News National News National New campus for UNISSA must not be delayed, says HM The proposed $100 million campus will be located on 310 hectares in Labu, Temburong October 13, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah called on authorities to expedite the construction of a new campus for Universiti…
News National News National Pandemic underscores need to tackle mental health issues, says MCYS More organisations are providing counselling services for employees to improve productivity October 11, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to improve the country’s strategies in dealing with mental health, said the…
News National News National MoH: 7,000 people living with mental illness COVID-19 pandemic has heightened levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation October 9, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – About 7,000 people are being treated for mental illnesses in Brunei, the latest health ministry figures showed. Nearly 4,000…
News National News National COVID-19: Dementia patients struggle with isolation, loneliness Lack of support and social interactions lead to deteriorating mental health October 7, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Dementia patients have had a tough time coping with isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, with their families…
News National News National Brunei sees appointment of new Attorney General Hj Ahmad Pehin Dato Hj Isa comes from private practice to take over the country's top legal job October 6, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Hj Ahmad Pehin Dato Hj Isa, managing partner of Ahmad Isa & Partners, has been appointed Brunei’s new attorney…
News National News National HM issues stern warning to labour, immigration officials against abuse of power Monarch highlights potential corruption, security breaches October 5, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah made an unannounced visit to the labour and immigration departments on Monday to…
News National News National Most breast cancer patients delay in seeking treatment Brunei marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month as number of new cases rose to 141 last year October 1, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Sixty percent of breast cancer patients were diagnosed late, reducing their chances of survival, the executive director of Pantai…
News National News National Entry-exit fees come into force at land border, but lowered rates will be given to frequent commuters New regulations also require foreign-registered vehicles to obtain vehicle pass stickers before entering Brunei October 1, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Bruneian and Malaysian land border travellers can apply for a frequent commuters pass that allows them to pay discounted…
News National Business News National Business MoFE: Expansion of Hengyi complex will be ‘significant’ boost to Brunei economy Gov't is near agreement with Hengyi to begin construction on Phase 2 of petrochemical complex September 29, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei government and Hengyi Industries are “very close” to an agreement to begin a multi-billion dollar expansion of…
News National News National Bloodkad hopes to address blood bank shortages through new app Mobile app allows donors to book appointments, organise blood drives September 29, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Local IT company Nextacloud Technologies has launched a new mobile app to make it easier to manage blood donations,…