BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans received a boost when it received a total of $52,885 contribution yesterday from three institutions. Out of the total, $20,000 was received from DST Group. On hand to present the donation on behalf of DST Group was Group Development .
BRUNEIMUARA Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE National Anti-Drug Association of Brunei Darussalam (Basmida) will launch an English version of an Islamic Da’wah Centre publication next Saturday as the book contains important values that can reach a wider audience. In a press conference yesterday, President of Basmida Datin Hjh Masni Mohd Ali said that she translated .
TEMBURONG Saturday, August 7, 2010 WORKING mothers in Temburong district were advised to have their newborns get used to taking pumped breast milk two weeks before returning to work. Speaking at the World Breastfeeding Week event, Hjh Siti Aishah Hj Damit, a senior nurse at the Berakas Health Centre, said the familiarising process is important .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 BRUNEI businesses must go beyond just handing out “mock cheques” if they want to get serious about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive. Rikke Netterstrom, director of CSR Asia, yesterday said Malaysia and Brunei were still hampered by a conservative mindset, and preferred to hand out “mock cheques” .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 A BUSINESS networking group met for the first time at the iCentre yesterday with aims of sharing ideas and bringing people of all different business backgrounds together. Keeran Janin, managing director of Expansys Technologies, in partnership with the iCentre brought about the idea of forming a group called .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 Ho Yapp Meng, Mei Kong Café BUSINESS activities in Bandar have dwindled over the years with new commercial areas like Gadong, Kiulap and Serusop emerging. Ho Yapp Meng, owner of Mei Kong Cafe in the middle of town, has seen the town evolve since almost 60 years ago. .
BRUNEI-MUARA Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) is building its own Sports Complex which is expected to be completed in July next year. A groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed complex was held yesterday at the RBAirF base in Rimba. The ceremony which was officiated by the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 MUSLIM smokers were reminded of the golden opportunity to quit the unhealthy habit during Ramadhan, as the holy fasting month is merely days away. During the Friday sermon, imams highlighted that the act of fasting during Ramadhan promises great rewards and forgiveness from Allah (SWT), especially those who .
BRUNEI-MUARA Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE Fisheries Department’s annual “Sales of Fisheries Products” activity is back for three days at the Fish Landing Complex in Muara, with an increase in participation at this year’s fair as vendors from the seafood processing factor are also showcasing their wares. “Previously, only two sectors participated (in the annual .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 BRUNEI is looking forward to attracting new trade partners and investments from the West with the anticipated conclusion of the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). There is a potential for a lot more business trade and investment opportunities with the United States once the TPP is .
