'budget 2021' Stories

LegCo passes budget of $5.86 billion for FY 2021/22 Low oil prices and the impact of the pandemic continue to weigh heavily on gov't fiscal position

March 26, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Legislative Council (LegCo) has approved a government budget of $5.86 billion for the 2021/2022 financial year after 11…

MoH assures Bruneians of COVID-19 vaccine safety In budget readout, minister also reports rise in calls to mental health helpline, says more healthcare workers needed

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The health minister has appealed to the public to take the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available, saying it…

MCYS spent over $140 million on pension and welfare benefits last year Plans are underway to renovate the National Stadium and Brunei Museum

March 25, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) spent over $140 million on social welfare benefits in the 2020/21…

Dev’t ministry: New prepaid utility meters to be installed this year During budget readout, MoD reveals more plots of state land to be offered to investors for leasing; and gov't to grant 300 Lambak Kanan apartments soon

March 24, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei residents can expect the installation of new smart electricity and water meters to start sometime this year, Development…

MTIC announces new e-government, digital economy initiatives Gov't is currently drafting cyber security laws to improve digital transformation governance

March 24, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) will spend a significant portion of its proposed $101.1 million budget on…

Brunei records 81% plunge in tourist arrivals due to COVID-19 MPRT sees increased food production but misses 11% rice self-sufficiency target

March 23, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The number of tourist arrivals tumbled 81.3 percent last year as COVID-19 travel restrictions and border closures severely hit…

Over 650 Syariah offences prosecuted since 2013 Religious affairs ministry gets 2% budget boost, plans to offer online zakat payment services

March 23, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has prosecuted 652 general Syariah offences since it started the phased enforcement of the Islamic criminal law in…

All four districts to operate solar power plants within 5 years Energy ministry eyes Hengyi expansion in 2022 as oil and gas sector expected to increase output

March 22, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei will build three new solar power plants within the next five years as part of its transition from…

Education ministry plans to revise curriculum of core subjects MoE's proposed budget sees slight increase after reporting improved public exam results

March 21, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education will revise the curriculum of core subjects, including English and Mathematics in the upcoming 2021/22…

Home affairs ministry allocates funds to revitalise BSB Building owners owe government $54 million in property taxes as ministry expected to get 2% budget increase

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Home Affairs has earmarked funds to rehabilitate Bandar Seri Begawan after tabling a total budget of…

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