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30.03.26 MCYS committed to welfare of senior citizens, youth, women and persons with disabilities
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, youth, women and persons with disabilities through a range of ongoing and planned...
30.03.26 Minister provides updates on building regulations, accessibility standards
In response to several matters raised by Legislative Council (LegCo) members at the 11th day of the First Meeting of the 22nd LegCo on Saturday, Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri...
30.03.26 Ministry prioritises scaling up local entrepreneurs for regional markets
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism places strong emphasis on developing local entrepreneurs with the potential to scale up, not only to meet domestic demand but also to penetrate regional...
30.03.26 Regular monitoring of agricultural sites ensures projects follow plan
The Department of Agriculture and Agrifood conducts regular monitoring of agricultural sites allocated to entrepreneurs to ensure that projects are implemented according to plan and achieve the...
30.03.26 Project team setup to review PWD Complex Building objectives
The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports (MCYS) established a dedicated project team on January 30, 2024, responsible for reviewing the strategic objectives, scope of development, operational...
30.03.26 Agricultural subsidy distribution policy provides support to entrepreneurs, farmers: Minister
The policy on agricultural subsidy distribution is currently implemented through the Agriculture and Agri-Food Incentive Scheme (SIPA), managed by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, said...
30.03.26 Kampong Ayer fire readiness high, says minister
Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman enlightened on the readiness of Kampong Ayer Fire and Rescue services, including boats, firefighting...
30.03.26 Various initiatives to increase country’s self-sufficiency in rice production
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, continues to implement various initiatives to progressively increase the country’s...
30.03.26 GLCs must comply with law and regulations
Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) in Brunei Darussalam are established under the Companies Act (Chapter 39) and are not exempted from the requirement to comply with the regulations outlined in the...
29.03.26 Minister explains marriage approval system
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi binHaji Mohd Yussof explained that under...
29.03.26 Ministry prioritises preventive action
Based on figures recorded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Department of Immigration and National Registration (JIPK), there were a total of 2,054 births over...
29.03.26 Spotlight on disaster management and citizenship applications
Legislative Council (LegCo) members Yang Berhormat Haji Mohamad Danial @ Tekpin bin Ya'akub and Yang Berhormat Haji Mohd Salleh bin Haji Othman asked Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Dato...
29.03.26 Minister outlines steps practiced to make new buildings more inclusive, safer and accessible to all
Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid on the last day of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council (LegCo)...
29.03.26 Waqaf assets management clarified
Minister of Religous Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman clarified that the meaning of assets in...
29.03.26 Focus on excellence in mosque leadership, management
Matters on the capacity and competency development plan for imams, bilals, and mosque officers, as well as action the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) takes against operators who deliberately...
29.03.26 Elder care is a family obligation, says minister
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Awang Haji Mohamad yesterday reminded the public that caring for parents is an Islamic obligation and a core...
28.03.26 Awareness initiative involves public participation in assessing govt service quality
The Management Services Department (MSD) at the Prime Minister's Office has implemented the Public Service Awareness initiative since July 2025. The initiative involves public participation in...
28.03.26 On demand bus system being explored: Minister
In addition to the core route bus network, the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) is exploring a new approach to public transport and plan to launch a Demand Responsive Transit...
27.03.26 Export Drive Initiative to boost economy
To ensure the food sector continues to grow and contribute consistently to the diversification of the national economy and food security, the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) is...
27.03.26 Cycling ban on highways, proposal of designated lanes unveiled
The National Road Safety Council (MKKJR) has come up with short-term plans and a proposal including introducing a ban on cycling on all highways and main roads with speed limits of over 65...
27.03.26 Islamic finance, digital transformation reaffirmed
Day nine of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of Legislative Council (LegCo) saw LegCo members Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan, Yang Berhormat Haji Awang Sulaiman bin Haji Nasir, Yang...
27.03.26 BND6.3B Supply Bill passed for 2026/2027 financial year
The Legislative Council (LegCo) unanimously passed the proposed Supply Bill of BND6.3 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year on the 10th day of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the LegCo...
26.03.26 Road repairs a priority amid public concerns: Minister
The Ministry of Development acknowledges public concerns regarding damaged road conditions and the time taken for repairs, noting that this matter is a priority, as it directly involves the safety...
26.03.26 Around 2,000 EVs, PHEVs registered nationwide
Around 2,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) have been registered with the Land Transport Department as of January 2026. In this regard, PHEVs are the most...
26.03.26 Welfare applications ease as system enhance targeting
The trend of applications recorded in the National Welfare System (SKN) has decreased from year 2022 to 2024. However, the applications for 2025 have shown a slight increase, but it is still...
26.03.26 Digital push key to supporting youth skills: Minister
The current main focus of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is to ensure that digital technology is applied holistically to enhance the skills of the youth in various technical and...
26.03.26 ‘Job hopping not a failure, but reflection of evolving labour market’
The issue of short-term thinking or job hopping should not be viewed solely as a failure, but rather as a reflection of today's dynamic and evolving labour market, said Minister of Culture, Youth...
26.03.26 MoE strengthens digital safety, responsible AI use in schools
Issues on artificial intelligence (Al) in the education sector were raised on the ninth day of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council (LegCo) yesterday, following a...
26.03.26 Digital skills key priority in education plan
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has prioritised good command over digital technology as one of the key focuses in the Strategic Plan 2023-2027, particularly under Goal 1, which aims to equip...
26.03.26 Digital technology strengthens dakwah efforts
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) plans to expand dakwah activities adapting to social changes and technological advancements by installing internet access in mosques and prayer halls,...





















