Stories by Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar on The Scoop

All public schools to get new computers as part of MoE’s digital revamp Education ministry tables budget of $583 million for upcoming fiscal year

February 28, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education will be replacing all computer devices in government primary and secondary schools as part of…

MoHA: New border control system to better track visitor demographics Home Affairs ministry gets $128 million budget for the upcoming financial year

February 28, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Department of Immigration and National Registration will start using a new border control system in April to track…

Development spending down by 42% as another fiscal deficit looms Higher oil and gas revenue eases fiscal deficit in FY 2021/22, but budget shortfall projected to widen in next financial year

February 27, 2022

This story was updated on Feb 28, 2022 to include additional comments from the Second Minister of Finance and Economy. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN…

Gov’t to reform retirement fund next year, HM announces The Legislative Council reconvenes under strict health guidelines

February 24, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will reform its pension scheme next year to boost retirement savings, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah announced at…

Brunei marks subdued National Day amid Omicron wave More than 3,000 people took part in annual celebrations to mark the sultanate's independence

February 24, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Celebrations for National Day were subdued this year due to the third wave of COVID-19 currently sweeping Brunei, with…

Brunei to proceed with National Day parade despite soaring COVID cases About 3,800 people expected to attend this year's scaled-down celebrations

February 19, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will press ahead with 38th National Day celebrations despite an unprecedented surge in Omicron cases over the past…

MoH to impose fines of up to $5,000 for not reporting positive antigen tests Gov't expects public to practise personal responsibility while learning to live with COVID

February 16, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Individuals who failed to report their positive antigen rapid test results for COVID-19 may face on-the-spot fines of up…

MCYS welfare spending drops over 20% in 2021/22 fiscal year Number of old-age pension recipients declined 3% after the government revised eligibility rules last year

February 10, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ welfare spending has declined by over 20 percent in the 2021/22 financial…

Brunei’s OCS will open military training to foreign cadets RBAF says move will boost defence diplomacy with regional partners

January 14, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s Officer Cadet School (OCS) will soon enroll foreign cadets to train at the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Defence…

Brunei-Malaysia vaccinated travel lane talks ongoing, says envoy Arrivals from Brunei to Malaysia plunged 99.7 percent in the first half of 2021

January 6, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Discussions are still ongoing between Brunei and Malaysia to establish a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) that would pave the way…