News World News World Australian watchdog to investigate broadcast of NZ mosque massacre The regulator will meet with industry players to discuss whether current rules provide 'adequate protections' for the public March 18, 2019 SYDNEY (AFP) – Australia’s media watchdog launched a formal investigation Monday into the possible breach of rules by networks which broadcast or put…
National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council MoE plans to upgrade school infrastructure The ministry proposed a 5% budget increase in the 2019/2020 fiscal year March 17, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education is expected to spend a portion of its proposed budget of over $735 million on…
News National Travel News National Travel Say konichiwa to blooming cherry blossoms with RB Royal Brunei Airlines now flies direct to Narita, Tokyo March 16, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) on Thursday night welcomed Tokyo as its 24th destination with the launch of its inaugural…
National News World National News World New Zealand mosque killings spark global horror Brunei gov't condemns attack as 'inhumane act of terrorism', says Bruneian students in Christchurch safe March 16, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education (MoE) has said that Bruneian students in Christchurch are safe and accounted for after a…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Agriculture, tourism sectors main diversification thrust as MPRT tables $93 million budget For the 2019/20 fiscal year, MPRT to get a $39 million budget boost to fuel more projects March 15, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has proposed a more than 40 percent increase in its 2019/20…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Brunei’s largest commercial paddy site to begin operations in October Brunei remains bullish on 11% self sufficiency target on the back of new rice variety and recently allocated paddy farming site in Kandol March 15, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The first 20 hectares of the Brunei’s largest site for paddy cultivation in Kandol, Belait will begin operations in…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoHA gets 12% hike in budget The ministry will expand the immigration department's booking system to other districts March 14, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a $131.2 million budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year, a 12 per…
National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council Street hawkers to face fines under new by-law Home affairs minister says introduction of the by-law has received public backing in the interests of cleanliness and public safety March 14, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Street vendors will soon be subjected to a hawkers by-law, meant to regulate their activities and ensure that they…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Foreign Affairs ministry tables $113 million budget Minister also urges Bruneians to use new 'e-register' service, which extends consular assistance to Bruneians when they travel March 13, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – During a meeting of the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) tabled a budget…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoHA to introduce new limits on number of foreign workers The Local and Foreign Workforce Ratio will affect eight sectors, including education, construction and hospitality March 13, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs will soon impose new limits on the number of foreign workers employed in certain…