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Ain is co-founder and editor of The Scoop. She previously worked as a journalist for The Brunei Times covering diplomacy and security in Southeast Asia, as well as national issues related to the economy, trade and gender inequality. Ain’s work has also appeared in Reuters, AFP, The Jakarta Post, The Straits Times, among others.

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Brunei ends free healthcare for foreign PRs amid escalating costs MoH says change is 'necessary' to ensure long-term sustainability of public health system, but permanent residents express dismay

July 10, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Foreign permanent residents and the foreign spouses of Brunei citizens must now pay for their own medical treatment following…

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EU ‘keen’ to rekindle talks on partnership agreement with Brunei: Envoy Brussels seeks to collaborate with the sultanate on key issues, including climate change and energy transition

June 30, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – More than a decade after negotiations stalled, the European Union is keen to revive discussions with Brunei on a potential…

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‘AI will be central to next digital master plan’ MTIC says Brunei must build AI systems that are safe, ethical and inclusive

June 24, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Artificial intelligence will be central to Brunei’s next Digital Economy Master Plan, government officials said Tuesday, with the current…

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Brunei cuts carbon emissions by 15% amid climate action efforts Government cites industrial emission cuts, renewable energy expansion, and stricter carbon reporting as key drivers, but electric vehicle adoption remains low.

March 11, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei has successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% compared to the business-as-usual scenario, following the implementation of climate…

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Brunei targets 85% home ownership by 2035 Gov't looking into providing affordable housing through PPP

March 7, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei aims to raise the home ownership rate from 67% to 85% by 2035, as one of the key…

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Development ministry unveils plans to battle rising floods $25 million earmarked for flood mitigation projects, disaster management

March 7, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In response to escalating flood risks exacerbated by climate change, the Ministry of Development has unveiled plans to construct a…

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MCYS backs international sporting events on Temburong bridge

March 5, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) has welcomed a proposal to stage international sporting events, such as…

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Brunei, Malaysia aim to settle land border by 2034: MFA

March 5, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei continues to carry out demarcation work on its land border with Malaysia, with roughly 33% of the work…

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Free healthcare extended to stateless permanent residents New policy will come into effect immediately

February 27, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed on Thursday that universal healthcare will be extended to stateless permanent residents of…

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Legislative Council to meet twice a year; stateless PRs to get better medical benefits The sultan makes two key announcements during opening of parliament

February 26, 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah opened the 21st session of the Legislative Council, Brunei’s parliamentary body, on Wednesday,…

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