By Fadhil Yunus Dk Sharifah Elia Baizura, Desmond Lim, Sheikh Rashid and Hj Ideris at yesterday’s talk. PHOTO: SIM Y H Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) has intensified its efforts to provide various means of support and assistance for budding local companies to grow and internationalise away from their comfort zone in Brunei .
Brunei has the potential to become a role model in terms of driving the halal agenda forward for both Muslim and non-Muslim nations. This was stated by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Hjh Suriyah bte Hj Umar, in her remarks made during the closing ceremony of the International Halal .
The initiative to promote and oversee the development of the Brunei Halal Brand in the global market is well under way and could be achieved in two-three years’ time as discussions with a string of reputable contacts are currently in progress. Hjh Suriyah bte Hjh Umar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry and Primary .
As Brunei Darussalam marked the Royal Brunei Armed Forces 49th anniversary yesterday, members of the public gathered in masses at the Penanjong Garrison Camp to join in the celebrations. Abirifdi Hj Ratu, a spectator hailing from Kg Serasa, commented on the importance of having such a disciplined, well-coordinated armed force in order to defend the .
Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei (MUIB) recently sponsored approximately $13,000 to a 14-year-old student, Awg Abdul Hafiz bin Hasrin, who is suffering from heart disease. The donation was presented by Awg Hj Harun bin Hj Junid, Secretary of Majlis Ugama Islam. Majlis Ugama Islam was made known of the boy’s illness by the father and in .
It has been 35 years since they left Brunei Hall but the good memories are still very much alive. Former residents of Brunei Hall back in 1975 took a trip down memory lane when they gathered for a heart-warming reunion at the London-inspired Terindak Restaurant last night. The first Welfare Officer of Brunei Hall, Pg .
Thirty undergraduates from Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College went to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah yesterday to attend an intellectual development course. The undergraduates were seen off by the university’s Acting Ra’es Dr Hj Abdullah Hj Lampoh. Eight instructors, including a group leader, from the college will be supervising the students. The course is one .
In line with the Earth Day, the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources last night held a book launching ceremony during the welcoming dinner attended by delegates from the 4th Heart of Borneo Trilateral Meeting and the “Forests to Reefs” workshop participants at the Rizqun International Hotel. On hand to officiate the book launch was .
In the run-up to the upcoming second semester exams, a motivational talk was held at University of Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) to remind students of the need to cultivate a sense of being ready and well-equipped. “The challenge for students sitting for their examinations is like stepping into a battlefield. Obviously, we need to leave .
Some 140 youths from the Asean region including China, Korea and Japan will assemble and take part in an educational forum concerning environmental conservation issues at the Asean Plus Three Youth Environment Forum to be held on April 22-25 at the Empire Hotel and Country Club. As the host country, Brunei will be represented by .
