More than 10,000 people receive His Majesty's personal gifts
JERUDONG, September 5 – More than 10,000 people from five categories received personal gifts from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.The five categories receiving His Majesty’s personal gift were peopl...
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6th IMT group arrived home
GADONG, September 3 – Nine personnel of Royal Brunei Armed Forces from the 6th International Monitoring Team (IMT) to Mindanao, Republic of Philippines have returned home safely.Their arrival were welcomed by the Commander of RBAF, General Major Dato Paduka Haji Aminuddin Ihsan at the Royal Br...
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Govt committed to make Brunei clean
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, September 1 – More than $4.2 million has been spent by the Department of Environment, Park and Recreation for a project to clean Brunei River and house-to-house rubbish collection.The project to clean Brunei River is currently undergoing with an estimated cost of $3.9 mill...
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National Youth Tadarus Al-Quran Assembly
KIARONG, September 1 – A National Youth Tadarus Al-Quran Assembly involving an estimated 3,500 youths was organised held in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.Present to participate in the assembly was His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim held at Jame’ ‘A...
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Artists Art Gallery
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, August 29 – An Art Gallery was launched where it is hoped that it would educate and raise the awareness of the public on the importance of art as a culture. Its launching also marked the recognition given to local artists to actively paint every Saturday and Sunday at the ...
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National Level Nuzul Al-Quran celebration
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, August 27 – A call was made for Brunei Darussalam to continue enrich itself with Al-Quran knowledge. It, however, should not be for the sake of a competition but what is more important is to strengthen the development of Al-Quran studies in schools and learning centres.The...
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National Al-Quranic Verses Memorisation and Understanding Competition
BERAKAS, August 27 – His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam presented the prizes to the winners of National Al-Quranic Verses Memorisation and Understanding Competition in conjunction with National Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration 1431 Hijrah.Ak. Md. Ashim Afiif bin Pg. Haji...
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Briefing promote awareness on Dengue
TUTONG, August 24 – Members of the public are advised to eradicate places with the potential for mosquito breeding. This will indirectly assist in controlling for the mosquitoes to breed from one place to another. The matters were highlighted by Health Inspector at Tutong Health Office, Awang ...
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ASEAN Army Forces complete English Course
PENANJONG CAMP, August 20 - A total of 20 army officers from two ASEAN countries comprising of 10 officers from The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and 10 officers from the Lao People’s Army ended their English Course conducted by the Training Institute of Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Present...
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HM sends congratulatory message
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr. Haji Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in conjunction with the republic’s 65th Indep...
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- More than 10,000 people receive His Majesty's personal gifts
- 6th IMT group arrived home
- Govt committed to make Brunei clean
- National Youth Tadarus Al-Quran Assembly
- HM sends congratulatory messages
- Artists Art Gallery
- National Level Nuzul Al-Quran celebration
- National Al-Quranic Verses Memorisation and Understanding Competition
- Briefing promote awareness on Dengue
- ASEAN Army Forces complete English Course
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 25 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended meet-the-people session in Brunei-Muara District at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital. The session was held in conjunction with His Majesty’s 64th birthday anniversary.Palace Newsround
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His Majesty sends congratulatory message
His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam sent congratulatory messages to the President of Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Nguyen Minh Triet and the Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
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His Majesty receives audience
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, August 3 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam granted separate audiences at the Istana Nurul Iman
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Her Majesty receives audience
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, August 3 – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha received in audience Madam Dr. Beatrice Warjri, the wife of outgoing High Commissioner of India to Brunei Darussalam at the 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 joined and became the 180th member of International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2007.
- The nation’s first mosque was built by the third Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Sharif Ali who is also known as Sultan Berkat. The mosque known as Masjid Besar was burnt on June 23, 1578 during ‘Castela War’ (Perang Kastela).
- Hari Adat Istiadat (Customs & Tradition Day) was introduced in Brunei Darussalam in 2009 and to be celebrated every March 31st.
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Snippets
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 31 – Survey Department, Ministry of Development hosted the Joint Surveyors Board (JSB) Meeting at the Centrepoint Hotel in Gadong.
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ASEAN participants visit Technical Educational Department
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 24 – The participants in the Training Programme ‘Increase Policy and VTET Practice through Educational Assessment’ from SEAMEO VOCTEC Regional Centre visited Technical Educational Department.
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Call to establish bodies for Sports Science and Coaches
BERAKAS, July 21 – A call was made to establish two bodies which are for Sports Science and Coaches in line with the National Sports Policy. The establishment of sports bodies that could support sports science and coaches should be encouraged.
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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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