 Year 9 students of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School (SUAMPRIPAD) were feted in a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony, marking...
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