BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Shifting a gear up in collective welfare assistance as well as raising awareness for the National Children Orphans’ Fund, the Community Development Department (Japem) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) in collaboration with DST Group, Radio Televisyen Brunei and B-Mobile Communications launched an SMS service .
BRUNEI-MUARA Wednesday, August 11, 2010 The overall winner of this year’s Brunei Information Communication Technology Awards (Bicta) plans to market their winning software programme to regional markets, while working with the Brunei government to develop the local ICT hub. CEO and President of Teleconsult Lord John Shazell yesterday told The Brunei Times that they launched .
TUTONG Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Tutong needs to draw in potential tourists passing through Brunei’s coastal highway, which sees about 800,000 local commuters and foreign travellers “whistle” through the district every year, a consultant working on the Tutong’s long-term development plan said yesterday. Louise Strogen of Integrated Environmental Consultants (IEC) Sdn Bhd suggested that Tutong .
TUTONG Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Consultants mapping out development plans for Tutong district for the next two decades yesterday suggested that Brunei build its second airport there as a catalyst for service sector development to take place. Three locations were mooted for the site of the facility but after consideration of land suitability and environmental .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Wednesday, August 11, 2010 By the command of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Holy Month of Ramadhan will begin tomorrow as the new moon could not be sighted yesterday. The announcement was made shortly after Maghrib prayers by Dato Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Metussin Hj Baki .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Wednesday, August 11, 2010 A man charged with two counts of infringing the intellectual property rights of Suria Records Sdn Bhd (M) allegedly by selling without licence music and video CDs (compact discs) pleaded not guilty before the Intermediate Court yesterday and will be claiming trial. The charges read that Yong Teck .
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 .
Students seeking to further their education at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) but unfortunately missed the August 2010 intake, can now look forward to the newly opened January 2011 intake for the university’s Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Degrees and the University Bridging Programme – an initiative by UBD – that will potentially see prospective students join their .
A mother and her son escaped unhurt last night when their car caught fire at a convenient store at Kiulap. The Fire and Rescue Department received a call at 7.20pm and arrived at the scene at 7.25 pm. Ten fighters from Beribi and BSB fire stations led by Station Officer Hj Mustapa bin Hj Mohamad .
MIRI, MALAYSIA Monday, August 9, 2010 The mayor of Miri has assured Bruneians that the city is safe to visit, despite news reports of the city’s crimes against tourists. Lawrence Lai (picture) said: “We have been working hard on this area, and I think Bruneians should really come down and take a look instead of .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, August 9, 2010 Tony Hj Karim was yesterday crowned champion of the DYTM Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Charity Golf Tournament his score of one-under 71 carded on Saturday was the best overall gross at the three-day tournament. Contested at the par-72 golf course of the Royal Brunei Golf and Country .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Monday, August 9, 2010 The former Bruneian diplomat to Indonesia, Hj Yakib Hj Juman, accused of accepting bribes from employment agents in Indonesia will have his verdict read out by the Magistrates’ Court today. Hj Yakib, who was the Third Secretary (Counsellor) at the Brunei Embassy in Jakarta, has been charged with .
Over 1,300 runners turned up for the highly anticipated Standard Chartered Charity Run 2010 early yesterday morning in Jerudong. People from all walks of life took part in the race and ran all the way to the finish line without fail, braving the scorching heat, all for a good cause. The event began with a .
Rules that govern the practices of architects, surveyors and engineers in Brunei are in the final stages of establishment, according to the president of Brunei Institute of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (Puja). Dato Hj Idris disclosed this at the ,Puja Architect’s Night on Saturday. The Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Order is a draft legislation which .
The number of people in Brunei with blood vessel diseases, which lead to strokes, is “disproportionate” to the population, a health expert told The Brunei Times yesterday. Dr Haroon Pillay, head of the Neurosurgery Department at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (Ripas) Hospital, blamed the disproportion on “faulty lifestyles”. “Considering the population of Brunei, we .
Some 18 youths were detained for further questioning during a police operation at the Kiulap commercial area early yesterday morning after alcoholic drinks were found at the arrest site. Senior Inspector Pg Abd Aziz Pg Hj Muhammad, leader of the operation, said: “13 males and five females aged 20 to 28 years were detained for .
Warns over unpaid wages to workers The Department of Labour is taking a firm stand against employers found to have violated Brunei’s Labour laws and is appealing to employees not to hold back complaints to help enforcement officers carry out investigations. Awang Zulhilmi Hj Abidin, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Head of Law Enforcement Section, in .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE Indian High Commission in Brunei Darussalam will once again be hosting a Flag Hoisting ceremony, to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day on August 15. The event will take place at 8am at the High Commission’s newly purchased site, located at the Diplomatic Enclave near the Ministry .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 DURING the holy month of Ramadhan, the Employees Trust Fund’s (TAP) service counters will operate from 8.15am to 1pm on Monday to Thursday and Saturday. On Friday, (headquarters only) the operating hours will be from 8.15am to 11pm. Employers and the public are advised to take note of .
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 .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Saturday, August 7, 2010 THE Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) yesterday announced the introduction of national awards for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), recognising their achievements in a bid to strengthen their role in the country’s development. “In recognising the importance and important role played by SMEs as the backbone .
