Stories by Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar on The Scoop

Coronavirus: One new imported case detected as more restrictions lifted The government raises limit on public gatherings to 350 people and will allow organised sports from September 7

September 4, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei registered one new imported COVID-19 case on Thursday as the government announced more easing of coronavirus curbs in…

All 6 road deaths this year due to speeding, failure to wear seat belts Irresponsible drivers responsible for 506 accidents in first six months of 2020

August 28, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) has blamed risky driving for causing most road accidents in Brunei, with all…

MTIC tests feasibility of equipping commercial vehicles with GPS trackers A pilot project has been launched to study the effectiveness of using a real-time speed warning system in improving road safety

August 28, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government is conducting a pilot project to test the effectiveness of speed warning devices with global positioning system…

Brunei seeks to fill 13,000 skilled jobs in next five years The Manpower Planning and Employment Council sets up working groups that will identify in-demand jobs across five industries

August 11, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will need 13,000 skilled workers in the energy and construction industries over the next five years, said the…

HM: Haj deferred over safety concerns The sultan explains Brunei's decision to skip this year's Haj in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

July 31, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has justified Brunei’s decision to skip the Haj this year with pilgrims’ safety…

MoH: Dengue kills one, infects 43 Brunei reports first dengue death this year amid worsening outbreaks in neighbouring countries

July 27, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei has recorded one death from dengue while neighbouring countries Malaysia and Singapore are experiencing one of their worst…

Brunei to introduce mandatory carbon reporting in 2021 The National Council on Climate Change launches its first policy document to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

July 25, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will make it mandatory for industrial greenhouse gas emitters to report their carbon footprint from next year, a…

Brunei proceeds to final phase of de-escalation plan on July 27 Gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed while mosques and restaurants can operate at full capacity

July 23, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will loosen the limit on public and social gatherings from 50 to 100 people as Brunei enters…

No plans to reopen Brunei borders in August A senior government official says travel restrictions remain as the country prepares to enforce new entry and exit fee regulations

July 18, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will not reopen its borders to non-essential travellers on August 1 when the new entry and exit fee…

4,000 MSMEs and youths offered digital skills training Brunei launches ASEAN initiative to help small businesses and youths gain the skills needed in a digital economy

July 17, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei has launched a regional initiative that will provide digital skills training to 4,000 local micro-entrepreneurs and under-employed youths.…