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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,...
25.03.26 INRS to streamline labour data: Minister
The National Labour Management System data will be integrated with the implementation of the Immigration National Registration System (INRS). Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia...
24.03.26 Minister highlights achievements in digital transformation
Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh outlined the achievement of the Ministry of Education (MoE) digital transformation, sharing that the...
23.03.26 MoRA allocated over BND280 million budget
For the financial year 2026/2027, the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) was allocated a BND280,279,000 budget. Of this amount, BND237,014,000 is allocated for emoluments and BND43,265,000 for...
21.03.26 Brunei eyes stock exchange launch in 2027
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah at the eighth day of the First Meeting of the...
20.03.26 Minister highlights government support for Chinese schools
Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh lauded the government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum...
20.03.26 Development of special economic zones key to growth
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah addressed several topics, including the...
20.03.26 Minister updates on water village development plans, shelter
Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman shared updates on the Water Village Revitalisation projects under the National Development Plan...
20.03.26 Zakat, waqaf success measured by impact, not collections: Minister
The effectiveness of zakat and waqaf should not be measured solely by total collections, but by three key aspects: transparency in processes, efficiency in delivery, and real long-term impact on...
20.03.26 Minister addresses concerns over prolonged suspensions during investigations
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 bin Haji Mohd Yussof said, "The duration...
19.03.26 Minister reveals positive developments in attracting FDI
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah in his speech on Tuesday on the summary of...
19.03.26 Domestic spending key to building resilient, sustainable economy
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah in his speech on Tuesday on the summary of...
19.03.26 Allocation also covers other schemes, says minister
The BND20 million annual budget allocated for i-Ready is not solely for the i-Ready programme, but also covers other schemes such as accountancy trade skills pro-grammes, TVET schemes and related...
19.03.26 Commitment to accessible, affordable medical care reaffirmed
The Ministry of Health (MoH) reaffirmed that no patient will be denied treatment due to financial constraints, as measures remain in place to support those unable to afford medical care, said...
























