Day: May 22, 2022

Posted on

Aidilfitri Open House Celebration

 

Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah binti His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah graced the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Open House Celebration organised by IMPIAN project in collaboration with the Zahara Charity Foundation. The celebration was held on 21st May, at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.

 

Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was greeted by Dayang Lailatul Zubaidah binti Hussain, Founder of IMPIAN Project and Dayang Norjinah binti Mahmud, Founder of Zahara Charity Foundation as Co-Chairpersons of the event. Over 65 families comprising Members with Special Needs attended the event. The event is also supported by the Australian High Commission; High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and The British High Commission in Brunei Darussalam as well as Progresif Sendirian Berhad; Juta Jaya Sendirian Berhad; Hitune; LZ Hussain & Company and City Neon Sendirian Berhad.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Posted on

Non-Oil and Gas Sector Increase in 2021

The Non-Oil & Gas Sector which contributed 51.2 percent to the total gross value added (GVA) recorded an increase of 2.0 percent meanwhile the Oil & Gas Sector which contributed 48.8 percent decreased by 4.8 percent. The decline of the Oil and Gas Sector has caused the country’s economy to grow at a negative rate in 2021 by 1.6 percent.

 

The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy, in its media release stated that in 2021, the decline in the Oil and Gas Sector was due to lower production of crude oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas, LNG. Meanwhile, the increase in the Non-Oil and Gas Sector was driven by the rise in Subsectors such as Wholesale and Retail Trade, Non-Oil and Gas Manufacturing, and Business Services.

 

In the fourth quarter of 2021, Brunei Darussalam’s GDP growth rate declined by 1.4 percent year on year due to a decrease in the Oil and Gas Sector by 4.1 percent. Meanwhile, the Non-Oil and Gas Sector recorded an increase of 1.4 percent. Brunei Darussalam’s GDP at current prices in the fourth quarter in 2021 was valued at 5.2 billion compared to 4.1 billion in the fourth quarter in 2020.  The reduction in crude oil and natural gas production was due to shutdown turnaround activities. Meanwhile, the decline in LNG production was due to limited gas supply and maintenance activities at one of the LNG plant facilities.

 

The Non-Oil & Gas Sector continued to show positive developments despite the country facing the second wave of COVID-19. Finance, Air Transport and Non-Oil and Gas Manufacturing were among the subsectors that showed improvement in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Sector has also continued to show encouraging performance since the second quarter in 2020. In the fourth Quarter 2021, this sector has increased by 6.1 percent. However, this sector’s contribution to gross value added, GVA is still at a low level of only 1.1 percent.

 

By expenditure approach, a decline in GDP growth in the fourth Quarter 2021 was mainly due to a decrease in the domestic demand by 6 percent.  However, this growth was moderated by an increase in the Exports of Goods and Services by 17.2 percent year-on-year, mainly driven by exports of mineral fuels. The Government Final Consumption Expenditure and the Household Final Consumption Expenditure also recorded increases of 6.5 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.

 

The GDP full report is available from DEPS’s website at ‘www.deps.gov.bn’.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Posted on

Voting & Selection for Village Head Candidate

The Village Head Voting and Selection Ceremony for Mukim Gadong ‘B’ was held yesterday morning at the Menglait Secondary School Compound in Gadong. A Village Head plays a role in holding discussions and meetings with the Village Consultative Council as well as the village residents for the development and well-being of the village residents and the country in general.

 

Earlier, Awang Misle bin Haji Abd Karim, Brunei Muara District Officer in his speech said that a village head must establish and maintain understanding, solidarity and harmony in community life. The candidate qualified to fill the post was Awang Haji Othman bin Haji Patra.

 

A similar ceremony was also held for Kampung Sungai Tilong, Mukim Berakas ‘B’. Present was Awang Rosdin bin Haji Abdul Aziz, Acting Brunei Muara Assistant District Officer. The sole candidate qualified to fill the post is Pengiran Haji Ruzaini bin Pengiran Haji Shahbuddin. The function was held at Kampung Sungai Hancing Mosque. The result of the voting will be submitted to the Penghulu Mukim and Village Head Employment, Disciplinary and Procedures Board, Ministry of Home Affairs for further processing.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Posted on

Sayembara International Malay Poetry Declamation Competition

 

Awang Shamsul bin Haji Ahmad from Brunei Darussalam was announced as the winner of the Sayembara International Malay Poetry Declamation Competition 2022.

 

With the poetry titled ‘Citra Bangsa Bahasa Baharu’ by Jasni Matlani, Awang Shamsul brought home $3,000 Malaysian Ringgit along with trophy and certificate. The competition, held in conjunction with the International Malay Language Internationalization Symposium 2022, took place at the Balai Seminar, Wisma Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Posted on

Aidilfitri Celebration in New Normal

 

The updating of the Early Endemic Phase guidelines under the National COVID-19 Recovery Plan Framework, provides an opportunity for all citizens and residents of the country to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in the new normal both in private homes and halls. As the month of Syawal is coming to an end, the Hari Raya celebration is still being celebrated by gathering family members and relatives by choosing to hold ceremonies in the halls for the convenience of the guests.

 

Like other public events, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in the halls still maintains a maximum limit of 300 people. ART Self-Testing becomes a routine that needs to be done before visiting these events to maintain mutual well-being, apart from adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures and health protocols.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Posted on

Gambling Activity

A 49-year-old foreign woman is being investigated under Section 4(D) of the Common Gambling Houses Act Chapter 28, for allegedly being involved in a 4-Digit lottery gambling activity in Kampung Lamunin, Tutong District.

 

The operation conducted by personnel of the Tutong Police District Headquarters, raided a tailoring shop believed to carry out the betting collection. Several evidence including mobile phones, pieces of paper and cash, along with the suspect, were brought to the Tutong Police Station for further investigation.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Posted on

Roadblock Operations

Roadblock operations were carried out simultaneously last night at 6 separate locations, involving officers and personnel from 6 Police Stations in Brunei Muara District.

 

During the operations, 14 compounds were issued for various offences. The operation aimed to improve crime prevention measures, safety and well-being of the public as well as reduce the rate of accidents, especially during the festive season.

 

In Belait District, the ‘Operasi Sepadu’ was carried out by personnel of the Belait Police District with the Investigation and Traffic Control Department, the Royal Brunei Police Force and the Narcotics Control Bureau. During the operations in 2 areas, 25 compounds were issued for various offences.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Proudly powered by WordPress