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As a precaution, the Brunei Muara District Land Office at Jalan Pembangunan, Berakas is completely closed starting yesterday.
The closure is for cleaning works and operations will begin at a later date. For applications at the District Land Offices for the Belait, Tutong and Temburong branches, the applications can still be sent to the drop box provided. For more information, visit the Land Department’s Instagram, @Jabatantanah.BN or website www.tanah.gov.BN.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The Public Service Commission is implementing a new recruitment system, the Public Service Commission Recruitment, PSCR 2.0 which will replace the current PSC Recruitment system. This system development project consists of two phases, namely the first phase for Front End users which has been fully completed, while the second phase for the business users is currently in the development stage.
The objective of the newly improved system is to further enhance the job application experience in the civil service to be more effective, efficient and interactive. In this regard, applicants are required to prepare relevant documents and certificates in PDF files to be uploaded into the PSCR 2.0 system which will start operating today, 7th of September, 2021. The qualification certificates and documents currently available in the system can also be re-uploaded into the new system soon. The system is enhanced with interactive and user-friendly features. Guides are accessible through the PSCR 2.0 portal in the “Garis Panduan” section or through PSC.BN official social media accounts namely Instagram, Facebook and Telegram. Online help desks are also available through WhatsApp 7371961 during office hours or Talian Darussalam 123.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
Although the flood situation in several areas in Tutong District is still under control, however the flood water levels continue to be monitored from time to time.
According to the Tutong District Office’s Press Release, the flood water level in several areas in the District yesterday showed signs of a gradual decline. This is due to the river water flow effect from the rural areas colliding with the marine high tide.
The water level at several roads in the Kampung Benutan, Kampung Kuala Ungar and Kampung Rambai areas have decreased compared to the previous day but some of them are still inaccessible by saloon type vehicles.
Several low-lying areas in Kampung Penapar were also inundated but the village’s main road is not affected.
The water pump stations built through the Tutong River Flood Square Improvement Scheme Project – Flood Prevention of Downstream Tutong River have started operating to help reduce the effect of the floods.
Transportation from the Second Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Force, RBAF is also provided at identified locations to facilitate the villagers at the Jalan Kecil area, Kampung Layong who need assistance.
Apart from that, three trucks are also provided at Jalan Rambai-Rompou, Simpang Empat Kampung Panchong-Kuala Ungar and Jalan Kecil Layong.
The assistance is implemented in accordance with the guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs set by the Ministry of Health.
Following the situation, the public, especially the village residents are advised to always be vigilant and take safety measures during floods as well as monitor their children for mutual safety.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The closure of the library following the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the methods of obtaining information and reference sources for students of higher learning institutions to the new normals. With the advancement of technology, most of the required reference sources can now be accessed at your fingertips or online.
The online method is very helpful to students, especially those who study in higher learning institutions to obtain information and reference materials. Most reference sources can be found easily without having to visit the library. The method also indirectly educates students to be more proactive in finding alternatives as well as applying new normals in learning.
On the library aspect, several approaches are taken to ensure that library services can be provided to users even with different methods.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
About 25 percent of the second-wave COVID-19 cases are those aged 18 and below. The Minister of Health stated the matter during a question and answer session with the media.
According to the Minister of Health, the Delta Variants can infect anyone regardless of age including children. Regarding smoking individuals, they face 2 offences, namely not wearing a face mask and smoking in public places. The Minister also explained that the use of gloves is not encouraged. If there is a need to wear them, it is best to change the gloves frequently.
Touching on Civil Servants who work from home, the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and the Second Minister of Finance and Economy explained that some of them have been seconded to the Ministry of Health in terms of logistics, food distribution and so forth.
Source: Radio Television Brunei
The Minister of Health also explained about the types of Antigen Rapid Test, ART test kits, which has been approved for use in Brunei Darussalam.
The Ministry of Health has updated the list with several additional types of Antigen Rapid Test ART test kits of which 9 types of test kits have been approved so far. The updated list is also available at the Ministry of Health’s website. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala preserve and protect Brunei Darussalam and all its people and residents from all calamities, disasters and infectious diseases, especially COVID-19.
Source: Radio Television Brunei