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Sultan’s personal gift of dates should reach all muslims
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Muslims around the world, as well as those in Brunei Darussalam, will soon be observing Ramadhan Al-Mubarak, a holy month that promises boundless blessings for the faithful, Borneo Bulletin reported.In this regard, we, as Muslims, need to hold religious ceremonies throughout the holy month to increase our devotion to Allah the Almighty, and at the same time, seek forgiveness ...
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Britain Brunei Business Forum talks about opportunities and challenges on investing in Myanmar
Bandar Seri Begawan - Recognised to be the last destination for investment in Asia following its transformation into multi-party democratic society and a market economy, Myanmar has opened its door to vast investment opportunities to the world including companies in Brunei Darussalam. Outlining some of the main business and investment opportunities in Myanmar for Brunei companies, Madam Daw Yin ...
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Navy cargo ships prove their mettle
DESPITE perhaps being less glamorous than a destroyer or an aircraft carrier, navy cargo ships are an invaluable asset in disaster relief efforts, said the captain of the US Navy Ship Matthew ...
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Biang overcomes water scare
utilised from June 19. These facilities ensured that troops and villagers had safe and clean water for their daily needs.Republic of China Armed Forces ...
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Nursing students off to the Philippines for educational visit
) left yesterday for a seven-day educational trip to Manila.The group, comprising 13 nursing students and five lecturers, will visit the Far Eastern University, St Luke's Medical Centre and the National Mental Health Centre.This visit aims to expose the students to healthcare settings and cultures outside Brunei and to international standard of healthcare management ...
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Building a happy family based on Islamic teachings
Ismuhadi said parents, as the heads of the family, play an important role in shaping the development of their children from infancy to adulthood."Both husband and wife should make sure their home is a place where Allah ...
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Potential to expand virgin coconut oil in local intl market
PRODUCTION of virgin coconut oil could be expanded to meet the demands of both the domestic and international market, a local entrepreneur said yesterday."In the ...
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Bruneian firms urged to invest in Myanmar
(L-R) The outgoing British High Commissioner to Brunei HE Rob Fenn, SCB Brunei CEO Lai Pei-Si, Myanmar Ambassador to Brunei HE Daw Yin Yin Myint and Dato Paduka Timothy Ong during the panel discussion on investing in Myanmar at the Radisson Hotel. Picture: BT/Leo ...
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Half a million cases of dates distributed to Muslims in Brunei
Chairman of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Committee of Governors, HRH Prince Haji 'Abdul Malik (L) presented a box of dates to one of the recipients during the distribution ceremony held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) Chancellor Hall. The dates were personal gifts from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to all Muslim residents in the ...
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Observe piety during Ramadhan says HRH
Chairman of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Committee of Governors, HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik (L) presents the dates to a recipient during the distribution of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's personal contribution for Ramadhan at Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) Chancellor Hall. Picture: BT/Md Asdeny ...
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Prince Malik says there shouldnt be any instance of Muslims in the country not receiving these gifts
Bandar Seri Begawan - Muslims around the world, as well as those in Brunei Darussalam, will soon be observing Ramadhan Al-Mubarak, a holy month that promises boundless blessings for the faithful. In this regard, we, as Muslims, need to hold religious ceremonies throughout the holy month to increase our devotion to Allah the Almighty, and at the same time, seek forgiveness from Allah the ...
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Wild Planet Adventures 12-Day Borneo Exploration Showcases Wildlife Sighting Opportunities
Wildlife viewing specialist Wild Planet Adventures (WPA) spent five years creating the best possible opportunities to see rare and exotic wildlife in a destination facing some of the fastest deforestation in the world. The result is the 12-day Borneo -- Weird and Wonderful Wildlife with eight departures beginning in March 2013. "This trip crystallizes our style of meaningful encounters ...
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Arturas Rimkevicius off to goal-scoring start at DPMM
Scoring twice on your debut after coming on as a substitute is certainly one way to make a lasting first impression, and that is exactly what Arturas Rimkevicius did for Brunei DPMM on Sunday night.The new striker came on in the 33rd minute of their StarHub League Cup quarter-final against Tanjong Pagar United and was instrumental in helping the defending champions overturn a two-goal deficit ...
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Brunei Indonesia Msia Singapura Setuju Dengan Pelan Jalur 700 Mhz
SINGAPURA, 18 Jun (Bernama) -- Pihak Berkuasa Industri Teknologi Info-komunikasi Brunei Darussalam (AITI), Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika Indonesia (DG SDPPI), Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) dan Pihak Berkuasa Pembangunan Infocomm Singapura (IDA) telah bersama-sama mengumumkan komitmen untuk selaras dengan pelan jalur 700 MHz ...
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His majesty visits royal Gurkha Rifles in Seria
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday bade farewell to soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) at their base in Tuker Lines, Seria as they have completed their four-year stint under a rotational tour of duty in Brunei, Borneo Bulletin reported.The battalion has had a highly successful time in Brunei, working closely with the Royal Brunei ...
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Brunei told Boost market confidence
Right environment needed for Islamic finance to prosper.BRUNEI must create market confidence by improving its systems if it wants to become a significant player in the global Islamic finance scene, ...
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8-nation SAR teams descend on disaster-struck Mentiri
SEARCH and Rescue (SAR) reinforcements from seven countries descended upon "disaster-struck" Mentiri to assist the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday.In this drill scenario, the SAR teams from China, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, United States, Vietnam and India came in the aftermath of Typhoon Simpur. China, Malaysia and Thailand SAR Teams deployed helicopters within hours ...
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Glimpse of Bruneis past at history carnival
(Above) A father and son looking at paintings at the History Carnival yesterday. (Below) A family playing with a boat model. Pictures: BT/Rahwani ...
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Brunei Singapore to enhance ICT tie-up
Minister of Communication YB Pehin Dato Hj Abdullah (L) held a bilateral meeting with Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob (R) at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Conjunction with the 9th Ministerial Forum on ICT 2013, Singapore. Picture: Courtesy of ...
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HRH urges local Islamic financial institutions to adopt PPP models
HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, delivering sabda at the opening of the Brunei Islamic Investment Summit 2013 at The Empire Hotel & Country Club yesterday. Picture: BT/ Fitri ...
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HM bids farewell to RGRs 2nd Battalion
2RGR press release said.The statement added the Battalion has had a highly successful time in Brunei, working closely with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces ...
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New Focus on Brunei's Schools
Brunei has an education system to be proud of, which has made the recent discovery of dirty and badly maintained toilet facilities at 180 schools all the more unacceptable for the Ministry of Education.
Brunei has one of the best systems of education in the region. As a country, Brunei spends over 10% of its government budget on education, among children in the country there is a 99% literary rate, and schooling for all citizens is free (while foreign residents pay only a small charge). Read more
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