GENEVA — During the 56th session of the Human Rights Council on Friday, the UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, strongly criticized the global community for not fulfilling its commitment to gender equality, highlighting the continuous threat of econom…
TUTONG DISTRICT — A distinguished local author has been awarded the prestigious Southeast Asia Write Award in a ceremony that highlights his significant contributions to literature.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Dr. Chong Ah Fok’s extensive …
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — A comprehensive inspection operation, known as ‘Operasi Bersepadu,’ was carried out on June 26, targeting five business premises in the Brunei Muara District, resulting in fines and warnings issued to several businesses for non-c…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) recently concluded the National Robotic Competition, a feature event of the 5th annual Robotic Coding Conquest (RCC).
According to Radio Television Brunei, this year’s competition, held in …
Manila – The United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Harry Hwang, commended the Philippines’ tourism slogan ‘Love the Philippines’ for effectively attracting and engaging travelers interested in exploring Filipino cultu…
TEMBURONG — On June 29th, twenty-eight students from Jerudong International School participated in a visit to Sultan Hassan Bangar Primary School as part of the Borneo Twitchers Charity Aid Programme.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the visit,…
TUTONG DISTRICT — Two religious schools in the Tutong District, Batang Mitus Religious School and Bakiau Religious School, jointly hosted a Khatam Al-Qur’an Ceremony on June 29th. The event, which took place at the Pengiran Muda Abdul Wakeel Mosque in…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Resistance, Strength and Balance Training (ReST) program aimed at preventing sarcopenia and reducing fall risks among seniors was launched, highlighting new approaches to elderly health management.
According to Radio Televi…
KUALA BELAIT — The Gerai Tudung Saji Area in Kuala Belait is bustling with activity as it hosts the KB ‘Street Food’ Festival, organized by the Kampung Pandan ‘B’ and Kampung Pandan ‘F’ Consultative Council.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the…
GADONG — An Islamic Slaughter Workshop focusing on slaughter methods compliant with Islamic law was conducted on the morning of June 29th at the Kampung Mata-Mata Religious Hall in Gadong.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the workshop was led b…