Two men sentenced in Brunei customs offence case
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) announced the outcome of a customs offence case involving Chinese nationals, Ding Yanzhong, 38, and Zheng Chaohui, 29.
National flag hoisted to mark Brunei Ruler's 80th birthday celebrations
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A giant Brunei Darussalam national flag was hoisted Wednesday (July 1) morning at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital, marking the start of celebrations for the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei residential property prices rise 13% in Q1 2026
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei recorded a 13.0-per cent year-on-year increase in its Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) said.
Water disruption in Brunei affects Berakas, Lambak areas
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Public Works Department (JKR) under the Ministry of Development has informed the public of water supply disruptions and low water pressure affecting several areas.
Brunei Court of Appeal increases sentence on security guard for sexually assaulting two boys
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Court of Appeal, led by led by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Paduka Steven Chong, together with Justices Michael Peter Lunn and Edward Timothy Starbuck Woolley, has significantly increased the prison sentence of a 36-year-old security guard who kidnapped an 11-year-old boy and sexually assaulted him and an 18-year-old youth in a case described as serious sexual offending against two separate victims.
Brunei reaffirms trade commitment to deliver meaningful economic benefits
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam reaffirmed its commitment to mutually beneficial trade and to ensuring that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continued to deliver meaningful economic benefits to the people.
Brunei Darussalam Food Authority to take over food safety responsibilities in Tutong, Temburong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) will assume full responsibility for food safety services in the Tutong and Temburong districts from the Ministry of Health, effective July 1, it said in a press release.
Hibiscus Petroleum launches Brunei low-pressure compressor project
KUALA LUMPUR: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has launched the start-up of its low-pressure compressor (LPC) project in Brunei, marking a key milestone in sustaining production from the Block B Maharajalela Jamalulalam field.
Food aid brings relief to 20 Brunei families
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN:Twenty heads of households, clients of the Majlis Kesejahteraan Masyarakat (MKM), received donations of essential food items from JKG Brunei Team during a presentation ceremony at the council's office in Anggerek Desa, Berakas on Saturday (June 27).
Brunei briefing boosts online scam awareness
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Cyber Crime Investigation Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) recently delivered a briefing on 'Online Scams' during the Retirement Preparation Course at the Civil Service Institute.
