News National News National MoH: Omicron surge ‘most likely’ reached peak The worst of Omicron wave might be over as Brunei sees stabilisation of caseload growth March 9, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s Omicron-fuelled third wave has “most likely” reached its peak as the sultanate began to see a dip in…
News World Business News World Business Oil prices hit 14-year highs on Russia oil ban talks, Iran deal delay Analysts say a prolonged war in Ukraine could push Brent above US$150 per barrel March 8, 2022 BENGALURU (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest levels since 2008 as the United States and European allies considered banning…
News National News National Schools suspend in-person classes, shift to online learning for two weeks Epidemiological data showed less severe COVID cases in third wave as vaccine push pays off March 4, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Schools will suspend in-person learning and switch to online classes from March 7 as a surge in COVID-19 cases…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t laying groundwork for digital payment hub The infrastructure will have the ability to connect to international payment rails such as PayPal March 3, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Darussalam Assets will be forming a joint venture with three local banks to create a long-awaited digital payment hub,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Brunei to ramp up hydrocarbon output after new oil discovery Energy sector expected to recover in 2022 as oil prices jump to seven-year high March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei plans to ramp up production in the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors after discovering 42 million…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoD attributes water issues to climate change, ageing infrastructure Development minister expresses regret over frequent water disruptions, says upgrading works are underway at Bukit Barun water treatment plant March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development has identified climate change and an ageing water treatment plant as the main causes of…
National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council MCYS conducts study on employment of people with disabilities More than 100 special needs individuals are working in the public and private sectors March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is conducting a study with the Manpower Planning and Employment Council to…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoH drafts action plan to address mental health issues About 7,000 people are living with mental illness in Brunei March 1, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health is drafting an action plan to address mental health issues in the community, which have…
News World News World Brunei troubled by military action in Ukraine Sultanate "condemns any violation of sovereignty", as Europe witnesses first major war in decades February 28, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s foreign ministry issued a statement Saturday expressing concern over the “escalation of tension and military action” in Ukraine,…
National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council MPRT receives 40% hike in proposed budget to boost food security Over 32% of the budget allocation will be set aside for development projects February 28, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has allocated over 32 percent of its proposed $96.13 million budget…