BRUNEI-MUARA Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Teleconsult Sdn Bhd came out on top at yesterday’s Brunei Information Communication Technology Awards (Bicta), winning the prestigious Patron’s Award with their entry “InDepth Stereo”, a software programme that produces 3D surround sound at a fraction of the cost of Dolby or THX systems. His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee .
BRUNEI-MUARA Friday, August 6, 2010 Four Bruneian women were honoured at “The Women’s Forum” yesterday, in recognition for their leadership in their respective fields and their contribution to the Brunei economy, a statement by organiser AsiaInc Forum said. Najibah Eradah PAM Al-Sufri, 27, was awarded the “Young Woman Achiever” for being the first Bruneian woman .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, August 5, 2010 His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, yesterday met Chief of Kuwait Investment Authority Badar R Elsaad on the fourth and final day of his official visit to the country. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Yang .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Friday, June 25, 2010 Light Rail Transport (LRT) system can be successful in Brunei despite fuel subsidies, said a transportation consultant from the BSB Development Masterplan yesterday. “There have been quite a few examples of Gulf states with fuel subsidies such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar where mass transit systems have .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 24, 2010 Brunei is mulling the possibility of developing vertical housing after 2012 to accommodate the long list of housing applicants and ensure effective land use for development purposes. Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman yesterday said that by 2014, a .
The Government of Brunei Darussalam in its long-term development plan has listed social security and environment as two of its eight development strategies. The environment strategy will ensure the proper conservation of the country’s natural environment and cultural habitat. A new Environment Act will strengthen the protection of the environment and ensure sustainable management of .
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has divorced his wife, Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar Binti Hakim Mazhar with a single ‘Talak’. It took effect yesterday, 3rd Rejab 1431 of Muslim Calendar corresponding to June 16, 2010. This was announced by the Grand Chamberlain, YAM Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara .
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (Top) Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha receiving an audience from Mme Zhang Jinfeng (L), wife of Min Yongnian, the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Brunei. (Bottom) Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (L) receiving in audience Mrs Manichanh Phouyavong wife of Souvanna Phouyavong Ambassador of .
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office receiving in audience Min Yongnian, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei. The Chinese envoy presented his letter of credentials before His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of .
TUTONG Monday, June 7, 2010 THE Ministry of Development yesterday began replanting Karamunting trees (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) at Pengkalan Pinang Penanjong beach in Tutong district in conjunction with World Environment Day which fell on Saturday. Ten trees were planted. The planting of the trees were in line with the Forestry Department’s commitment and initiative to plant .
HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah (L), the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, receives Alexander B Yano, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Brunei, at Istana Nurul Iman. Picture: Infofoto number of view: 38
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Friday, June 4, 2010 HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday officiated at the opening of the fifth edition of the International Halal Products Expo (IPHE) 2010, continuing national efforts to establish Brunei as a regional halal hub. With His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee .
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 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 HIS Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, condemned the recent Israeli raid on Gaza-bound Turkish aid ships, in a joint statement with other ministers of the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (Asean-GCC) Ministerial Meeting yesterday. Released at the conclusion of the meeting, the .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Tuesday, June 1, 2010 THE 49th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) was celebrated with much pomp and pageantry as His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Supreme Commander of RBAF, descended into the celebration to take a closer look at the country’s military capabilities on .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, May 31, 2010 THE Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) celebrates their 49th anniversary today after a two-week preparation by over 1,400 personnel from the RBAF and Ministry of Defence. Several events have been lined up for the celebration at Penanjong Garrison in Tutong district, which is expected to be attended by .
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday announced the much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle and new appointments for another five-year term. The historic announcement by the monarch saw four deputy ministers ushered in as new cabinet ministers, as four cabinet ministers were relieved of their posts, three incumbent ministers retaining their same portfolios .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, May 29, 2010 No proboscis hurt in forest clearing THE Public Works Department (PWD) has allayed public concern regarding the clearing of mangroves along Sungai Damuan saying that it was necessary in a bid to combat floodings in residential areas along the river. Flooding is a big problem for the kampongs .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, May 27, 2010 HIS Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasised the need to produce a knowledgeable generation that possesses a firm understanding of genuine Islamic values. In his sabda at the National Al-Quran Reading Competition at the International Convention .
BELAIT Wednesday, May 26, 2010 BRUNEI’S first shipment of 10,000 metric tonnes of methanol set sail to China on Monday night, marking the first major downstream activity for the Sultanate and an important milestone on the country’s road to economic diversification. Brunei Methanol Company’s (BMC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mohd Reduan Hj Mohd Yusof said .
BRUNEI-MUARA Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Raising awareness is what matters now: Energy Minister BRUNEI could see fuel subsidies retracted for the second time next year as the government is mulling over the idea of repeating and extending their awareness campaign for more than one day. The exercise is hoped to heighten consumers’ awareness of the .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, May 24, 2010 THERE were long queues at several petrol filling stations across Brunei-Muara District last night as motorists stock up on fuels in their last bid to avoid having to pay the commercial price when fuel subsidies are retracted for a day today. Because of the long queues, several filling .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BRUNEI reported three to five cases of the rare “simian” malaria over the past 10 years, which is just as dangerous as being infected with other types of malaria. In an interview with The Brunei Times, Head of the Environmental Health Division Dr Muhammad Hussein explained that simian malaria is transmitted to .
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KUALA LUMPUR JUST and fair. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam highlighted these two words as values that Islam contributes to global business as it looks forward to an economic resurgence. In a titah delivered at the Sixth World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) here, His Majesty noted that there have been .
KUALA LUMPUR HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam arrived yesterday in Kuala Lumpur to attend the Sixth World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) which opens today. His Majesty is expected to deliver a titah at the opening ceremony and attend the official luncheon. On arrival at the Subang Airforce Base, His Majesty .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN HIS Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade arrived at Tajikistan’s Dushanbe International Airport yesterday to attend the 37th Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Foreign Ministers Meeting. The 37th OIC Foreign Ministers Meeting is expected to discuss political and economic issues as well as combating international .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN MOTORISTS must respect cyclists as they have same rights to use the road, said the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources yesterday. Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Hj Yahya Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar said that motorists must be extra careful if there are cyclists on the road .
The most rewarding and hottest talent competition in Brunei “Who’s Got Talent? Season 2″ or WGT2 (for short) is nearing its end with the top 30 contestants eyeing public votes to bring them even closer to the grand prize of BND$3,500. ‘Who’s Got Talent?’ is organised by B-Mobile Communications Sdn Bhd and Relentless Entertainment Brunei. .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN ALL that glistens is not gold, but when it comes to ceremonies of great importance, the scene would not be complete without that extra flair that makes it significantly Bruneian. The Jongsarat, for instance, is an item of clothing that is accompanied by the Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung for very special .
