Brunei News Gazette

Day: September 16, 2023

Purdue researcher awarded $1.3 million for malaria drug trials in Southeast Asia and Africa

Philip Low looks to validate previous trial results and test whether the number of days of an anti-malaria drug therapy can be reduced WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Purdue researcher is taking a giant leap forward in the fight against drug-resistant strains of malaria in developing countries. Open Philanthropy has awarded […]

Handover of Financial Aid

To alleviate the burden of disaster victims, the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam provided financial aid.The donations to 5 heads of families were presented by Dayang Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari, Pe…

Certificate of Appreciation Presentation

39 members of the Kampung Bengkurong Mosque takmir committee for the 2021 to 2022 session received Certificates of Appreciation, 15th September night. The ceremony coincided with the presentation of Appointment Letters to 43 new Takmir Committee membe…

Bestowal of Sultan’s Scholar Scholarships

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam bestowed the Sultan’s Scholar Scholarship for the 2023/2024 Study Se…

His Royal Highness Audience Ceremony

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, received in audience newly appointed Brunei Darussalam Envoys a…

Dikir Maulud Opening Ceremony

The Dikir Maulud resounded at mosques, surau and religious halls nationwide last night. The Dikir Maulud ceremony will be held for 12 consecutive nights in conjunction with the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad Sallalahu ‘Alaihi Wassalam on the…

International Coastal Clean-Up Campaign 2023

Efforts to raise public awareness to reduce waste thrown into the sea, especially plastic waste, continue to expand with the Cleaning Campaign at Pantai Danau, Tutong District, 16th September morning. Over 700 kilogrammes of trash were collected durin…

Opening of Dikir Maulud Ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Office

The Prime Minister’s Office and the departments under it held a similar ceremony at Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital, 16th September evening.Present was Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang H…

Beach Cleaning Campaign

Over 200 volunteers participated in the beach cleaning campaign held on 16th September morning, at Jerudong Beach. Organized by Brunei Gas Carriers, BGC in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam, MPABD, the event was h…

Excellent Award Presentation

150 recipients received awards at the Universiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB Excellent Awards Ceremony 2023. Held in conjunction with the UTB Convocation Ceremony, it took place on 16th September morning, at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre…

10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting

Brunei Darussalam’s experiences and practices in strengthening youth engagement as well as empowering young people and mainstreaming youth voices at the national level was shared during the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting. Themed ‘Aiming Hi…

Scholarship Agreement Signing Ceremony

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah held an Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan’s Scholar Scholarship for 2023/2024 study session. The ceremony was held on 16th September afternoon, at Dewan An-Naura, Yayasa…