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Gov’t makes AstraZeneca available to all adults in bid to boost vaccine uptake The 'opt-in programme' will allow the general public to get a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule, while those who prefer other vaccine options could wait months until they become available

May 6, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Beginning Thursday the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be made available to all individuals over 18 through the health ministry’s new…

Former Royal Customs building to house new oil & gas exhibition centre MCYS collaborates with energy sector partners to showcase history and future of petroleum industry

May 5, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The former Royal Customs and Excise Building at the Royal Wharf will be turned into an interactive exhibition centre…

55% of Brunei population to receive Pfizer, Moderna jabs Brunei will not face vaccine shortages as a result of India's COVID-19 crisis, says health minister

May 3, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Health (MoH) is expecting supplies of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines later this year to cover…

Brunei seeks to lure more MICE tourists The Department of Tourism Development will host the first Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition in June

April 29, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Experts and industry players will gather for the first Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (MYCE) in June to discuss…

Celebratory events set to return for HM’s 75th birthday after low-key affair in 2020 The national organising committee holds first meeting as COVID-19 guidelines are expected to be maintained

April 29, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — More celebratory events are expected to be held to mark His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s 75th birthday this…

COVID-19: Brunei restricts travellers from India as country faces devastating second wave India is now facing the world's worst coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began

April 27, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has suspended travel to and from India as coronavirus cases surge in the subcontinent due to a…

Brunei starts vaccinating seniors against COVID-19 Over 300 senior citizens receive first dose of AstraZeneca jab after gov't brought forward vaccination drive for elderly

April 26, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has begun inoculating its senior citizens against COVID-19 on Saturday, the second group to receive the jab under…

COVID-19 vaccine slots now open to seniors aged 60 and above His Majesty has received his second shot of COVID-19 jab, health ministry confirms

April 22, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Senior citizens aged 60 and above can now book COVID-19 vaccination slots through the BruHealth app as the government…

Brunei Investment Agency denies involvement in Ponzi scheme Malaysian press reported that a syndicate with alleged links to BIA cheated victims of nearly $200,000

April 21, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) has denied any involvement in an investment scam following Malaysian reports of people falling…

HM: RCEP can boost post-pandemic economic recovery Sultan says Brunei is honoured to lead COVID-19 recovery efforts in ASEAN during a pre-recorded titah at the Boao forum

April 21, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will help to strengthen post-pandemic recovery efforts in the region, His Majesty…

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