Brunei

A surge in ‘Macau Scam’ cases with impersonation of bank and police officers is causing public distress: Cyber Crime Investigation Division warned citizens, saying it typically begins with phone calls signaling suspicious transactions on victim’s account

Authorities are running a monthly enforcement drive to protect consumers by ensuring fair pricing and accuracy of weighing equipment used for trade; in recent days four offences under the Price Control Act and the Weights and Measures Act were reported

Houselisting was launched by Department of Economic Planning and Statistics; lasting to 24 August, it will build a comprehensive database to support the Labour Force Survey 2025, scheduled for 3 to 30 November and crucial for policy makers

The National flag was hoisted in a ceremony at Tutong District to mark the start of the Sultan’s birthday celebrations

With approximately 72% of its land currently under forest cover, Brunei committed to gazetting at least 55% of its land area as forest reserves in front of international authorities at the EU-Brunei Darussalam Partnership Facility, Berakas Forest Reserve

Nationwide special prayers held for health and well-being, held simultaneously at major mosques across all four districts; The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports promoted the Sunnat Hajat prayer initiative in collaboration with community groups

Winners of Proudly Brunei Business Awards 2025 “Collaborate for Growth, Innovate for Success” have been announced, spanning from aquaculture to weddings; PBBA recognizes outstanding local enterprises for strong performance, creativity and resilience

The Australian High Commission in Brunei held a dawn service to commemorate ANZAC Day at the Memorial at Muara Beach on 25 April 2025, honouring the service of Australians and New Zealanders in wars, conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.

A free legal clinic on civil and criminal matters will be open today at the Law and Subordinate Courts Building, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Batu Satu; organised by the Law Society it will provide free advice to those with limited income

The Jualan Mega Brunei 2025 campaign is planned until 13 April under the theme 'Shop local, Celebrate together'; following routine inspections, Economic Planning and Statistics reaffirmed the importance of ethical and transparent sales practices

An integrated approach to improve the well-being of senior citizens was presented, aligned with the three objectives of the Special Commission on Older Persons: Development, Welfare and Support Systems

Workshop on Waterfowl and Wetland Monitoring was hosted by the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research at the University of Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and the National Parks Board of Singapore