His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam lauded ASEAN’s positive progress in advancing the region’s community-building efforts while addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. In a titah at the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits yesterday, the monarch emphasised that ASEAN’s unity and collective efforts are vital for the region’s…
Amid concerns over the unsettled COVID-19 pandemic situation across the region, Brunei Darussalam is set to host the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in virtual meetings via a series of video conferences. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and…
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One hundred and thirty new cases were reported on Friday leading the total number of COVID-19 cases in Brunei Darussalam to 11,672. Speaking during a press conference, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham Hj Jaafar said that the 217 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. With that, the minister added, the total number…
National carrier Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) recently won two accolades “Asia’s Leading Airline: Business Class 2021” and “Asia’s Leading Cabin Crew 2021” from the World Travel Awards (WTA). The titles marked RB’s second consecutive win for Asia’s Leading Cabin Crew and the first for Asia’s Leading Airline: Business Class after being nominated in the category…
The government has extended “Operasi Pulih” movement restrictions for another two weeks, starting Monday, 18 October until Sunday, 31 October. This extension of the directive is in consideration of the sultanate’s current COVID-19 situation whereby daily positive cases still not showing any signs of decline. The compound fine against anyone found violating the directive to…
One positive case has passed away on Friday, announced the minister of health. Speaking during a press conference, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham Hj Jaafar said that the deceased was Case 8202, a 77-year-old man who died of a lung infection after contracting COVID-19. With this new development, the total number…
Several amendments were made on the conditions for essential travelers who are allowed entry into Brunei, effective Friday, 15 October 2021, announced the ministry of health yesterday. Any individuals who wish to enter the sultanate are required to perform the RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 (pre-departure swab) not more than 48 hours before leaving for Brunei….
Brunei Darussalam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate declined by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021. This was due to a decrease in the Oil and Gas sector by 4.7 per cent. However, the Non-Oil and Gas sector recorded an increase of 0.9 per cent, revealed the Department of Economic Planning…
The Ministry of Health has introduced the Home Isolation Policy for COVID-19 patients under Category 1 and Category 2a, effective Friday, 8 October. These are patients who do not have any symptoms and patients who only have mild symptoms, respectively, announced the health minister, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham Jaafar in…
Brunei has recorded 202 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, leading the total number of cases in the country to 8,464, announced the minister of health. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohd Isham Hj Jaafar in a press briefing also revealed that 244 individuals have recovered from the novel virus. With that,…
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