Stories by Hadthiah Hazair on The Scoop

UBD survey: Bruneians spend between $100 – $500 per day in Miri The survey pinpoints four main reasons why Bruneians make the trip into bordering Malaysian cities, including price benefits and choice availability

January 16, 2018

Bruneians say they spend anywhere from $100 to $500 in a single day each trip they make into neighbouring Miri, a Universiti Brunei…

‘Tourism development more than just means for economic diversification’ A robust eco and cultural tourism will ensure preservation of Brunei's unique way of life, rich flora and fauna, a UBD expert says

January 9, 2018

The increased emphasis by the government on tourism as an economic stimulus has prompted several stakeholders to do their part to ensure the…

Brunei-Singapore $50 commemorative notes bag two international awards The notes' hologram feature uses nano particles to create a special effect which AMBD says is 'extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate'

December 29, 2017

The special commemorative notes to mark the 50th anniversary of currency interchangeability between Brunei and Singapore has won an award for the Best…

AMBD warns public of cryptocurrency dangers The hacking of South Korea's Bitcoin exchange earlier this week brings global attention to the risks of cashing in on the recent digital currency boom

December 22, 2017

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) has joined regulators around the world by issuing caution on the risks of…

Brunei remains cholera-free, says Health Ministry following recent cases in neighbouring Sabah Ministry of Health advises public to practise good hygiene and remain vigilant

December 16, 2017

No cholera cases have been reported in the sultanate, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a press statement earlier this evening. The…

New, improved airport lounge final bit of infrastructure to pull up Royal Brunei’s rankings The national carrier recently clinched bronze for best eastbound long-haul airline by the British Travel Awards, and is now emboldened to tack on another star to its global rating

December 6, 2017

Keen to raise its current three-star Skytrax rating and convince transit passengers to take a stop-over holiday in Brunei, Royal Brunei Airlines (RB)…

Local pet stores quick to cash in on booming trends The global pet industry is now estimated to be worth over US$100B, and Bruneians are not left behind, taking better care of their animal companions and lending more business to pet shops

November 29, 2017

Seven out of the top 10 fastest growing countries in the global pet industry are Asian, with India taking the helm, followed by…

RB introduces direct twice-weekly flights to South Korea Encouraged by increased tourist arrivals from South Korea, RB is confident that new route will ramp up domestic tourism

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November 27, 2017

Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) newly-introduced twice weekly flights to Incheon will help draw more tourists and business from South Korea, airline CEO Karam…

Govt announces new pilot scheme for bi-monthly salary payout The new salary system is aimed at improving financial management among civil servants, says Ministry of Finance

November 14, 2017

Civil servants will soon receive their salary bi-monthly in a move which the Ministry of Finance hopes to improve personal financial management among…

Local construction sector slumps 6.6% in 2016, minister calls on industry players to be more innovative A recent international study indicates that global construction industry 'stuck in a time warp'

November 12, 2017

Slumping oil prices and a weaker economy are putting a damper on the local construction industry, shrinking 6.6 per cent at constant prices…