Her Majesty receives audience
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, January 21 – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha consented to receive in audience the spouse of the Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines, Datin Dolores Clarion-Ibrado....
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Reception
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II, Pehin Dato Awang Lim Jock Seng and the Ambassador of Kuwait to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Ghassan M. Al-Duwaisan attended a reception in conjunction with the country’s 49th National Day held at the Grand Hall, The Empire Hotel & C...
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JERUDONG, March 15 – Ministry of Finance (MoF) in cooperation with Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) organised a three-day workshop on two prudential standards particularly on Capital Adequacy, Transparency and Market Discipline.The IFSB is an international standard-setting organisation ...
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'Brunei's Expedition around the World' commemorates 26 years of independence
BERAKAS, February 13 – To commemorate the 26 years of Brunei Darussalam’s independence, an expedition around the world will be organised by Dayang Norhayati binti Abu Bakar and her husband, Awang Harun Kurt Eichbauer.After crossing Siberia and Russia with ‘Jambo’, the four-wh...
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2010 Better Year for Global Tourism Activities
JERUDONG, January, 22 – ASEAN can expect 2010 to be a much better year for global tourism activities as the threat of global financial crisis is recovering. The view was endorsed by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on their latest report on world tourism trend that 2010 shall...
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TUTONG, March 15 – Seventy-two people received their land grants under the Temporary Occupation License Land Scheme (TOL) in Tutong District.Palace Newsround
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 8 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister of Defence and the Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received in audience Singapore’s outgoing Chief of Staff Armed Forces, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dato Paduka Seri Desmond Kuek Bak Chye.
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Her Majesty receives audience
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 8 – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha received in audience the wife of Singapore’s outgoing Chief of Staff Armed Forces, Datin Claudel Elizabeth Keuk at Istana Nurul Iman.
Crown Prince receives audience
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 8 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office received in audience Singapore’s outgoing Chief of Staff Armed Forces, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dato Paduka Seri Desmond Kuek Bak Chye at Istana Nurul Iman.
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In Brunei
 Excellent Village Award Brief background |
There are 17 mukim in Brunei Muara district comprising of 105 villages; while the Tutong district has eight mukim with 41 villages; the Belait district with seven mukim comprising of 27 villages; and Temburong district with five mukim and 18 villages.
Village Consultative Council’s Excellent Village Award
The Village Consultative Council’s Excellent Village Award (Anugerah Kampung Cemerlang Majlis Perundingan Kampung – AKC MPK) is one of Ministry of Home Affairs’ continuous efforts in assisting the Mukim and Village Consultative Councils to achieve more success and move towards excellence.
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Did You Know That..
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- Brunei Darussalam established its Heart of Borneo Council effective April 21, 2008 in its bid for a proper management of the Heart of Borneo initiative.
- Brunei Darussalam became the 65th member of Asian Development Bank (ADB) on April 27, 2006.
- The year 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of Brunei’s health services.
- Bandar Seri Begawan is now 100.35 square kilometres wide where its former land area was only 12.87 square kilometres. The expansion took place effective August 1, 2007.
- Tutong District has 1,779.85 hectares of its area gazetted as Agricultural Development Area.
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Opening of Legal Year 2010
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 16 – There is a need for more lawyers as there is a lack of graduates specialising in law in Brunei Darussalam. Lawyers are needed not just for the court, Attorney General’s Chambers, private practitioners but also at the ministries.
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Improving the life quality of disability people
JERUDONG, March 7 – The Ministry of Health has a role to play in improving the quality of life and to protect the rights of people with disability by undertaking efforts both at the national and international level.
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How To Get To Brunei
 | There are several ways to get to Brunei Darussalam By air – Brunei’s national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines travels to more than 20 destinations around the world. The airline also has worldwide office for you to book a return flight to Brunei (to know the nearest RBA’s office at your place, please log to: www.bruneiair.com ) |
International airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways also fly frequently to Brunei.Beginning July 2006, Air Asia, the Malaysia’s lowest airfare carrier also has direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Brunei. Arrival by plane would land you to Brunei International Airport (BWN), the sole airport in the nation. | |
Brunei in Brief
 Welcome to Brunei Darussalam A brief description on Brunei Darussalam. |
- Official name is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- Capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.
- It is located on the north-west coast of Borneo Island in Southeast Asia.
- Total land area is 5765 sq. km
- Population is estimated at 406,200 people (2009) - 283,300 people in Brunei-Muara district, 67,100 in Belait district, 45,700 in Tutong district, and 10,100 people in Temburong district.
- It is divided into four districts – Brunei Muara, Tutong, Kuala Belait and Temburong.
- Malay is the official language but English is widely spoken.
- Islam is the official religion and it allows other religions to be practiced.
- National carrier is Royal Brunei Airlines.
- It has an equatorial climate, a uniform temperature, high humidity and heavy rainfall.
- Public Warning: The trafficking of controlled drugs carries the death penalty in Brunei Darussalam
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