Day: December 15, 2021

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam yesterday morning held a virtual cooking demonstration which is one of the activities in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival 2021.  The activity was organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

 

Joining the cooking demonstration was Her Excellency Jeanette Adele Stovel, the High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam. As people are encouraged to stay at home, Radisson Hotel has found a way to engage with social-distancing participants through the virtual cooking demonstration with Mary Grace, Radisson Hotel’s Pastry Chef. Participants were guided and provided with helpful tips on how to make an iconic Canadian confection.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

Brunei Darussalam is currently in the Northeast Monsoon Season, with the country experiencing unsettled weather conditions with occasional heavy showers or thundershowers expected especially during the evening to early morning.

 

As of 8.50 in the morning yesterday, Typhoon ‘Rai’ has been observed over the Western Pacific Ocean at approximately 2 thousand 47 kilometres away from the country. Typhoon ‘Rai’ is expected to continue moving northwest-wards, towards the South China Sea. At the same time, a low pressure system has been observed over the Southern part of South China Sea.

 

Typhoon ‘Rai’ is expected to indirectly influence the country’s weather situation starting from the 16th until 20th of December 2021, causing active weather conditions with occasional gusty and heavy showers especially at sea and the coastal areas. Wind gusts are expected to increase up to 50 kilometres per hour with sea state reaching to Rough condition up to 2.5 metres.  However, the low pressure system over the Southern part of South China Sea is expected to NOT affect our country’s weather condition. The latest weather information can contact Weather Line 114, or visit www.met.gov.bn or follow Facebook and Instagram @bruneiweather.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

The Ministry of Health continues to receive contributions from various parties in together tackling and curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

 

Recently, the Ministry of Health received donations from Yesfull Care Center and private individuals. The public wishing to make any contribution can contact the MOH’s Emergency Operation Center at 7295712 during working hours only.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The ‘Operasi Peralihan’ continued to be carried out by law enforcement agencies last night, led by the Royal Brunei Police Force.

 

During the ‘Operasi Peralihan’ carried out from 10 last night until 4 this morning, 9 violations of the directive nationwide were issued with compound fines. Citizens and residents are advised to continue to comply with the COVID-19 guidelines and standard operating procedures SOP’s set by the government, in line with the extension of control measures under ‘Operasi Peralihan’ until the 14th of January 2022.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Following the start of the Early Endemic Phase for Brunei Darussalam, all Mosques, Suraus and Religious Halls throughout the country late this afternoon held Sunnat Hajjat Prayers and reading of Surah Yassin as well as supplications to Allah Subahanahu Wataala so that citizens, residents and the country will be safe and protected from disasters as well as all kinds of diseases especially the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

At the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital, the ceremony began with the mass fardu Maghrib prayer, led by Awang Haji Hamdini bin Garip, Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Affairs Officer who then led the Sunnat Hajat Prayer and reading of Surah Yaasin. Present was Awang Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri, Acting Director of Mosque Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Early Endemic Phase under the National COVID-19 Recovery Plan Framework commenced yesterday. As citizens and residents in the country, we must always work together and be vigilant in complying with the policies, laws and guidelines set to jointly control the COVID-19 pandemic and familiarize ourselves with the new normal. A willingness to carry on with life during an endemic needs to be faced with patience to enable the country to continue to recover and get out of a pandemic situation.

 

Guidelines for the Early Endemic Phase for a month have been announced with stakeholders making logistical preparations prior to the beginning of the prescribed recoveries, in particular to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs and guidelines agreed by the COVID-19 Steering Committee. The implementation of the Early Endemic Phase is by adhering to the teachings of Islam apart from efforts and wholeheartedly belief which is the key to the country’s success in achieving what is desired.

 

Meanwhile, during the endemic phase, the movement restrictions implemented during the ‘Operasi Peralihan’ which is the directive to stay at home from 10 at night to 4 in the morning is extended until the 14th of January 2022. The public is reminded not to be complacent and must continue implementing physical distancing, ensuring capacity limits are adhered to, wearing face masks, maintain hygiene, and use the BruHealth app on a mandatory basis. The use of the ART kit is encouraged before entering premises.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The ‘SMS Brunei Prihatin’ for the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans or DANA is to enhance the sense of caring among the community to orphans. The project is one of DANA’s efforts in diversifying ways or mechanisms that are easy for the public to give contributions to orphans in the country. The Launching Ceremony for ‘SMS Brunei Prihatin’ for the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for 2021 to 2022 and the Presentation of DANA Contributions to orphans for the purchase of school necessities for the 2022 school session was held yesterday morning. The project will run for 6 months starting today until the 15th of June 2022. People who wish to donate via ‘SMS Brunei Prihatin’ can donate either 100, 50, 20, 15, 10 or 1 Dollar.

 

The launch was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof, Second Minister of Defence as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans.

 

This year, 3,661 orphans nationwide registered with the DANA Secretariat, will receive the coupon contributions. The coupons were presented by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health as member of the DANA Board of Trustees to the District Officers who will then hand the coupons over to the orphans through the village heads.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Bandar Seri Begawan Youth Centre’s Transformation Youth Community Club, KKBT in collaboration with the Youth Movement of Tutong Youth Centre, IMPAK, last night held the Munajat Kasih Belia ceremony virtually. The function aimed to seek blessings for the smooth running as well as protection in the implementation of the COVID-19 Early Endemic Phase in the country.

 

Joining the function were Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs 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 function included the reading of Surah Yassin, Ratib Al-Attas, recitation of Zikir and Selawat.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei