Sahrol Daud (Borneo Bulletin) A woman security personnel was fined B$750 or to serve one month’s imprisonment in default by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, after she pleaded guilty to having in her possession several cans and bottles of uncustomed alcoholic drinks. Marinah Hj Ahmad, 33, was caught attempting to smuggle 27 .
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Edwin Eng & Syafiq Affendy (Borneo Bulletin) HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend the launch of the fourth International Halal Products Expo at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, which will be held for four days until August 2. The annual event is co-organised by the Ministry .
(Borneo Bulletin) Two cars were involved in a collision at Jalan Tengah Seria yesterday morning. No one was severely injured in the accident, which reportedly occurred around 6.40am. It happened during a heavy rain and led to traffic moving slowly Views :294
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Syafiq Affendy (Borneo Bulletin) ONE of the highlights at this year’s International Halal Expo is the Agro Park showcase. The Department of Agriculture, under the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, last year appointed SQW Consulting of the United Kingdom for the design of the park, the masterplan, and the implementation of recommended commercial and .
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(Borneo Bulletin) QAF Brunei yesterday lost one of its top senior managers. Dato Paduka Chua Pheng Siong (photo) passed away peacefully at RIPAS Hospital after a brief illness. Born on July 14, 1945, he spent most of his early years in the Kuala Belait District. He studied at Maktab Anthony Abell and later in SOAS .
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H1N1 cases nearing 800 M K Anwar (Borneo Bulletin) WITH the current H1N1 situation in Brunei reaching the “community spread” stage, the Ministry of Health has increased its strategy and efforts to control the virus to the Protect and Treat phase. An update by the ministry yesterday stated that a total of 786 cases of .
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Rossfadelah (Borneo Bulletin) TUTONG Fire and Rescue Department yesterday held a cleaning campaign as one of the efforts to curb Influenza A(H1N1) outbreak. The cleaning campaign took place at the department compound as well as the housing area behind the department’s premises. It aimed to ensure the area is clean and safe. The campaign was .
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Rossfadelah (Borneo Bulletin) A DZIKIR Syarafilanam competition was held in conjunction with His Majesty’s 63rd birthday celebration at the multi-purpose hall of Hassanal Bokiah Mosque, Tutong. The competition was organised by the committee members of His Majesty’s birthday celebration with muslimah members of Tutong mosques. Five muslimah groups took part in the competiton, where each .
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Kampong Bukit Primary School, Tutong II, held a spelling competition recently. All the students that took part were tested on their spelling skills Views :393
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BAIDURI Bank Group recently held a French language course for its employees as part of its initiative to promote personal development among its staff. A certificate presentation ceremony was held yesterday at the group’s training centre in Kiarong for 23 employees who successfully completed the course. Sixteen were awarded the certificate of completion while the .
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