The tiny but thriving Islamic Sultanate of Brunei perches on the northwestern coast of Borneo, completely encircled by the East Malaysian state of Sarawak.
Brunei is a little slice of Islamic heaven. Alcohol is virtually unobtainable, there's no nightlife to speak of, and the political culture encourages quiet acquiescence to the edicts of the sultan. The folk of Brunei are amply rewarded for their conformist ways with free healthcare, free education, free sporting centres, cheap loans and high, tax-free wages.
Officials Foil Naked Escape Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - An Indonesian man just didn't have the time to put on his clothes when personnel from the Law Enforcement Section of the Immigration and National Registration Department came...
Scottish school of medicine named after a Malay Indian New Kerala Kuala Lumpur, Nov.20 : The new School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland has been named the B.C. Sekhar School of Medicine, reports the New Strait Times.
BSB As 21st Century Capital City Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam is mulling the possibility for the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, to have a world-class facility with university campus, first-class condominium and ...
2008 PSR examination passes increase by 3.78 percent Brunei Government News Centre The results of this year’s primary school evaluation, PSR, show a rise in achievement by 3.78 percent compared to 2007. 5,976 pupils passed the exams out of the 6,729 students who sat for...
Food Security Is Top Priority Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - Food security will be a priority issue at the Apec (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Leaders' Week as members are deeply concerned about the continuing impact the volatile...
Borneo jungles on canvas New Straits Times The three-week exhibition, which began on is supported by Persatuan Warisan Sarawak Kuala Lumpur, which aims to promote the culture, arts and heritage of Sarawakians, especially indigenous...
St. George’s School celebrates its 70th anniversary Brunei Government News Centre The Director General of Education made the remarks at Saint George’s School’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, Wednesday. Dayangku Hajah Mastoli said as the country enters the era of 21st...
IT systems become critical component in today’s business environment Brunei Government News Centre It systems have become a critical component in today’s business environment. E-mail services, databases, ERP applications, manufacturing applications, process-control applications need to be...
LTD-RBPF joint operation culminate with 29 summons issued Brunei Government News Centre The Road Safety Council was established to support the government’s desire and efforts in reducing road accidents and to ensure safe road conditions for road users. Wednesday, the Royal ...
All 200 Brunei pilgrims of this Haj season already in Mekkah or Medinah Brunei Government News Centre All Brunei pilgrims who are to perform the Haj this season are already in Mekkah Al-Mukaramah or Medinah Al-Munawwarah. The last group of 200 pilgrims left the country aboard the 5th Haj flight...
Strong Yen To Hit Car Sales In Brunei Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - The strong yen is likely to hurt car buyers in Brunei. The Japanese yen has appreciated by a whopping 28 per cent against the Brunei dollar.
Sultan To Attend Apec, Join Global Economic Debate Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - More than 8,000 people comprising leaders, delegates, authorities, government officials, entrepreneurs and journalists representing the 21 member economies of the Apec (Asia ...
Cooperate, Advice To Shrimp Farmers Bru Direct Bandar Seri Begawan - Shrimp farmers must cooperate to reduce fragmentation and improve the efficiency of the industry in order to expand and reach economies of scale, said the director of the ...
UBD’s faculty members must work together in advancing institution Brunei Government News Centre All University Brunei Darussalam’s academic staff members are advised to find ways to further develop the university especially in carrying out focused research and studies as advocated in ...
Last Haj flight carrying 195 Brunei pilgrims leave for Holy Land Brunei Government News Centre About 195 Brunei pilgrims aboard the 5th and last Haj flight this season left for Mekkah Tuesday afternoon. They will join other Haj pilgrims to perform the Haj - fifth pillar of Islam in the Holy...
Any party found to operate business without valid license is liable to fine Brunei Government News Centre Under the Minor Rules and Regulations of the Municipal Board, it is an offence for a car workshop to make modifications or alterations on a vehicle without written permission from the authority...
Breast feeding symposium for first time mothers Brunei Government News Centre A symposium on the benefits of mother’s milk has been held at the Health Promotion Centre in Berakas. Those taking part at the one-day seminar were briefed on the importance of mother’s...
First Aid Basic Training for students of Sayyidina Ali Secondary School Brunei Government News Centre Exposing students to activities related to paramedics and the Red Crescent Association was among the aim of the Sayyidina Ali Secondary School in organising basic training on first aid. More than...
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