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  The ASEAN region, last week, recorded the highest daily number of COVID-19 related deaths, in several months, although the number of new infections has declined slightly. Brunei Darussalam recorded the lowest number of cases in the region. The Nation, Thailand, reported the number of COVID-19 cases in ASEAN had surpassed 4.69 million with 91,051 … Read more

GENEVA – The World Health Organization has certified China, the most populous country in the world, as malaria-free. It has taken China seven decades to reach this milestone. The country has gone from 30 million cases of malaria in the 1940s to zero cases today. Director of the World Health Organization’s Global Malaria Program Pedro Alonso tells VOA the achievement … Read more

The European Union will add Azerbaijan to the list of countries from which travel to Europe is allowed in connection with COVID-19 infection, Trend reports referring to the foreign media. The governments of the EU member states have agreed to add 11 new countries to the list of countries from which non-essential trips will be allowed. The … Read more

​A house at Kampung Pekilong Muara has collapsed last night. In the incident, an occupant was reported to have been slightly injured and received medical treatment from paramedics on-site, while other occupants are well.   According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the emergency call was received around 9:19 at night. 4 fire personnel from … Read more

The book on Brunei Darussalam recorded in 1924 worth more than $3,000 among the nearly one thousand collections currently on display and for sale during the ‘Antique and Collectible Sale’. The book becomes the attraction for collectors of antique items as well as book lovers to get it.   According to the owner, the book … Read more

The Crown Prince Creative, Innovative Products and Technological Advancement, CIPTA Award; held recently was able to encourage positive development among youths including students, to be more innovative and creative. This was proven when a group of Year 8 students from the Rimba Secondary School came up with the idea of a ‘School Gizmo Watch’ or … Read more

  ​The Retail Sales Index RSI in Brunei Darussalam continued to show a year-on-year increase in the first quarter Q-ONE 2021 at 11.9% with an estimated retail sales value of 454 point 4 million. Meanwhile the Food & Beverages Services Index F & BSI, it has also increased by 11.6% compared to Q-ONE 2020 with … Read more

Youth as a da’wah fighter must understand their life direction as Allah’s servant and caliph. Muslims must take care of their identity in the best of their ability through da’wah, as da’wah invites other towards the good. The matters were touched during Ilmseries Programme organised by Da’ie Youth Volunteer Body with the support of the … Read more

  In an effort to alleviate the burden of victims of the recent fires, the Brunei Islamic Religious Council handed over the Distribution of Tithe Money to the house fire victims in Kampung Batu Marang and Kampung Serdang. The donation presentation ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.   At the … Read more

    Renewable Energy Policy and Development has been widely studied, researched and debated as the global energy outlook seeks to establish clean energy measures and solutions. In recent years, risks posed by the impact of climate change and Brunei’s commitment towards Paris Agreement have necessitated innovation and technological transformation in the country’s energy system. … Read more

    Prayer on a chair doesn’t mean one have to sit on a chair from Takbiratul Ihram to giving salam, but there are methods based on one’s ability. The State Mufti made the speech during the Launching of Prayer on a Chair workshop held yesterday at the Training Centre, National Service Programme in Kampung … Read more

  The Public Service Department, JPA held the Reading of Surah Yassin and Tahlil Ceremony for the late parents and son of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji … Read more