News National News National Brunei stops daily reporting of COVID case numbers The move comes at a time when the sultanate has been recording an upward trend in cases June 22, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has stopped issuing daily updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases and new…
News National News National Malaysian FM welcomes Brunei decision to reopen land border Land and sea crossings will fully reopen on Aug 1 June 14, 2022 SINGAPORE – Malaysia’s foreign minister has welcomed Brunei’s decision to reopen its land and sea borders, saying it would be a boost to…
News National News National Brunei to offer second booster for vulnerable groups From June 15, a second round of boosters will be rolled out to people with a weakened immune system and those aged over 80 June 13, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – From June 15, a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose will be offered to individuals who are at high risk of…
News National News National Brunei targets August 1 for reopening of land, sea borders Gov't relaxes more travel curbs ahead of full reopening; BruHealth QR code scanning no longer mandatory June 10, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei plans to fully reopen its borders on August 1, following the government’s announcement that restrictions on cross-border travel…
News National News National Dust off your passports: Brunei gov’t relaxes more travel protocols All non-essential travel in and out of the sultanate is now allowed, as long as you're fully vaccinated. April 23, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has announced a slew of new protocols for air travel, doing away with the Travel Green List…
News National News National Teens eligible for booster shots from April 16 Weekly COVID numbers continue downward trajectory April 11, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Booster shots for adolescents ages 12-17 will be rolled out beginning April 16, the Ministry of Health announced Sunday.…
News National News National Brunei rolls out COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11 Over 600 were vaccinated on the first day of government's vaccination drive for young children April 3, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 666 children received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Saturday, as Brunei kicked off…
News National News National COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for kids Health ministry plans to roll out its vaccination programme for children aged 5-11 in the coming weeks March 29, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will begin vaccinating children aged 5-11 following the arrival of new Pfizer vaccines last week, the health…
News National News National Schools to resume face-to-face learning next week However, majority of primary schools will continue with home-based learning as government readies COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 March 29, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With the number of COVID-19 infections steadily declining, most students will be returning to in-person lessons next week, the…
News National News National Tourist arrivals to Brunei plummeted 94% in 2021 Recovery in travel sector hampered by second and third wave of COVID infections March 23, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Tourist arrivals to Brunei plummeted 94 percent last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting director of tourism…