Brunei

Following complaints on water disruption in the Brunei-Muara District yesterday, public works has taken action to assist affected areas, activated a number to request water tanks and is carrying out investigation to find out the cause of the inconvenience

At the National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults Finals for 1447 Hijrah, His Majesty the Sultan underlined that Al-Quran is not only to be recited, but also to be studied, understood and practised as a guide for life

AI elements have been included in Hari Raya celebration themed ‘AI Innovation as a Catalyst for the Development of a Prosperous and Sustainable Society’: five AI-powered robots performed dance, a live calligraphy demonstration, and photo opportunities

5.564 hectares have been developed as forest plantations, 16.291 planted through enrichment programs to ensure a sustainable timber supply and support the long-term growth of Brunei's forestry industry

700 officers and staff of the Ministry of Development and of the Ministry of Religious Affairs participated in the Tedarus Al-Quran for Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah at Istana Nurul Iman male and female surau on 11th consecutive night of ceremony at the palace

Students of a girls' Arabic religious secondary school have participated in the Haj Manasik Simulation Programme, which aimed at strengthening understanding of the haj pilgrimage and their determination to perform the pilgrimage

As Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah underwent knee replacement surgery, with a two to three months expected recovery period, a special Doa ceremony at Religious Teachers University College and nationwide prayers were organized for his well being

Within its pro-business initiative, the Brunei's Government has decided that fuel stations will be inspected twice a year starting 2026; the measure takes into consideration the industry's 6-years compliance and the rules of other ASEAN countries

A community gotong-royong - an obligation of individual towards society - completed a clean-up initiative along the road to Kampong Kuala Balai, restoring road width and drainage systems by clearing overgrown vegetation

152 properties were purchased in the Brunei-Muara district according to newly released Residential Property Index data; Tutong follows with 21, marking a decided lead of Muara in the residential market

1.361 citizenship certificates have been granted this year thanks to an update of guidelines and eligibility that came into effect on 31 December 2024 and helped reduce the backlog in applications

A three years curriculum in Islamic Education has been introduced during a session of the Ministry of Education in the frame of the Integration of Religious Subjects into the general education system

First group of Brunei's team left for Saudi Arabia to participate in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 opening in Riyadh this week