News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Public housing payments $64 million in arrears Debt Recovery Unit established to investigate defaulters March 21, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Housing Development Department has reported arrears of over $64 million due to housing loan and rent defaults, the…
News National News National Mental health struggles rising in Brunei, but more accurate data needed Health minister acknowledges that stigma may prevent many people from seeking treatment March 19, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder are on the rise in Brunei, indicating a growing prevalence of mental health…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Development ministry tables $334 million budget Improving public housing, water supply top MoD’s agenda March 18, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development (MoD) on Saturday proposed a budget of $334.9 million for the 2023/24 fiscal year, vowing…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Boosting food production main priority of MPRT budget The ministry reports growth in agriculture output and exports March 15, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has tabled an $84.38 million budget for the 2023/34 fiscal year,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MPRT to draft Tourism Industry Roadmap Relaxation of travel restrictions puts focus back on improving tourism March 15, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) is drafting a Tourism Industry Roadmap and compiling a database of…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Educators with administrative duties should teach fewer hours: MoE Guideline to provide relief for overburdened teachers March 13, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A guideline to lighten educators’ workload is in place to ensure the quality of education is uncompromised, according to…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Students performed ‘far below’ KPIs during pandemic: MoE Education minister addresses decline in student performance, acknowledges that more must be done to address learning loss March 13, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A recent survey carried out by the Education Ministry (MoE) shows that students performed poorly following school closures due…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Strategic diplomacy key to safeguarding Brunei’s interests: MFA Foreign affairs ministry tables $123 million budget at LegCo March 12, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced its $123.1 million budget plans for the 2023/24 fiscal year on Saturday.…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoHA proposes $136 million budget as it moves ahead with digitalisation plans Key labour and immigration services will go online March 11, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has tabled a $136.5 million budget for the 2023/34 fiscal year, a 6.3%…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Learning loss recovery is top priority in MoE budget MoE must close learning gaps formed during pandemic, says education minister March 11, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Addressing learning loss has been identified as a top priority in the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) proposed budget for…