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Gov’t studying viability of new public housing in Kampong Ayer Government previously rejected a 2015 proposal to build more houses in Brunei's historic water village

March 20, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The government is rethinking the possibility of building national housing schemes in Kampong Ayer after turning down a similar…

Home affairs ministry allocates funds to revitalise BSB Building owners owe government $54 million in property taxes as ministry expected to get 2% budget increase

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs has earmarked funds to rehabilitate Bandar Seri Begawan after tabling a total budget of…

‘Women should be able to become village heads’ LegCo member asked the home affairs ministry to review eligibility requirements that exclude women from filling the role

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A member of the Legislative Council (LegCo) has proposed that the Ministry of Home Affairs review eligibility requirements for…

Gov’t to release new Defence White Paper in May Defence ministry plans to increase spending with a budget of $610.17 million

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — A new Defence White Paper will be released in May to outline Brunei’s strategies in tackling security threats, the…

Gov’t says it will address sexual harassment in the workplace, but women’s groups call for new laws Mandatory training, clear reporting mechanisms and a nationwide study are among recommendations from civil society

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said it is preparing guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, after a Legislative…

MoFE tables $929 million budget allocation The finance ministry has set aside $20 million for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) has proposed a budget of $929.35 million for the 2021/2022 fiscal year,…

Foreign affairs ministry receives 7% budget boost during ASEAN chair year As the 2021 chair of the 10-member bloc, Brunei will focus on post-pandemic recovery and ensuring equitable access to vaccines

March 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has proposed a budget of $122.26 million for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, a…

LegCo member calls for fuel subsidy reforms Gov't spends about $100m to $300m on fuel subsidies every year

March 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — A Legislative Council (LegCo) member has proposed the review of fuel subsidies to reduce the government’s widening budget deficit.…

‘All workplaces need zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment’ LegCo member says no meaningful action has been taken to address sexual harassment

March 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Government and private sectors need to do more to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, a Legislative Council (LegCo)…

Gov’t set to cut spending on development projects as fiscal deficit hits $2.98 billion The proposed 2021/22 budget of $5.86 billion remains unchanged from the past two financial years

March 17, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s fiscal deficit is on track to widen even further with a $2.98 billion shortfall as of February 28…

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