Day: February 27, 2023

The number of road accident cases in Brunei Darussalam still requires the attention and cooperation of all parties involved, including road users. The findings are among those included in the Transport and Infocommunications Statistics Release, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications.

Apart from the Road Safety statistics, the release also shared some other statistics namely Passenger Movement through Brunei International Airport; Passenger Movement via Serasa Terminal Ferry; Renewal of Driving Licence for Senior Citizens Aged 70 and above; and Handling of Registered Items, Small Packets and Packages for Domestic and International.

Based on the information obtained for Total Passenger Movements through the Brunei International Airport since the reopening of the border on 1st August 2022, the passenger movement trend showed an increase of 55 percent until 31st December 2022.

Meanwhile, Passenger Movement via Serasa Terminal Ferry showed an increase since August 2022. For the following month, the number continued to increase by 56 percent. December 2022 recorded the highest number coinciding with the school holiday season with 6,903 passengers exiting and entering the country.

The implementation of the Driving Licence renewal policy for senior citizens aged 70 and above aims to give senior citizens the option to renew their driving license for a period of 1 year, 3 years or 5 years. Meanwhile, applicants aged 86 and above must include a Health Certificate. After the introduction of the policy, there is a decrease for the application period of 1 year.

In 2020, the road accident rate recorded 1,079 cases compared to 2021 with a 1,043 cases. There was a slight increase in 2022 with the addition of 7 accidents. It is different for accident cases involving fatalities which show an increase every year. Thus, cooperation and commitment from the government and private sectors are vital in contributing towards the objective of making the roads in Brunei Darussalam safe for users.

On Handling of Registered Items, Small Packets and Packages for Domestic and International, the statistics release shared that throughout 2022, the total number of registered items, small packets and packages received decreased every quarter. After the borders re-opened, the total of items received showed a decrease of 46 percent until the end of 2022.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

In conjunction with Brunei Darussalam's 39th National Day Celebration, the Brunei History Centre in collaboration with the Brunei History Association, PESEBAR and the National Philatelic Association of Brunei Darussalam organised the 'Bicara Sejarah: 'The Postal History of Brunei 1895 to 1988' programme. With the theme 'Setem Sebagai Sumber Sejarah' or 'Stamps as a Source of History', the programme took place yesterday morning at the Brunei History Centre in the Capital.

Among those present was His Excellency John Virgoe, British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. Mrs. Claire Scott, 'Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London' as a panel member among others shared the history of the postal service in Brunei Darussalam from 1895 to 1988 and also various stamp collections that were used in the country. Such a programme is expected to provide beneficial exposure to the community, especially collectors, enthusiasts, researchers and historians to collect and research the history of the postal service in the country. Also present was the Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

By consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua of the Islamic Religious Council informs that the 1st of Sya'aban 1444 Hijrah fell on Tuesday, the 21st of February 2023 and Nisfu Syaaban will fall on Tuesday evening, 7th March 2023.

The Brunei Darussalam Shari'ah Court in its media release have announced that the sighting of the new moon of Ramadhan 1444 Hijrah will be held on Wednesday, the 29th of Syaaban 1444 Hijrah, corresponding to the 22nd of March 2023 at the DST Tower of the DST Headquarters Building; Tanjung Batu Recreational Park, Kampung Sabun, Muara Town; and Bukit Agok, Jerudong in Brunei Muara District, Bukit Ambog in Tutong District and Bukit Lumut in Belait District.

Source: Radio Television Brunei