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Worrying trend: Brunei’s school children becoming more obese
Obesity rate among adults in Brunei is the highest in the region, with 3 in every 10 being obeseBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – More school children are becoming obese, said the Ministry of Health, which had observed the worrying trend through its regular health checks at schools nationwide. Data indicates…
MoH to launch national screening programme for cancer, heart disease
Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in BruneiBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health (MoH) is looking to launch a national health screening programme for cancer and heart disease as part of efforts to detect chronic illness earlier. Speaking…
Yamako: We will pay int’l market price for sustainably caught tuna
The Brunei-Japan joint venture wants to train local fishermen in sustainable fishing methodsBRUNEI-MUARA — Yamako pacific is calling for more locals to venture into tuna fishing, as it looks to train businesses in sustainable fishing methods to directly increase its exports. According to…
McDonald’s opens flagship branch in Lambak
The new outlet seats close to 300 people and features a drive-thru, McCafé and soon-to-be launched delivery serviceBRUNEI-MUARA – American fast food chain McDonald’s opened its largest branch in Brunei on Monday — a 298-seater dine-in and drive-thru outlet in the heart of the Lambak residential area. Located…
China’s Belt and Road tempts states, but comes with risks
The ambitious plan aims to link Asia, Europe and Africa via Chinese-financed infrastructureNUSA DUA, INDONESIA (AFP) – China’s massive “Belt and Road Initiative” building push may create debt risks but is also responding to major infrastructure gaps in Asia and could boost global…
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Malaysian leader in waiting Anwar returns to parliament Just months after being released from prison, Anwar's remarkable political resurrection paves the way to the premiership
Just months after being released from prison, Anwar's remarkable political resurrection paves the way to the premiership
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