Day: October 17, 2021

Installation works of Variable Message Signs and Variable Speed Limit Signs is currently ongoing at the Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge for a month. The installation work began on the 16th of October, from 8:30 at night to 6 in the morning.

The Public Works Department, Ministry of Development advised the road users to always be careful when passing through the bridge as well as comply with traffic signs and drive within the speed limit.

Complaints can be directed to Talian Darussalam 123 or Livechat Talian Darussalam 833 3123 or e-mail: ‘pro@pwd.gov.bn’.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

A video footage went viral on social media showing an individual inside a business premise and not wearing a face mask properly. The incident happened on the 14th of October at 10 in the morning at Pandan Empat, Jalan Jaya Negara, Kuala Belait. The senior citizen was initially reminded to wear a face mask by a shop assistant, which he ignored, prompting the shop assistant to contact the COVID-19 report hotline.

Police personnel from the Kuala Belait Police Station brought the man to the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital for COVID-19 swab test prior to further investigation. The 60-year-old man was release on police bail to allow information and evidence gathering before to be brought to the court. He was issued a compound fine for an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act 204.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

16 violations were issued with compound fines during ‘Operasi Pulih’ conducted on the 16th of October 2021 from 8 last night to 4 in the morning.

13 offences recorded in Brunei Muara District; 2 in Belait District and one offence in Tutong District. Citizens and residents must work together in curbing COVID-19 in the country and assist the government in implementing various initiatives in phases to bring the country out of this pandemic.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected business and economy activities. How does local businesses and entrepreneurs face challenges from the pandemic?

Local businesses need to find alternative methods to ensure their business continuity. To discuss this issue, we bring you Doctor Muhammad Zaki bin Haji Zaini, lecturer from the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, UNISSA and Rabiatul Adawiyah@Siti Hawa Binti Osman Zaini, Manager of Littlemissruby.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

A fire ravaged four houses in Kampong Burong Pingai Ayer, 16th October night. Taking a closer look at the site were Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Home Affairs; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Yang Berhormat Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

The observation was carried out to hear information on the latest status and actions taken by government agencies in assisting the affected residents towards maintaining their well-being and safety. Also visited was Sungai Kebun Sports Complex, the temporary settlement for the affected villagers. Following the incident, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports through the Department of Community Development, JAPEM has provided assistance in the form of food rations and some daily necessities to the affected families.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Brunei Darussalam’s aspirations towards achieving sustainable transportation through three main components, first – Progressive enhancement of road safety, second – Re-strategize current national public transport system and thirdly – making Brunei Darussalam a smart nation and smart city by leveraging on innovation, research and development. The Minister of Transport and Infocommunications shared the statement at the 2nd United Nations Global Sustainable Transport conference via video conferencing held from 14th to 16th of October 2021. During the Ministers’ Forum titled ‘Sustainable transport, poverty, eradication and economic recovery – direct exchange of views and sharing of national experiences’, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul  Mutalib bin Pehin Orang Kaya  Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Mohammad Yusof expressed that through transport management, it will allow further understanding and insight into emerging trends and patterns that serve as a major input towards the formulation of Brunei Darussalam’s national transport policies. Among the national transport policies being currently addressed include initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and promoting the use of multimodal transportation.

Yang Berhormat Minister also expressed that the Conference came at the right time for participating member countries to share their experiences as well as exchanging thoughts and ideas in addressing issues and challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the transportation system, logistics, supply chain and economies in unprecedented ways. With the theme ‘Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development’, the 2nd United Nations Global Sustainable Transport was officiated by His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China and His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations. Presiding the Conference was His Excellency Li Xiaopeng, Minister of Transport of the People’s Republic of China. The Conference discussed key issues within six thematic sessions. During the Closing Ceremony, the Beijing Statement of the 2nd United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference was announced, which outlines the importance and way forward towards sustainable and transport transformation.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Dikir Syarafil Anam Closing Ceremony in conjunction with Maulud Nabi Muhammad Shallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam for 1443H/2021, will be held on 18 October 2021 at 8:15 at night through Radio Television Brunei at RTB Aneka television channel, Nasional FM, Nur Islam FM AND Harmoni FM radio networks as well as RTBGo online.

Members of the public are welcomed to watch or listen to the live broadcast and together recite zikir and Selawat in praise of the Great Prophet Muhammad Shallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

In the media conference, the Minister of Health shared that since the commencement of the Home Isolation Policy for COVID-19 patients on the 8th of October 2021, 507 patients in Category 1 and Category 2a are currently undergoing their self-isolation at homes.

The Ministry of Health reminded all patients to comply with the directives of the self-isolation at home and provide cooperation to the Ministry of Health when contacted. Monitoring of patients such as through telephone calls are made by the Ministry of Health to ensure that patients are in good condition and the symptoms of their infection do not worsen. Permission to undergo self-isolation at home will be revoked for anyone found not cooperating during the monitoring and they will be taken to isolation centres.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Brunei Darussalam will hold the National Level Maulidur Rasul Celebration for 1443 Hijrah on Tuesday, 19th of October 2021.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and supported by Radio Television Brunei will broadcast the National Level Maulidur Rasul Celebration for 1443 Hijrah on RTB Perdana, RTB Aneka and RTB Sukmaindera as well as all RTB radio networks and RTBGo on the 19th of October 2021 from 12:30 in the afternoon. Carrying the theme ‘Rasulullah Kekasih Allah, Kekasihku Dunia Akhirat,’ activities include the reading of Al-Qur’an, Dikir Marhaban, recitation of Selawat, Poetry Declamation and a special talk.

Source: Radio Television Brunei