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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Tahfiz Al-Qur’an Institute has welcomed 63 students for secondary level studies this year. The admission ceremony for these new students was held on the morning of January 20th, marking the beginn…

CEBU CITY: The Cebu provincial government’s extensive school feeding program has garnered additional backing from the private sector, as announced on Tuesday. Purefoods-Hormel Company Inc., a prominent processed meat firm, has pledged to contribute can…

Bandar Seri Begawan – The 117th Special Women’s Munajat Night Talk, organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and supported by the Basmida Association Women Congregants, was held at Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque in Kampung Jerudong and virtua…

Tokyo – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, expressed anticipation for further enhancing relations with Japan as the two countries approach their 40th anniversary of frien…

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In a recent Friday sermon, the Imam or Prayer Leader underscored the importance of respect and kindness towards the elderly, as taught in Islam. The sermon highlighted that such values should be ingrained from childhood, particula…

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A donation presentation event was held on the afternoon of December 15th at a hotel in Kiulap, where 75 children received donations in preparation for the 2024 school session. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support…

Bandar Seri Begawan – Recognizing the importance of creative arts in child development, EML International School in Brunei has incorporated pottery into its curriculum to foster creativity and mental growth in children. Established in 2021, the school …

Brunei Darussalam – At the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, the 115th Munajat Programme recently took place, drawing attention to the significance of faith and the fear of Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala. During the event, attendees reflected on the teachings fr…

Brunei Darussalam – Beginning January 2024, the Compulsory Education Act, Chapter 211 in Brunei Darussalam will be amended to include compulsory schooling for children starting at age 5. This change applies to citizens and residents of the country. Chi…

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Brunei-Singapore Friendly Debate, held on the afternoon of 9th December at the auditorium of Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, was part of the Day of Action campaign. Organized by The Curious Playgrounds and S…

In preparation for the upcoming school year, more than 100 underprivileged asnaf, orphans, and selected primary school students were the recipients of vouchers and school stationary, courtesy of LSL Sendirian Berhad. The distribution event occurred on …

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei – The Help, Empathy, Love, Responsibility or BEST Programme, B.E.S.T., concluded with a ceremony at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien on the morning of 26th November. The program focuses on instilling discipline, resp…