Provides the latest RSS feeds for Brunei News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Brunei News.net http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/cat/1948b3b9eadbd541/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 04:03:58 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:03:58 -0400 30 The Brunei Times/Asia News Network Sunday, May 19, 2013 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - The Seventh Meeting of Brunei-Singapore Environment Cooperation was held in Singapore on Friday with an exchange of delegates from the Sultanate. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman, the Minister of Development, represented Brunei alongside other senior officials from ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214611246/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:12:22 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214611246/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 PSYCHOLOGICAL approaches might be more effective in addressing the attitude of motorists in order to deter road and traffic accidents.Acknowledging that road accidents were on the rise in Brunei despite years of awareness-raising campaigns and increasingly stricter law enforcement, ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608848/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:35 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608848/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Datin Paduka Hjh Adina Othman (2nd R) and other delegates of the 5th East Asia Gender Equality Ministerial Meeting in Beijing pose for a group photo. Picture: Courtesy of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608849/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:33 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608849/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 MUSEUMS in the country should widen their outlook and improve themselves to be more community-friendly in their creativity, image and role.This was said by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608851/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:32 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608851/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Head of the Secretariat of the MIB Supreme Council, Dr Hj Muhammad Hadi Muhammad Melayong (L) and Special Duties Officer, Rushdi Hj Abdul Rahman (R) prior to their departure last night. Picture: BT/Nabilah ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608850/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:32 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608850/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 THE Court of Appeal has called for an end to the practice of "intermittent trials" in the subordinate courts saying they were prone to a "serious risk" of miscarriage of justice.While hearing an appeal on bail revocation of two suspected burglars on Thursday, the Court of Appeal criticised the lengthy trial the defendants were enduring which began in December 2011 and had yet ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608852/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:31 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608852/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Minister of Home Affairs, YB Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman (2nd L), being briefed by an officer during a working visit to the Brunei-Muara District Office new building project at Jalan Airport Lama. Picture: BT/Saiful ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608853/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:30 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214608853/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Believing that this could be a case of an honest oversight, the spokesman for the group and Supreme Council member James Laju Ambok told a press conference here yesterday that they would forward a letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607809/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:14 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607809/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Kota Kinabalu: The Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence of a man who was convicted for the murder of his niece more than six years ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607808/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:14 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607808/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - DST yesterday launched "Safe Safar", a mobile phone application developed by young Bruneians that offers safety features to keep drivers focussed while on the ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607812/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:09 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607812/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Doha, Qatar, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, yesterday arrived in Doha, State of Qatar, where His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah will attend the 13th Doha Forum from May 20 to 22, 2013, at the invitation of Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607811/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:09 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607811/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Billion Dollar Challenge officially kicked off yesterday, and saw 70 participants from secondary schools and tertiary institutions convene to contribute towards solving global environmental ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607813/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:09 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607813/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Court of Appeal passed down a decision to dismiss an appeal made by two men tried for theft on a decision by the Intermediate Court on Thursday after having refused or revoked bail, as there was a risk of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607816/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607816/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - A cataract is a common cause of eye problems among Bruneians, said Dyg Nurbazilah Awang Bazlan, an Eye Clinic Officer from R1PAS ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607810/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607810/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Singapore remains one of the world's finest examples in establishing a successful educational system, which has become the envy of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607814/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607814/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - A local man, 43, denied two charges of outraging the modesty of a 13-year-old girl last year but no plea was taken yesterday. The defendant's bail of $5,000 or one local surety was ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607815/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607815/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Awg Othman, yesterday expressed his satisfaction over three projects under the Ministry of Home Affairs in the 9th National Development Plan (NDP), following visits to the construction ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607819/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607819/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Court of Appeal reconsidered two men's sentences in drugs offences on Thursday and reduced them after concluding they were excessive in its totality ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607818/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607818/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Imprisonment sentences passed in the Magistrate and Intermediate Courts on the same defendant was reduced after the Court of Appeal viewed it to be excessive in its totality ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607817/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607817/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The organising committee of Pusat Ehsan's 'The Run' yesterday thanked the over 7,000 registered participants who have paid for their entry fees by the extended payment closing date of May 11 during a press conference held at Vanda Restaurant, Orchid Garden Hotel ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607155/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607155/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The annual World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) was celebrated yesterday on the theme "ICT's and Improving Road ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607154/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607154/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Using smart technologies in the vehicles such as In-Vehicle Management Systems (IVMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as well as Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) will assist users in planning their routes efficiently and can reduce ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607153/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:08 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607153/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Kuala Belait - Seven food premises under the jurisdiction of the Belait District Office received grading certifications for food safety yesterday ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607161/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607161/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore reaffirmed the commitment to further boost cooperation in areas of solid waste management, air quality monitoring, water resource management, 3P (people, public and private) partnerships, climate change and transboundary haze ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607160/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607160/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) will hold the Asean Youth Entreprenuers Exhibition' on May 20 to 22, 9am to 5pm at the 4th floor of the Rizqun International Hotel in ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607159/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:07 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607159/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Two senior officers from the office of the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) Executive council Secretariat have left for Indonesia to attend an international seminar entitled 'Historical Awareness through Strengthening the National Pillars towards a Smart and Civilised ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607158/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:06 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607158/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Museums Department yesterday held its 13th celebration of the International Museum Day 2013 which was held at the Art Gallery, Dermaga Diraja Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. The event ran with the theme, 'Museums (Memory+Creativity) = Social ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607157/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:06 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607157/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Hazair bin Hj Abdullah yesterday said museums should be creative in presenting their ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607156/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:06 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607156/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - About 16,000 people have registered with the Brunei Darussalam Healthcare Information and Management System (BruHIMS) since registration for residents in the Brunei-Muara District at RIPAS hospital started on March ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607162/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:05 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607162/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 With solar and biowaste power plants already under development, Brunei Darussalam has demonstrated its willingness to meet the renewable energy goals set by the Asean community. A recent agreement with the US could provide an extra boost to these efforts and encourage investors.In March 2013, the US Department of Energy deputy secretary, Daniel Poneman, and the Brunei Darussalam minister of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607163/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:10:36 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214607163/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 As part of the Brunei International Airport's terminal modernization project, the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Ministry of Communications wish to inform the public that there will be a change in the traffic flow and passengers' movement at the Brunei International Airport with effect from Wednesday, 29 May 2013. The existing road ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214597695/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:03:03 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214597695/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 File photo shows a PhD student from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (L) presenting his research project in the White Sands area to iCUBE members. Picture: BT ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595599/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:54:03 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595599/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Minister of Industry and Primary Resources YB Pehin Dato Hj Yahya (L) and Vietnam Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat (R) signing an MoU on bilateral cooperation in agriculture and fisheries, held at The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong. Picture: BT/Ubaidillah ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595601/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:54:02 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595601/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Acting DCA director Pg Adanan Pg Badaruddin (C) briefing the media on diversion of traffic flow and passenger movement as part of the Brunei International Airport's terminal modernisation project. Picture: ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595602/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:54:01 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595602/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 The Deputy Minister of Defence, Dato Paduka Hj Mustappa Hj Sirat (R), being briefed on the Defence Academy at Tanah Jambu. Picture: Courtesy of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595604/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:54:00 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595604/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Vietnam Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat (L) and Minister of Industry and Primary Resources YB Pehin Dato Hj Yahya (R) take a closer look at rice seedlings at a farm in the Kg Wasan padi fields. Picture: Courtesy of ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595605/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:58 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214595605/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneians who have interest in pursuing studies in Japan have the opportunity to do so through the Japanese Government Scholarship, which applications are now open until June 14. The Government of Japan has been offering a scholarship programme for Bruneians since its independence in 1984, and to date, the many Bruneians awarded with the scholarship are now contributing to ... http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214594900/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541 Fri, 17 May 2013 21:29:58 -0400 http://www.bruneinews.net/index.php/sid/214594900/scat/1948b3b9eadbd541