News World News World Millions protest in youth-led global climate strike From Sydney to Sao Paulo, masses march for action on climate change ahead of UN summit September 21, 2019 NEW YORK (AFP) – Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was “only the…
News World News World Draft UN report warns of rising seas, storm surges, melting permafrost Uncurbed emissions will lead to rising seas, decline in fish stocks, more damage caused by superstorms September 2, 2019 PARIS (AFP) – The same oceans that nourished human evolution are poised to unleash misery on a global scale unless the carbon pollution…
News National News National MEMI aims to reach 10% electric car usage before 2035 Gov't eyes pilot project to introduce electric vehicles to Brunei August 15, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Energy, Manpower and Industry (MEMI) wants to be more aggressive in promoting electric vehicles in Brunei,…
News National News National To blunt impact of forest fires, Brunei to introduce new law to tackle open burning Incidents of open burning recorded daily in past year August 5, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei is set to introduce a law that will tackle “rampant” open burning in an effort to mitigate bush…
Features National Features National ‘Commercialisation of tropical resources key to preventing biodiversity loss’ UBD's Botanical Research Centre looks to cash in on Brunei's tropical wealth by developing herbal medicines, beauty products June 10, 2019 BRUNEI-MUARA – As the world faces the worst biodiversity crisis in human history, Brunei remains a rare pocket of pristine plant and animal…
News National Community News National Community Local businesses pledge to reduce single-use plastics More than 50 businesses will be saying no to plastic straws, cutlery and containers as part of the #zerowastebrunei campaign May 27, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Over 50 businesses, including cafes and restaurants, have committed to stop providing single use plastics at least one day…
News National News National Gov’t looking to ban import of styrofoam, single-use plastic bags More drastic measures needed to curb plastic pollution, JASTRe says April 23, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government is moving towards a ban on imports of styrofoam and single-use plastic bags in an effort to…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Mukim Labi to be developed into ecotourism haven Gov't says it will not offer forested sites to developers, will maintain integrity of Labi's unique biodiversity March 25, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism will be developing Mukim Labi in Belait into a sustainable eco-friendly centre…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t to revive National Council on Climate Change The council will oversee Brunei's commitments under the Paris Agreement March 20, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government on Tuesday announced it will be reviving the National Council on Climate Change (BNCCC) to align with…
News National News National ‘Dump your e-waste with us, save the environment’ Improper disposal of electronics can be hazardous, as they often contain chemicals such as lead, mercury and arsenic December 11, 2018 BELAIT – Due to the lack of facilities for proper disposal of electronic waste, two local recycling companies have joined hands to create…