His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman graced the first day of the 7th Brunei Open and Masters […]

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to participate in the National Youth Day Cycling Event 2018 to be held this Sunday at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital. More details […]

An award ceremony for the Brunei Info-Communication Technology Awards (BICTA) 2018 was held yesterday at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. The event was graced by 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, as the […]

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday afternoon received in audience Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greek authorities said 875 passengers safely disembarked from a ferry after a fire broke out early Wednesday as it sailed to the island of Crete from the mainland. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

BEIJING (AP) – More than a dozen human rights groups have sent a letter to Google urging the company not to offer censored Internet search in China, amid reports it is planning to again provide the service in the giant market. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) underscored the importance of close relations between higher learning institutions and the industrial sector in the country. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman and spouse safely returned home yesterday after performing their Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

Senior officials from ASEAN member states gathered in Brunei Darussalam yesterday to share information and best practices in the area of illicit drugs at the 39th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD). More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

Minister of Defence II and Chairman of the National Security Committee of Brunei Darussalam Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof yesterday underscored Brunei Darussalam’s leading role in the fight against drug abuse. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

BRUNEI Salebration, the much-awaited annual sales fair for thousands of Bruneians who wish to make wonderful deals and contribute to nation building by supporting the local economy, will be held from December 1, 2018 until February 13, 2019. Part of the government’s ongoing efforts to promote Brunei Darussalam as a shopping destination and contribute towards […]

A BRUNEIAN team snatched three bronze medals in the Great Science Quest module, while Mohammad Nursyahmi bin Mohammad Hilmi and Abdul Wafiq bin Haji Rosaimi bagged silver and bronze medals respectively in the Great Science Pitch module for the 7th ASEAN Plus Three Junior Science Odyssey (APT JSO) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from July […]

A TOTAL of 3,536 participants including officials and coaches from 12 contingents will turn up for the Brunei Darussalam National Games (SKBD) 2018 which will be held from September 1-8. More details in Tuesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

A FULL dress rehearsal for the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) 30th Convocation Ceremony took place at the university’s Chancellor Hall yesterday. More details in Tuesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

|     Azaraimy HH     | THE issue of mental health is a worrying global trend. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with mental health disturbance is increasing globally, and Brunei Darussalam is not an exception. In 2012, the Ministry of Health (MoH) stated that 11,000 people were registered under its mental […]

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with the Mukim Pekan Tutong Consultative Council yesterday held a Healthy Mukim Programme for Mukim Pekan Tutong. The programme was held to promote public awareness on health-related issues such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The event was held at the Tutong […]

The Brunei National Road Safety Council (BNRSC) yesterday held a road safety campaign highlighting the importance of buckling up while driving, at the KBku Ceria event at the parking space beside Chung Hua Middle School in Kuala Belait. More details in Monday’s Borneo Bulletin.

Majlis Sukan Polis Di-Raja Brunei was the overall champion in the 30 Rowers Marathon, followed by Persatuan Sungai Bunga, and Waktu Brunei Darussalam, in second and third places in the traditional boat racing competition held along the Belait River yesterday, in conjunction with the 72nd birthday celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin […]

|     James Kon     | BRUNEI Darussalam takes the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) very seriously and continues to uphold its commitment in combating human trafficking by raising public awareness and training frontline law enforcers to better detect TIP cases. This was stated by Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Brunei […]

HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a message of congratulations to Scott Morrison on the occasion of his recent appointment as the Prime Minister of Australia. In the message, His Majesty wished […]

BEIJING (AP) – At least 19 people were killed in a fire at a resort hotel in China’s northeastern city of Harbin early Saturday, the local government said. More details in the Sunday Bulletin.

  The Knowledge Convention 2018 will focus on the economy and take up agriculture as a key agenda. The second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Knowledge Convention 2018 was held on Saturday at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss latest developments regarding preparations for the programmes planned in conjunction with the event. More […]

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 Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman on Saturday attended the prize presentation ceremony of the under-14 […]

KOTA KINABALU (Bernama) – Sabah can expect a huge foreign investment soon in the chemical industry with the potential to provide about 700 jobs, said International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking. More details in the Weekend Bulletin.

Everybody in the community plays an important part in identifying victims of human trafficking and should raise a red flag to the relevant authorities should they feel someone they know, or even themselves, is being exploited. More details in the Weekend Bulletin.

  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; Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim; and Yang Teramat […]

|     James Kon     | THE Ministry of Education has always put emphasis on high participation rate in education, especially on transition of students from secondary education to post-secondary and higher education which is of paramount importance to ensure the alignment of human resources for the economic development of the nation, said Minister of Education Dato […]

Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Commander Major General Pengiran Dato Paduka Seri Aminan bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud recently made an introductory visit to Thailand during which he discussed ways to further strengthen the existing ties between the two countries’ armed forces. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.

It was a proud moment for 103 University of Chester UK degree students who received their graduation certificates yesterday during the University of Chester (UK) Laksamana College of Business’ (LCB) Graduation Ceremony 2018, held at The Rizqun International Hotel. The guest of honour who presented the certificates to the graduates was Minister of Education Dato […]

THE Ministry of Education has always put emphasis on high participation rate in education, especially on transition of students from secondary education to post-secondary and higher education which is of paramount importance to ensure the alignment of human resources for the economic development of the nation, said Minister of Education Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji […]

HHIS 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 Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman last night graced the sixth day of the Brunei Open […]

HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam performed the Korban ceremony for Hari Raya Aidiladha 1439 Hijrah/2018 with the slaughter of seven goats at the courtyard of Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampong Kiarong yesterday. More details […]

HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam yesterday graced a Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at the Istana Nurul […]

|     Izah Azahari     |   THE Berakas Police Station yesterday conducted a crime prevention patrol with members of the Kampong Pancha Delima/Kampong Anggerek Desa/Kampong Orang Kaya Besar Imas and Kampong Pulaie Neighbourhood Watch. Corporal 3854 Haji Tejuddin led the patrol with a Berakas Police Station personnel and four Neighbourhood Watch members. The patrol covered the […]

|     Hakim Hayat     |   THE four-day Brunei Technology Expo (TechXpo) 2018 concluded at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas yesterday. Themed ‘Innovative Technology For All’, TechXpo served as a platform for exhibitors to showcase products, services, trends, developments, and ideas associated with technology from Brunei and all across the globe, offering opportunities both […]