UBD continues to draw foreigners studying Islam
Amanda YapTHE Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) continues to attract foreign students each year, mainly due to the varsity’s...
View ArticleRefrain from labelling people greedy: MKM
Khai Zem Mat SaniTHE President of Brunei’s Council on Social Welfare (MKM) reminded the public not to label or judge people as “greedy”.“The public may judge or label people who take ‘free stuff’ as...
View ArticleTourism to use IT to keep marketing cost low
Ak Md Khairuddin Pg HarunTHE government plans to keep the cost of tourism promotion and marketing at a minimum by making use of information technology (IT), said the Minister of Primary Resources and...
View ArticleMosque building fund surpasses $2m mark
Khai Zem Mat SaniTHE Mosque Building Fund has reached $2,374,900.59 since it was introduced in June last year, said the Minister of Religious Affairs yesterday.During the 12th session of the...
View ArticleMoRA proposes budget of $249 million
Rafidah HamitTHE Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) yesterday proposed a $249 million budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, approximately $11 million less than the previous year.The Minister of...
View ArticleSupport, pride from parents attributed to achievements
Nabilah HarisRelated Articles: More youths urged to join PKBNPARENTAL support and pride of having their children be part of the National Service Programme or Program Khidmat Bakti Negara (PKBN) were...
View ArticleTravel agents told to cap price of their Haj packages
Rabiatul KamitRelated Articles: MoRA proposes budget of $249 millionMosque building fund surpasses $2m markTourism to use IT to keep marketing cost lowTime for minimum wage policyTHE religious affairs...
View ArticleNearly $40 million worth of building taxes still unpaid
Leo KasimPROPERTY owners owe about $38.7 million worth of building taxes to three municipal departments in the 2015/2016 financial year, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday.At the 12th...
View ArticlePricey hotels culprit in rising Haj cost in Brunei, says minister
Khai Zem Mat SaniRelated Articles: Affected residents not briefed on Sg Brunei bridge, minister admitsWaste management problems ‘not easy to handle’Slow land application processing questionedResolve...
View ArticleAffected residents not briefed on Sg Brunei bridge, minister admits
Izzati JalilRelated Articles: Waste management problems ‘not easy to handle’Resolve issue on Power of Attorney and Land Code Why cringe while paying helpers? Pusat Ehsan tourney on April 22THE...
View ArticleQuality of roads questioned
Wail Wardi Wasil Related Articles: Housing Focus Group to help tackle lengthy housing application processWildlife Division faces staff shortageResolve issue on Power of Attorney and Land Code Get It...
View ArticleMoRA developing app listing halal restaurants and ingredients
Zafirah ZailiTHE Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) is developing a halal management tracking system which has a database of halal restaurants and ingredients.Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato...
View ArticleMinister: Foreign investors can benefit from PA rule
Zafirah ZailiRelated Articles: MoRA developing app listing halal restaurants and ingredientsRoyal Brunei names new CEO‘National housing scheme is only for Bruneians’Please, stop open burning...
View ArticleOld Age Pension Act review proposed
Rachel ThienRelated Articles: Minister: Foreign investors can benefit from PA rule YAM Pg Muda Faiq moves to LeicesterRoyal Brunei names new CEOPlease, stop open burning practiceSEVERAL members of the...
View ArticleRoyal Brunei names new CEO
Related Articles: MoRA developing app listing halal restaurants and ingredients‘Brunei Book of Records’ out soonPlease, stop open burning practiceMinister: Foreign investors can benefit from PA rule...
View ArticleMicrowave technology to expand mobile coverage in Temburong
Koo Jin ShenTHE government may soon approve the licence to use microwave technology to fill in gaps in mobile coverage in remote areas.Minister of Communications Yang Berhormat Dato Paduka Hj Mustappa...
View ArticleBrunei Cancer Centre ready soon
Arifubillah MasliTHE construction of the Brunei Cancer Centre building is on track and is expected to begin operations this year said the health minister yesterday.Construction of the centre which...
View ArticleHealthcare gets 9.2% budget cut
Rabiatul Kamit THE healthcare budget for the upcoming fiscal year has been reduced by 9.2 per cent, following Brunei’s move to prioritise prudent spending.At the meeting of the 12th Session of the...
View ArticleBrunei cancer toll rising due to ageing population
Quratul-Ain BandialCANCER deaths have increased in the past five years due to a rising ageing population, said the minister of health yesterday.Speaking during the meeting yesterday of the 12th Session...
View ArticleRB launches Operation Control Centre
Ak Md Khairuddin Pg HarunFLAG carrier Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) yesterday launched its refurbished Operation Control Centre (OCC) to ensure proper operations of scheduled flights.RB Flight Operations...
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