PORT KLANG (Bernama) –  Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the United States has assured that Malaysia is indeed the owner of the super yacht Equanimity as it had been acquired by businessman Low Taek Jho, often called Jho Low, using funds siphoned from Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). More details in the Sunday Bulletin.

After cars and bikes, the policemen in Brunei will now be seen riding a bicycle while on patrolling duty. To start with, the Bandar Seri Begawan Central Police Station under the Brunei-Muara Police District on Saturday launched the Police Bicycle Patrol at the Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, in a bid to increase the presence of […]

  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 His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik attended the home match between DPMM FC and Geylang International FC, which ended with a 2-2 draw at the Hassanal […]

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s trial on corruption charges related to a massive financial scandal that led to his shock election defeat will start in February, a court said on Friday. More details in the Weekend Bulletin.

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) on Friday strengthened its commitment to provide better support and convenience to Brunei’s economy and its corporate institutions with the launch of its Asian Desk. More details in the Weekend Bulletin.

Brunei made history on July 13 when the first successful mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal) for stroke was performed in the country. More details in the Weekend Bulletin.

THE Youth Business Talk (YBT) 2018 at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) concluded with a closing ceremony yesterday. YBT is an entrepreneurship programme jointly organised by the Entrepreneurship Unit of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) with UTB. It is the first Youth Business Talk hosted at UTB. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.

Crocodiles are perceived as a hostile and deadly creature which is ready to snap anything on its path with its powerful jaws. But, for the residents of the Temburong District who are quite familiar with the sight of crocodiles, especially in the banks of the Temburong River, one wild crocodile recently became a hit, appearing […]

Youth play an important role in implementing Wawasan 2035 and in 15 years from now, they would be the ones leading the country, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin. Delivering a speech during […]

|     Aziz Idris     | HIS Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah graced the Gala Night for the 5th ASEAN Children’s Forum (ACF) held at Serambi Suluh, Tarindak D’Seni last night. On hand to welcome Their Royal Highnesses were Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato […]

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in July, showing little impact from a United States (US) tariff hike in a spiralling dispute over technology. Sales to the United States rose 13.3 per cent over a year earlier. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

Minister of Energy, Manpower and Industry Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mat Suny bin Haji Mohd Hussein on Wednesday launched the Brunei Halal Showcase (BruHAS) 2018 which is being held from August 8 to 12. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel along with  Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah consented to grace the Gala Night for the 5th ASEAN Children’s Forum (ACF) held at Serambi Suluh, Tarindak D’Seni on Wednesday night. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.

SQ STONE Sdn Bhd yesterday officially launched into service new tipper trucks for transportation in the quarry industry, hoping to pave the way in expanding the transportation service industry in the country. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

DPMM FC could not put a stain to the wonderful storyline of an unbeaten record by the picture perfect Albirex Niigata (S) after slipping to a 3-1 defeat in the Singapore Premier League at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas last night. Present at the match were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah […]

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 paid a surprise visit to the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) at Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

RANDOM inspection roadblocks were set up by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) last Saturday at the Kampong Kiudang area in the Tutong District, and Jalan Simpang Tiga Merangking/Labi in the Belait District. . More details in Tuesday’s Borneo Bulletin

CHILDREN form a significant sector in any society and are the main beneficiaries of the integration and community building process in ASEAN. However, they are also the most vulnerable sector of the society that faces the greatest risks to manifestations of socio-economic problems, deviant behaviours and violence, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major […]

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 received in audience Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland. The ceremony was held at the Istana Nurul Iman. More details in Tuesday’s Borneo Bulletin.

The Pertiwi Association of Kuala Belait yesterday held its Household Skills Competition and Showcase at the Kampong Pandan Community Hall. The event – held in conjunction with the 72nd birthday celebration of 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 joined Indonesia and other ASEAN member countries yesterday in marking the launch of ASEAN Car Free Day, a movement initiated by the people of ASEAN where participants will be carrying out physical exercises together with other activities during the Car Free Day of their countries in a bid to promote a healthy lifestyle […]

HER Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah, President of the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD), yesterday attended the 10th Community Day of PPPBD at its headquarters in Anggerek Desa, Berakas. More details in Monday’s Borneo Bulletin

A DELEGATION from the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (BMCCI) visited RAB Global Green Sdn Bhd in Serasa on Saturday to gain more insights on Brunei’s first privately owned green factory that will manufacture eco-friendly fire extinguishers and solar coating. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.

FOLLOWING growing concerns over the increase in suicides or and attempted suicides in the country, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently developing a national helpline to help those who are thinking of suicide or those who are in need of advice to help a person with suicidal thoughts. More details in Sunday’s Borneo 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 made a surprise visit to the Female Hostel of the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah  (ITQSHHB) at Jalan Ong Sum Ping on Saturday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo […]

|    Hakim Hayat    | BRUNEI International Airport on late Thursday evening tested the readiness of the country’s different first-responders and security agencies in neutralising a threat to the airport’s security during an exercise. The Security Emergency Exercise 2018, which involved over 350 personnel from different agencies, was based on a scenario of a plane hijacked […]

|    Azlan Othman    | BRUNEI Darussalam’s real GDP growth is projected to be 1.6 per cent this year and 3.4 per cent next year with inflation rates of 0.2 per cent in 2018 and 0.4 per cent in 2019, according to a report by ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). Next year onwards, the pace of […]

A closing ceremony was held yesterday at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) for the Back2Communities Convention, which has accentuated the urgency for youth to be more engaged in efforts to create an inclusive environment for people with special needs. More details in Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin.

THE Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) has reached another milestone with the introduction of the latest Computed Tomography (CT) scanner that offers increased efficiency and clinical flexibility. More details in Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin.

BRUNEI International Airport on late Thursday evening tested the readiness of the country’s different first-responders and security agencies in neutralising a threat to the airport’s security during a security exercise. The Security Emergency Exercise 2018, which involved over 350 personnel from different agencies, was based on a scenario of a plane hijacking by a passenger […]

NINETY-FIVE pints of blood were collected during a blood donation campaign organised by the Year 3 students of Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday. The campaign was held in collaboration with Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital Blood Bank Unit. More details […]

Brunei Oxygen Sdn Bhd (Brunox), a partnership between Air Liquide and QAF Brunei, yesterday launched the first Air Separation Plant in Brunei Darussalam which produces liquid nitrogen, oxygen and argon to cater to local market demand as well as export to neighbouring countries. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin