The Ministry of Defence needs to provide the important infrastructural support through the projects financed under the National Development plan or with the department's budget towards realisation of the Ministry's vision "To Achieve a Sturdy and Resource Efficient Military Force."
More non-Muslim residents in the country have embraced Islam. Yesterday afternoon, a Dusun husband and wife from Kampung Long Mayan in the Tutong District, took the Islamic oath.
The Islamic conversion ceremony for the husband and wife took place at their residence in Kampung Long Mayan.
18 senior officers and officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF have been promoted. The promotion was by the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussaalam.
The National Housing Plan is one of the main components in the National Housing Plan's social development agenda. The commitment and effort to prepare a plan and public housing project that can fulfil the needs and aspiration of the rakyat in terms of quality, quantity and time frame for house ownership is the focus of the National Housing Plan.
Generally, to perpetuate a quality life to rakyat of the country will continue to be the country's vision. The matter was said by the Permanent Secretary (Administrative and Finance) at the Ministry of Development at the Launching Ceremony of the BIBD Housing Exhibition 2013.
Towards achieving the objective and vision of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, with the theme Science, Technology, Innovation for ASEAN that is Competitive, Sustainable and Inclusive by 2015,
The 65th ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, COST that is related to the Sub-Committee and Dialogue Partner Plus 1 was held in Tagaytay, Philippines, chaired by the Science and Technology Department, Republic of Philippines.
Residents of Kampung Batong and the surrounding areas have a new mosque. To ensure the cleanliness of the new mosque, a "Menyertu" of religious cleansing ceremony was held for the building before it is fully used.
The 67 times Khatam Al-Quran in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 67th Birthday, reflects the high spirit of solidarity in expressing continuous gratitude, appreciation and undivided loyalty of the citizens and residents of the country.
A Ketua Kampung plays the role of not only as the link between the Government and the Kampung residents, but also as a village chief who looks after the interest and well-being of the kampung under his care. The responsibility of a Ketua Kampung is to create and maintain understanding, unity and harmony of the a community life.
The Brunei Muara District Officer underlined the role of the Ketua Kampung during a Balloting and Selecting sesson for the Ketua of Kampung Subnok, Mukim Kota Batu, yesterday morning.
Peace is one of Allah's most valuable blessings. Because of it people can live comfortably, and progress. Thus, peace is very important and priceless for any country.
The people should be thankful for Allah's blessings, and show it by obeying and implementing what God has decreed and leave what He prohibits. The Friday sermon touches on the nation's peace, in conjunction with the 52nd Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
The SEACEN-DEUTSCHE BUNDESBANK course, aimed at enhancing understanding on financial, monetary, banking and economic development issues that are relevant to members of the central bank and Monetary Authority SEACEN and regional ended yesterday afternoon with a certificate presentation to its participants.
As a sign of the school community's unified support and full commitment towards the National Family Day Initiative, yesterday morning, the Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School, Kilanas held a Family Day Celebration.
The celebration ran concurrently with the Closing Ceremony for a programme to disseminate knowledge, known as the "School Out Reach Programme".
The development of the creative industry in Brunei Darussalam is currently in progress. Various programs and efforts have been implemented to ensure that the industry's foundation remains strong in the future.
Tonight's National Development Plan segment focuses more closely on one of the branches of the industry.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this afternoon consented to receive in audience the Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Heads of Delegation who are currently in Brunei Darussalam, attending the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth and the 4th ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth, AMMY. The ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam today received a donation from the Ministry of Education. The donation of 9 thousand dollars was from sales of tickets at the Charity Drama Education Festival 2013 organised by the Ministry of Education and conducted by the Curriculum Development Department. The presentation of the donation was held at the Ministry of Education in Berakas.
Collaborations of ASEAN Youths with the People's Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are vital in maintaining close and beneficial regional relations with one another. Cooperation on a wide range of regional youth issues has been established for decades and the relations have been strengthened through various programmes and activities. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hazair stated this at the Fourth ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth, A-M-M-Y Plus Three. The meeting was a follow-up to the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth, AMMY which took place yesterday.
The seriousness of the unemployment issue among member countries and the consequences of a 'generation at risk' becoming a long-term feature of the labour market, as well as the contributions of youth, were among issues discussed at the ASEANÂ Ministerial Meetings on Youth. This was stated by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hazair at a Press Conference for the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth and the 4th ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth, this afternoon.
Meanwhile, in the Joint Statement of the ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth, AMMY Plus Three, the ASEAN Ministers highlighted the need to continue engagement with youths at all levels in building ASEAN today. In this connection, the ASEAN Ministers exchanged views on the future priority areas OF Asean Plus Three cooperation on Youth, and stressed on the importance of fostering long-term and mutually beneficial youth relationships through effective and practical youth cooperation activities in line with the guidance given by the ASEAN Plus Three Leaders. The ASEAN Ministers also expressed their appreciation to the Plus Three countries - China, Japan and Korea for their excellent support and friendship in organising several youth programmes.
The Ministers and delegations of the Eighth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth, The Fourth ASEAN PLUS Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth, 4th AMMY + 3, and the First ASEAN Youth Entrepreneur Seminar and Exposition, were last night entertained to a dinner reception, held at the Royal Berkshire, Jerudong Park and Polo Country Club.
Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs, continue to receive assistance in funding their activities toward elevating their burden. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces gave financial contribution to a number of NGOs in conjunction with its anniversary.
