THE ASEAN region cradles a vast wealth of plant and animal species that people depend upon for food, medicine, shelter, livelihood, and other needs. A pressing issue faced by the region and other parts of the world, however, is the sharing of these natural resources. Access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN STANDARD CHARTERED Bank (SCB) held a live draw to pick 10 lucky winners for its recent Grand Supermarket Sweepstakes promotion. It was conducted at Hua Ho Manggis Mall in Bandar Seri Begawan. The draw was part of the bank’s Hua Ho MasterCard Grand Supermarket Sweepstakes promotion that was held from August 28 .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN STRONG winds caused power disruption in some areas of Brunei-Muara and Temburong as many electric cables were snapped by the uprooted trees yesterday. Roofs of some of the houses were also blown away by the strong wind. Fire and Rescue Department received 26 emergency calls yesterday, in which 20 were about uprooted .
Jason Thomas BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE future of Brunei’s international football will debated at the highest level of the sport when the FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by FIFA President Joseph S Blatter, convenes in Brazil on Tuesday. The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) was deregistrated from the Registrar of Societies (ROS) on November 15 .
Rachel Thien BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Acting Assistant Director of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) yesterday warned that drug syndicates “will not stop” and continue to adopt new tactics to lure new victims. “Drug syndicates do not care who you are or what gender you are. This does not mean that women are just their focus,” .
NAJ A man caught a turtle during his recent fishing trip in Muara. As the animal was endangered, he later released the turtle to the ocean. According to the man, who wished to remain anonymous, he always went fishing in the area but it was the first time he caught a turtle. Photo left shows .
In conjunction with Orchid Garden Hotel’s 10th Anniversary, a thanksgiving prayer was held at Vanda Restaurant. About 50 members, staff, officers and their spouse were present at the event as well as the Orchid Garden Hotel’s General Manager, Shamsul Bahrin Pehin Dato Dr Hj Ahmad. Also in attendance was the Minister of Culture, Youth and .
NAJ Officers from the International and Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Education (MoE) attended Hari Raya open house hosted by the Head of the Unit, Abd Khalid bin Haji Mahmood. The open house was aimed at strengthening the relationships among the staff and as an appreciation for their commitment in doing any activities or events .
The law enforcement unit of BSB Municipal board yesterday afternoon hosted a Hari Raya open house for its staff at its office in the capital. Also present was the Head of the Law Enforcement Unit Awang Abu Basrah Bin Hj Md Mansor. The event was aimed at celebrating the Hari Raya festivity, as well as .
WELL into the first week of Syawal, officers from the Islamic Da’wah Centre yesterday organised a visit to homes of Muslims converts in the inland area of the Belait District. Led by the guest of honour, Haji Harun bin Haji Juned, the Secretary of the Islamic Religious Council Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, .
