Brunei News Gazette

Day: May 16, 2026

National Service Programme 2026 Registration Now Open

Bandar seri begawan: Registration for the National Service Programme 2026 is now open. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, through the National Service Division, announced that the programme will run for six months from June 27 to December 24, …

Long Service Medal Ceremony Honors Over 240 Officers and Staff

Bandar seri begawan: In a ceremony held to coincide with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday Celebration, more than 240 officers and staff members from the Prime Minister’s Office and its affiliated departme…

RPN Kampung Lumut Mosque Construction Project Faces Delay

Bandar seri begawan: The Ministry of Religious Affairs, in partnership with the Public Works Department, Ministry of Development, is addressing delays in the New Mosque Construction Project for the Kampung Lumut National Housing Scheme. The Ministry o…

Bir Ali Serves as Key Miqat Location for Pilgrims

Madinah: Bir Ali, also known as Zulhulaifah, remains a crucial stop for pilgrims embarking on their Haj and Umrah journeys before entering the sacred city of Makkah. Located approximately 11 kilometers from Madinah, Bir Ali serves as the miqat, or des…