News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoFE: Brunei’s fiscal deficit unsustainable Gov't aims to launch payment gateway by early 2025 March 10, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government’s fiscal position may not improve even if Brunei experiences continued economic growth as taxes are not levied…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Religious education curriculum set for major overhaul Gov't still ironing out issues on religious education integration March 8, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will overhaul the Islamic education curriculum as part of the integration of religious education into mainstream schools,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Haj prices to stay high as gov’t prioritises safety over costs MoRA gets 5.7% budget boost, plans to build 12 new mosques over five years March 7, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Prices of Haj packages are expected to remain high in the near future as the Brunei government is still…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Brunei eyes tourism rebound to pre-pandemic levels Tourist arrivals increased more than two-fold in 2023 March 6, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei is targeting tourist arrivals to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as the number of visitors more than doubled…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MPRT increases budget by 33% as food production declines Rice self-sufficiency remains low at 8% March 5, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) will continue to focus on boosting food security after food production…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Border control posts to get facelift MoHA proposes slight budget cut, with $3.76 million allocated for development projects March 3, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs has earmarked funds to upgrade land checkpoints, its minister told the Legislative Council on…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Defence spending to reach record high of $796 million MinDef will raise its budget by 28% in 2024/25 financial year March 2, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The defence ministry is set to receive its largest budget of $796.3 million in the upcoming 2024/25 fiscal year…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t tables $6.25 billion budget as fiscal deficit set to widen March 1, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has tabled a supply bill of $6.25 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year, with spending up 5.5%…
Business News National Business News National RB inks $1.5 billion deal for Boeing Dreamliners National carrier signs agreement to buy 4 aircraft from Boeing February 20, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has made a firm order for four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, in a deal valued at…
News National News National Gov’t reforms, Gaza crisis among highlights of Sultan’s New Year titah In his customary address, monarch said Brunei feels headwinds of geopolitical uncertainty January 2, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In his annual New Year’s titah, broadcast on the last day of 2023, Brunei’s monarch spoke on a host…