December 26, 2021

Healthy Keto Menu

Healthy diet is gaining ground in Brunei Darussalam. This is evident with the opening of another cafe that serves healthy Keto menu.

Opened in March last year, Olies Café serves healthy keto food which has its own specialties in terms of cooking, nutrients and ingredients used. The menus available at the cafe do not contain MSG; sugar and trans fats. Although the cafe face its own challenges, keto food has its own fans.

Healthy food is not necessarily unpalatable if people know how to cook it well, and can be enjoyed like any other food.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Visitor and Carer Policy for Government Hospitals

The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, the Suri Seri Begawan and the Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam Hospital have updated the Visitor and Carer Policy during the Early Endemic Phase. It aims to protect the safety and well-being of visitors, patients and all hospital staff from the COVID-19 infection at hospital.

The Ministry of Health in its press release stated that visitors are individuals who come not to receive treatment and are allowed to enter the hospital premises. While the conditions for carers who are allowed to enter the hospital premises are as shown.

Visitor and carer must:

* Have Green or Yellow BruHealth Code

* Completed two doses of COVID-19 vaccination

* Present Smart Card

In addition, prior to entering hospital premises, visitors and carers must have Green or Yellow BruHealth app code; completed two doses of COVID-19 vaccination; and present Smart Card or any other types of self-identification. Meanwhile, visitors are not allowed to visit any patient who is not in critical condition and are required to always wear face mask and maintain physical distancing.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Sports Broadcasting Through KLIX MEDIA

Sporting events in Brunei Darussalam have great potential to grow and go further. Hence, 8 local youths are taking this golden opportunity to choose the field of live sports event broadcasting through KLIX MEDIA.

Formed in 2020, KLIX MEDIA broadcasts local sports tournaments, adding value to sports clubs in the country. With advanced technology, the company has managed to conduct live coverage for several local sporting events including the Brunei Futsal League 2021 and the Mindquest Premier Chess League 2021.

With the emergence of this idea, the youths are hoped to take it as an example and continue to take advantage of current technological advances and gain profit that can generate the country’s economy.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Voting and Election of Mukim Lumapas Penghulu

The Voting and Election Ceremony for Penghulu of Mukim Lumapas ended yesterday with a vote counting. The 3-day voting, which was held at Sayydina Umar Al-Khattab Secondary School, Mukim Lumapas, used online method, the E-Undi PMKK, and by drive-thru voting using ballot papers and tablets.

Awang Amran bin Haji Maidin received the most votes of 680 votes. Support and unity at the grassroots level, understanding and consensus with the Village Head and the mukim and kampung community are necessary to develop a mukim. Also present were a Member of the Legislative Council and the Brunei Muara District Officer. Meanwhile, the Voting and Election Ceremony for Penghulu of Mukim Mentiri will be held on 14th January 2022 and 16th January 2022 at the Mukim Mentiri Community Hall, Mentiri National Housing Scheme.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Financial Management: Needs or Wants?

Financial Management is vital to prevent individuals from overspending and not knowing how to assess the needs and wants in spending. However, to what extent the public is aware on the matter?

Every individual has a family expense management plan, however short and long term planning is vital. With us, Haji Shamsul Bin Haji Muhammad, General Manager, Insurans Islam Taib Family Takaful Sdn Bhd, to discuss more about financial management: Needs Or Wants?

What methods can be applied for wise financial management?

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT METHOD

“I will share on three methods. Firstly, is the financial statement. Secondly, we have to prepare a budget. Budgeting is a method that can be used to identify where our source of income comes from and where it is spent. And thirdly, an Emergency Fund, which is savings of 3-6 months of our salary.”

Why every individual should have a short and long term planning in financial management for expenses?

IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING

“It should be known that financial planning is a roadmap that can help a person to achieve their financial goal. This is a systematic plan if there is financial plan. There is a direction, if the goal is to perform the Umrah, then this becomes our direction. This means that we have a motivation to achieve the goal.”

What are the negative effects of not having a plan in financial management?

NEGATIVE EFFECT OF A ‘FREE’ BUDGET

“In financial management, it is important to have financial planning as without it, the budget will be overrun. Apart from that, this is also a cause of ‘budget leakage’ because there is no basis to the things that we should spend on from our income, we tend to spend on what we see.”

When a person has financial problems, it can impacted negatively on household. What is your view on this matter?

EFFECT OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ON MARRIAGE

“Once we have a family, we should look at our responsibility, especially for the husband to give ‘nafkah’ or alimony to the wife and prepare the expenditure for the children. Economic problems can result in domestic violence, when the wife or children needs something but it cannot be fulfilled.”

Can you share if there are cases that cause a person to bear the burden of excessive debt?

BURDEN OF EXCESS DEBT

“There are good and bad debts. A good debt can be beneficial. But a bad debt is one that only fulfils our personal wants. Debts or loans are sometimes incurred due to peer pressure or marketing. Sometimes the things bought are ones that we do not need.”

It is known that the civil servants will soon receive bonus salary payments, what is your recommendation whether to meet needs or wants?

LIMIT SPENDING AND MAKE SAVINGS

“First, we must have a budget. This is for our budget planning. Second, we must have savings. Save at least 10% of our income. After that, list down important items. Look at what should be prioritised.”

Prudent and wise financial management planning, makes it easier for us to manage expenses better.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Two Militants Killed In Gunfight In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Throughout the school holiday, families often do recreational activities to spend quality time together and strengthen family bonds.

Taman Jubli Perak in Belait District is one of the focal points for recreation. Visitors continue to adhere to SOP’s stipulated by the Ministry of Health. Well known for its beach, Taman Jubli Perak is a popular location for family gatherings and activities.

Whereas in Tutong District, the Seri Kenangan beach is one of the prime locations for families to have a picnic. As well as strengthen the sense of love between both parents and children. In the early endemic phase, children are allowed to go out of the house to do leisure activities with parents or guardians who have been fully vaccinated. The safety and health of children remains a priority for parents, and a number of measures are taken such as wearing facemask and maintain distance.

In Temburong District, the RTB crew took a closer look at Batang Duri Recreational Park and Mini Zoo. Visitors were happy because they have the opportunity to do leisure activities and breathe fresh air with family and friends, apart from getting to know all the interesting places and shop in their own country. The public are reminded to always adhere to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health in ensuring the well-being of one-self, families and communities.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Collapsed House

Two houses in Kampung Pandai Besi A, collapsed, but no casualties were reported.

The Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 5:15 in the afternoon, 25th December. The wooden houses with concrete pillars were reported to have collapsed completely. Dayang Fauziah binti Nasir, one of the occupants, shared the moments of the incident.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

‘Bandarku Ceria’

The fourth term school holiday season this year which will end soon continues to be utilised by parents and guardians to bring their children to enjoy various activities. This includes activities at Bandarku Ceria which is held every Sunday. However, the Early Endemic Phase Guidelines for Facilities and Activities for Fitness and Recreation set by the Government continue to be adhered to by the public.

During this Early Endemic Phase, activities such as hiking, walking and running are allowed without the negative ART result. Wearing of face mask is compulsory, however, it can be opened when doing such activities and must be worn immediately after completing the activity. Physical distancing of at least 1 point 5 metres must be obeyed between individuals for general physical activity, except for activities that require short distancing. The public are encouraged to bring their own drinks, and sharing drinks is prohibited.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

December 26, 2021

Munajat Night Ceremony

The virtual Munajat Night Ceremony organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs continued on 25th December night, with the recitation of istighfar, reading of Surah Yasin and doa or supplication to seek protection from the COVID-19.

Joining the ceremony was Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs. Also participating were by Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs; Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abd. Rahman, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy for Fiscal; and a Member of the Legislative Council.

Source: Radio Television Brunei