Day: June 20, 2022

The acquisition work for the Aerial Photography, Airborne LiDAR Acquisition and Geospatial Mapping of Brunei Darussalam project has begun on 2nd April 2022. The Survey Department, Ministry of Development in its press release informed that the aerial acquisition project is one of the approved projects under the 11th National Development Plan, 11th NDP.

The outcome of the project includes producing aerial images and Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR data of the whole of Brunei Darussalam. The images and data produced will be used to update the map and geospatial information of the country as well for the use of Government and private agencies in national development planning as well as disaster management. The aircraft used for the project is Bell 206 B3 Jet Ranger helicopter, registered in Sabah, Malaysia. The helicopter is scheduled to fly across the country to acquire the latest geospatial information.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Several areas in the Brunei Muara District will experience low water supply or pressure today, the 21st of June 2022. The Public Works Department, Ministry of Development in its press release informed that the disruption which will begin from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon is to allow the installation work of ‘Circuit Breaker’ at Raw Water Pump Station Stage 4 and 5 of Bukit Barun Water Treatment Plant.

The affected areas are Kampung Batong, Kampung Masin, RPN Lugu, Jalan Pasir Berakas, RPN Lambak Kanan, Mukim Lumapas, part of Mukim Pengkalan Batu, Kampung Subok, Kampung Belimbing and the surrounding areas. For clean water supply through tanker, the public can contact Talian Darussalam at 123.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

59 food premises were inspected during the large-scale patrols by the Enforcement Officers of Halal Food Control Division, Syar’iah Affairs Department at Batu Bersurat, Bandar Seri Begawan and the surrounding areas. In the operation, 31 food premises were found not to have applied for Halal Certificate.

The operation also found three premises have used the Islamic Religious Council halal label or logo without permission and 6 premises displayed expired halal certificates. The premises were issued notices and instructed to immediately removed expired Halal Certificates and unauthorized Halal labels. Failure to comply will result in legal action under Section 12 ‘3’ ‘A’ and Section 35 of Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order, 2005 which carries a fine of up to 4 thousand and $8,000 respectively or imprisonment of up to 1 year and 2 years respectively or both. Application to obtain a Halal Certificate or Halal Permit for food businesses operating in the country is mandatory.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Immigration and National Registration Department informed that the old Identity Card system is in transition phase to be upgraded to a new system that will be launched in the near future.

In this regard, the application for the replacement of the Yellow and Purple Identity Card is suspended until a date to be announced later. Identity Cards that have not been renewed and have expired can still be used for certain matters. However, registration is still open to those who have reached the age of 12 for Brunei citizens and Permanent Residents as well as lost or damaged Identity Cards. Registration of new and renewal for Green Identity Card is operating as usual.

For further information, Whatsapp the Department’s headquarters and Temburong Branch at 7299550 or 7299586; Whatsapp the Kuala Belait Branch at 7299597 AND call Tutong Branch at 4221251 during office hours. Any queries can be directed via email to info@immigration.GOV.bn.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Three representatives of the Brunei Darussalam Southeast Asian Literary Council, Mastera left yesterday morning to attend the Mastera Secretariat Meeting 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The delegation was led by Doctor Haji Mohd Ali bin Haji Radin, Head of Literature and Magazine Division, Language and Literature Bureau as Secretary of Mastera and Chief Representative of Mastera Brunei Darussalam. Also joining were two Mastera experts of Brunei Darussalam namely Professor Ampuan Doctor Haji Brahim bin Ampuan Haji Tengah and Doctor Haji Ramlee bin Haji Tinkong from Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The meeting which is scheduled to be held for three days, starting this 21st of June, will discuss on related various activities planned for literature construction and development.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad also offers the Wakaf or Endowment for Al-Quran Service. Such service aimed to ease the country’s intending haj pilgrims who wish to perform endowment.

The service at Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad office in Dallah Taibah Hotel, Medinah Al-Munawarah allows the intending haj pilgrims to choose between the mini or large sized Al-Quran for the wakaf purpose. Such act is the among ways to reap the blessings and favour of Allah the Almighty.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The country is currently at Southwest Monsoon, where Southwest wind gusts are expected to be more dominant and atmospheric conditions are usually relatively stable. The active weather conditions for the past few days are due to the influence of the La Nina Phenomenon in the region which causes changes in wind flow to blow from several directions, and humid atmospheric conditions cause the formation of active rain clouds.

According to Dayang Nurulinani Binti Haji Jahari, Acting Chief Meteorological Officer, uncertain whether condition is expected to continue until this weekend with rain or thunderstorms occurring occasionally, especially at night until early in the morning. Rain or thunderstorms are expected to be occasionally heavy and windy with wind speeds that can increase up to 40 kilometres per hour. Sea conditions are generally wavy at slight levels, below point 6 metre.

Members of the public are advised to take early precautionary measures in the event of active weather that are predicted to occur. The latest weather information, advice and warnings can be obtained through the Brunei WX mobile application or contact the weather forecasters on duty at the Weather Forecast Centre, via the Weather Line 114, or visit the website at www.met.gov.bn or via Facebook pages @bruneiweather and Instagram @bruneiweather.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

In education, teachers, educators, tutors or Muallim as human resources are the heart or main leaders in any education system. They are the main pillars towards achieving the vision and mission of a country’s education system.

Speaking during the Opening of Induction Programme for new teacher’s yesterday morning, Awang Aliuddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Core Education at the Ministry of Education explained that the Ministry of Education emphasised and gave priority to the Capacity Building Programme, specifically to the current human resources. The 3-day programme is filled with several briefings delivered by heads of departments in the Ministry of Education and sharing sessions by associations. Organised by the Ministry of Education through the Department of Educators Management, the programme takes place at the Civil Service Institute in Kampung Rimba.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The politeness and excellent service by the Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrims Management Office for Medical were among the comments made by the country’s intending haj pilgrims after conducting health examination at the temporary clinic in Dallah Taibah Hotel, Madinah Al-Munawarah.

The well-being and health of the country’s intending Haj pilgrims is a priority for the officers of the Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrims Management Office for Medical, particularly in providing various medical services during their stay in the holy city. The intending haj pilgrims extended their gratitude to the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for providing such services.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Doctor Justin Wong, Public Health Consultant explained in brief the latest information on monkeypox detected in 36 countries.

Doctor Justin Wong among others touched on the main symptoms of the disease such as rashes, fever and swelling of lymph nodes. Transmission of infection is through direct physical contact. Most of these cases were found to be spread through sexual and intimate contact. He further explained that overall the current risk to the public remains low but it is higher in certain population groups especially sexually active individuals with multiple partners. However, there is a risk of infection spreading in the community.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, UNISSA held a Ministerial Talk for the 32nd Executive Development Programme for Middle Management Officers, EDPMMO at the university.

The programme was delivered by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy. Such presentation aimed to share latest information on economic issues and its challenges in Brunei Darussalam. Also in attendance was Doctor Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Rector of UNISSA.

Source: Radio Television Brunei