National overall population falls for first time as Covid-19 restrictions forced employers to hire fewer foreigners last year

The signing ceremony of the Haj management agreement for Brunei Darussalam pilgrims for the 2025 season took place recently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the Minister of Religious Affairs representing the country

Muslims in Brunei can now pay zakat harta - a form of almsgiving and a religious obligation, next after prayer in importance - on their account through eZakat Harta Wang Simpanan platform, promoted in alignment with the Digital Economy Master Plan 2025

Brunei's gross domestic product grew by 6% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by a 12,9% expansion in the oil and gas sector, while the non-O&G sector grew by 0,3%

Children between the ages of 2 and 6 should limit themselves to one hour of screen time per day, while between the ages of 6 and 18 should not exceed two hours per day, according to new recommendations from Ministry of Health