Day: August 14, 2021

 

The Postal Services Department informs that the Seria Post Office will be temporarily closed until a later date to be announced. In this regard, those who wish to renew their vehicle and driving licenses are advised to use the TransportBN mobile app.

 

For any enquiry on parcel collection, contact Customer Care Service at 2380481 or WhatsApp to 8711002 or email ‘cscpost@post.gov.bn’.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

The Public Works Department, Ministry of Development has informed about the closure and change of operation hours for all service counters in the department and its branches temporarily from the 14th August, until a later date.

 

Water and gas bill payment counters and customer care counter are closed. However, payment of water and gas bills can be made via online, ATM and CDM machines for BIBD, Baiduri and Standard Chartered Bank account holders.

 

For the purchase counter or the distribution of tender and quotation documents, it is only open for any business that needs to be done immediately on Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon.

 

The revenue collection counter is also open only for any business that needs to be done immediately on Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9 to 10 in the morning.

 

Any complaints or inquiries can be sent by email to ‘pro@pwd.gov.bn’ or ‘watercustomersvs@egc.gov.bn’ for water bill payment.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Ministry of Development is updating the operation of service counters in the departments and divisions under the Ministry of Development.

 

All service counters in the departments and divisions under the Ministry of Development are temporarily closed until a later date. All service counters will only accept business matters through advance booking. The essential service counters are still operating and only open at stipulated hours.

 

For more information, visit the website ‘www.mod.gov.bn’ or via instagram ‘@modbrunei’.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

In light of the current COVID-19 situation and as per the advice given by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education takes note of the control measures in jointly curbing the spread of COVID-19.

 

The Ministry of Education has received the agreement from the Cambridge Assessment International Education for the date of the Malay and English Languages Brunei Cambridge GCE ‘O’ level Oral Tests scheduled to start on Monday, 16th of August to Wednesday, 15th of September, 2021 to be postponed to Saturday, 2nd October up to 30th of October 2021. Any changes on dates and information regarding the examination will be notified from time to time. Enquiries and further information, can be referred to the Examination Department via email and the telephone numbers listed.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

‘Mengalinga’ is a local mobile application platform for volunteers to participate in events organised by companies, government and non-governmental organisations, NGOs and for organisers to contact volunteers for their events. The app was launched on 7th August in conjunction with the 16th National Youth Day Celebration 2021.

 

With a mission to enrich, empower and engage the community in a responsible and continuous manner, the ”MENGALINGA” Volunteer App was created to facilitate the public to be actively involved in volunteer activities through various means. According to Dr. Muhammad Nuriskandar Bin Mohd Hasnan, Assistant Head Youth Officer, Department of Youth and Sports, it aims to facilitate the public in participating in various programmes and projects provided by various agencies from the government or the private sector as well as non-governmental organisations such as associations, youth movements and so forth.

 

This app is also an attraction for the public to engage in various community activities not only through community work but also cooperation from various sectors.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

Following the information on the introduction of the Digital Quarantine Order in the BruHealth application on 13th August, the Ministry of Health explained that any individuals imposed with a Digital Quarantine Order will receive a Red coloured BruHealth code.

 

The individual is also required to comply with the quarantine order and undergo quarantine in their residence for 14 days. Not all individuals imposed with the Digital Quarantine Order need to undergo a swab test. Only those given a notice order for a separate swab test through the BruHealth application or those receiving a call from the Ministry of Health are required to undergo a swab test according to the date stipulated and those with a Red BruHealth code are not allowed to attend their COVID-19 vaccination appointments at any Vaccination Centres. For any enquiries on changes to the appointment dates, e-mail to askhal@moh.gov.bn. In this regard, the Ministry of Health informs that the ministry is still updating the Digital Quarantine Order. If any individuals are still imposed with the Digital Quarantine Order in their BruHealth application after 12 noon yesterday, this means that the individual is ordered to comply with the quarantine order.

 

For further information, go to ‘www.moh.gov.bn’ or contact the Health Advice Line 148 or through the BruHealth application.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Regarding the photo that went viral on social media of a woman who was seen lying in the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital area, Kuala Belait, the Minister of Health explained that the woman had come for treatment but had to wait a long time until she faced heat exhaustion. However, after being given treatment, the woman is now in good condition and allowed to return home.

 

The Ministry of Health advises the public to:

1. i) Always maintain personal hygiene and wash hands regularly;
2. ii) Wear face masks at all times, especially when indoors or in a crowded place either inside or outside the building;

iii) Obtain two doses of COVID-19 vaccine injection according to the respective booking schedule. At the same time, the Ministry of Health is working to add vaccination slots and places soon to enable more citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam get vaccinated safely;

1. iv) See a doctor and do a SARS-CoV-2 swab test if there are signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, cough, cold, loss of sense of taste or smell and so forth;
2. v) Do not leave the house, including attending the COVID-19 vaccine injection appointment if you have received a quarantine or isolation order. Anyone with a red and purple BruHealth code is not allowed out of the house at all, except for medical treatment. This is contravening the Infectious Diseases Act Chapter 204. Apart from that, do not allow others to enter the house if you are in quarantine or self-isolation; And…
3. vi) Do not leave the house unnecessarily. Stay at home and do work-from-home methods to help the Government curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Perform physical distancing at all times. Guided by and practising zikir, prayers and religious practices that have been issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, as well as adhere to all directives issued by the Government. Insya-Allah, we will all be able to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei