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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that affected international travel, the cooperation between Brunei and China continued as both countries embarked into the new normal, with activities organised via online platforms. A virtual training programme was held in November last year for Brunei’s local tour guides as well as tourism professionals to further improve their Chinese … Read more
A major fault to the South-East Asia Japan Cable, SJC occurred on the 24th of December 2021 has resulted in intermittent interruption of services for internet, data, IDD international and roaming in the country. The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam, AITI and Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd, UNN in its press … Read more
Following the spread of information on social media pertaining to a query on the validation of the short message service, SMS received from the Contact Tracing Division, seeking personal information such as Name, IC Number, Telephone Number, BruHIMS Number and Full Address; the Ministry of Health would like to confirm that the SMS is … Read more
A Bangladeshi citizen was sentenced to a $56,000 compound fine or 15 months imprisonment in default for being in possession of contraband. Mamun Hossain, a 40 year old man was found guilty of possessing 69 cartons and 10 packets of cigarettes of various brands. The arrest was made on the 8th of December at … Read more
The Second Series of the Virtual Quiz Competition organised by the Brunei History Centre through the Library and Learning Division continued yesterday morning. It was held in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival 2021 and Day of Action. 16 participants aged 9 to 15 joined the competition. It was an annual activity held … Read more
The virtual Comic Discussion with cartoonists was among the events for the Brunei December Festival 2021. It aimed to gather youth comic enthusiasts to brainstorm and exchange views to be more creative in producing comics in Brunei Darussalam. According to Dayang Hurul-Ain Nukhbah Binti Rabaha, Language Officer, Language and Literature Bureau, the Comic … Read more
The government’s role and the Whole of Nation approach are to provide platforms and support to channel the contribution of youths for society. However it is up to them to fully capitalise the platforms in order to achieve what they aspire, to be involved and to continuously improve themselves. The matter was stated by Yang … Read more
The Price Control Act (Amendment) Order, 2021 which is effective from the 23rd of November 2021 aimed to further strengthen the legal framework of the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 in the country. The enforcement of the Price Control Act has been approved by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. … Read more
11 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday, bringing the total COVID-19 cases to 15,458. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health stated the matter at a media conference on the latest COVID-19 situation held at Dewan Al ‘Afiah, Ministry of Health. Of the total, 10 … Read more
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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, nutri…
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, pati…