BRUNEI-MUARA Thursday, June 3, 2010 THE Asian Forensic Science Network (AFSN) and the International Forensic Science Alliance (IFSA) will be signing a preliminary memorandum of understanding today to mark the official partnering of the two associations. Dato Paduka Hj Abd Salam Abd Momin, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health on Tuesday during the opening .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 3, 2010 QUALITY Control Conventions (QCC) play an important role in generating the spirit of determination and dedication of every officer and employee in using ICT facilities to help the government improve the quality of public services, said the Permanent Secretary yesterday during his speech at the Quality Control Convention .
The fifth edition of the International Halal Products Expo beginning today promises to be a bigger and better show. This year, as part of creating awareness on Brunei’s very own Halal brand, an exclusive hamper consisting of an array of Brunei Halal products will be on sale from today. “All products in the hamper carry .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 3, 2010 BRUNEI now has its very own set of guidelines and standards for the manufacture of halal pharmaceutical and food products after it was officially unveiled last night by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR). Past reports stated that the publication of these guidelines would put Brunei .
BRUNEI-MUARA Thursday, June 3, 2010 GOVERNMENT policy can pull significant weight in ensuring the continued existence of indigenous peoples should the government value cultural diversity, said a professor of Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Leeds. Following his public lecture at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on his 35 years of research in Borneo, Victor .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 3, 2010 Death-In-Custody Trial THE Investigation Officer into the death of a detainee at the Sengkurong Police Station, acting Superintendent Metussin, told the High Court yesterday that the detainee attempted to escape from police custody which prompted a struggle between Limau Manis personnel and the detainee. The detainee, Abdul Rahim .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 3, 2010 THE British Forces Brunei will be holding its first ever open day this month to give the public an opportunity to interact with its British and Gurkha soldiers in Seria, Kuala Belait. According to Defence Adviser of British Forces Brunei Captain Alan Rycroft and OC Support Company Major .
BRUNEI-MUARA Thursday, June 3, 2010 HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday has consented to attend the funeral of Allahyarhamah Pengiran Datin Hajah Siti Jeliha Pengiran Hj Mohammad, the wife of Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Nawawi. Pehin Dato Haji Mohd Nawawi is the Private and Confidential .
STUDENTS having “weak spirits and souls” is one of the reasons why mass hysterias became rampant in some primary and secondary schools in the country recently, according to a speaker from the Islamic Dakwah Centre. According to Ustaz Hj Anwari bin Hj Rawi, if students are “possessed” by spirits, they should be treated with Islamic .
AT EXACTLY 10.58am yesterday morning, Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) achieved a milestone as it took delivery of the first of six Boeing 777-200ER which landed at the Brunei International Airport. The RBA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Robert Yang was with Haji Omarali bin Haji Mohd Ja’afar, Director of the Department of Civil Aviation, and members .