Brunei News Gazette

Category: General

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…

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…

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…

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, …

Crown Prince Concludes Official Visit to China

Shenzhen: 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, and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Iste…

15th Session of ICESCO General Conference Held in Kazan

Kazan: The 15th Session of the General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) was recently convened in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. The session gathered Member States to discuss …