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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…

MoD attributes water issues to climate change, ageing infrastructure Development minister expresses regret over frequent water disruptions, says upgrading works are underway at Bukit Barun water treatment plant

March 2, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development has identified climate change and an ageing water treatment plant as the main causes of…

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…

Construction sector faces supply chain disruptions amid COVID-19 Three national development projects are expected to be completed on schedule despite pandemic challenges

September 12, 2020

TUTONG – The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered supply chain issues in the construction industry but the government is confident that national development projects…

MoD: Theft, vandalism adding to Brunei’s water woes Development ministry says intentional damage to water pipes costs gov't $500,000

March 19, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Acts of vandalism and theft are costing the government upwards of $500,000 to address, the minister of Development disclosed…

$73M Jalan Residency expansion project nearing completion The new four-lane road will ease congestion for more than 18,000 daily commuters

March 15, 2018

The widening of Jalan Residency in Bandar Seri Begawan is expected to be completed this June, the Ministry of Development announced on Thursday.…

Plans to include Thursdays in ‘No Plastic Bag Weekend’ under review Ministry of Development wants to reduce the amount of solid waste from 1.4kg per person per day to 1kg by 2035.

March 13, 2018

Shoppers may soon see an additional day to the three-day ‘No Plastic Bag Weekend’ initiative, in the government’s efforts to drive down solid…

Gov’t to introduce prepaid water meters to curb wastage Bruneians consume twice as much water daily as Singaporeans

March 11, 2018

Prepaid water meters will be introduced soon to curb water wastage and reduce the burden of subsidies on the government, the Ministry of…

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