Stories by Nabilah Haris on The Scoop

MoD attributes water issues to climate change, ageing infrastructure Development minister expresses regret over frequent water disruptions, says upgrading works are underway at Bukit Barun water treatment plant

March 2, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development has identified climate change and an ageing water treatment plant as the main causes of…

MCYS conducts study on employment of people with disabilities More than 100 special needs individuals are working in the public and private sectors

March 2, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is conducting a study with the Manpower Planning and Employment Council to…

MinDef tables $597 million budget to support national security Minister highlights the RBAF's key role in Brunei's pandemic response

February 28, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Defence tabled a $597.67 million budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year to support the modernisation of…

MoFE proposes $1 billion budget for upcoming fiscal year $124 million will be spent on COVID-19 management and procuring more vaccines

February 27, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Finance and Economy on Sunday tabled a budget of $1.01 billion for the 2022/23 fiscal year,…

Gov’t aims to strengthen checks and balances through internal audit units PMO to launch new system allowing members of the public to file complaints

February 27, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei will set up internal audit units at government ministries and departments to “strengthen checks and balances”, the minister…

Foreign affairs ministry proposes $127 million budget Brunei's ratification of RCEP expected to boost trade and investments, says MFA

February 27, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allocated a budget of $127.52 million for the 2022/23 fiscal year, a 4.3…

PMO: Sexual harassment framework to be ready in July The guidelines will include a reporting mechanism and code of conduct for gov't employees

March 26, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A draft guideline to address sexual harassment in the public sector is slated for completion in July, according to…

MCYS spent over $140 million on pension and welfare benefits last year Plans are underway to renovate the National Stadium and Brunei Museum

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) spent over $140 million on social welfare benefits in the 2020/21…

MCYS to ‘accelerate’ formation of committee to develop creative industries Committee would identify economic potential, job opportunities in creative fields

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) will accelerate the establishment of a Creative Industry Steering Committee to…

Bus ridership down 50% in 2020 MTIC minister says public buses need image revamp

March 24, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Annual bus patronage dropped by half to one million rides in 2020, according to the Minister of Transport and…