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Public housing payments $64 million in arrears Debt Recovery Unit established to investigate defaulters

March 21, 2023

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Housing Development Department has reported arrears of over $64 million due to housing loan and rent defaults, the…

Development ministry tables $334 million budget Improving public housing, water supply top MoD’s agenda

March 18, 2023

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development (MoD) on Saturday proposed a budget of $334.9 million for the 2023/24 fiscal year, vowing…

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…

Data collection goes digital for 2021 population census For the first time, residents will be able to fill out the questionnaire online without having to meet census officers

October 21, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has launched an online portal for the national population and housing (BPP) census, which will allow residents…

Gov’t rolls out online payment portal Public housing bills can now be paid through the One Common Billing System

February 28, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Homeowners under the National Housing Scheme can now make online payments for their housing bills through the government’s new…

Sultan warns against corruption in public infrastructure projects HM pays surprise visit to Ministry of Development

January 14, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty issued a stern warning to development officials on Monday, saying “corruption is a bridge to hell” after…

Brunei revises renovation guidelines for public housing The government launched a series of updated guidelines to improve land use and management

November 5, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development has updated a series of planning guidelines to improve land use and safety, including extension…

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