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Working Visit to Al-Qur'an and Muqaddam ClassesAl-Qur'an and Muqaddam classes at mosques are vital elements in integrating religious education at primary schools in Brunei Darussalam. Through close collaboration between mosques, schools and families, said efforts can produce a generation that is knowledgeable, pious and morally upright, inline with the nation's inspirations and the Malay Islamic Monarchy philosophy. The Minister of Religious Affairs stated the matter during a working visit to Al-Qur'an and Muqaddam classes at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Mosque in Rimba, 30th January morning. Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman also shared on the increasing number of pupils joining Al-Quran and Muqaddam classes.
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Presentation of BIBD ALAF ScholarshipBank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad, BIBD, welcomed 62 new students into its 13th Intake of the BIBD ALAF Programme, 30th January afternoon. The event held in the capital reaffirms its longstanding belief in the transformative power of education as a foundation for national progress and community development.
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29th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism MinistersIncreasing quality services and tourism product offerings, as well as the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration with relevant sectors including transport sector, are important to enhance coordination in tourism. The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism underlined the matter at the 29th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers (M-ATM) and Related Meetings, held in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, or ATF 2026.
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MoU Signing, Tourism Cooperation between Brunei Darussalam & Kingdom of CambodiaOn the side-lines of ATF 2026 in Cebu City, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, through the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, and the Kingdom of Cambodia through the Ministry of Tourism, strengthened tourism cooperation through a signing of Memorandum of Understanding.
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Pipe Repair Works in Progress at Kampung Batang MitusFollowing the announcement of urgent transmission pipe repair works at Kampung Batang Mitus due to landslides, the Ministry of Development shared the latest updates on the pipe re-connection. Currently, the Department of Water Services is actively working to complete the installation of two new 50-metre pipes to replace the old pipes damaged by landslide. The transmission pipe supplies water from Bukit Barun Treatment Plant Stages 4 and 5 to much of the areas in the Brunei Muara District which are currently experiencing water supply disruption. The Permanent Secretary for Planning, Land Use and Environment at the Ministry of Development explained that the works will take approximately 3 to 4 days due to re-connection of 16 identified sections of the pipeline.
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'The Obligation to Make Up for Missed Fasts'Syaaban is a significant month that has it's own unique virtues. Among the religious deeds performed during said month is making up for missed Ramadhan fasts. This was highlighted in the Friday Sermon titled 'The Obligation to Make Up for Missed Fasts.' The Friday sermon reminded that missed Ramadhan fasts must be made up while the person is still healthy and able before the arrival of Ramadhan.
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'Masjidku Makmur, Negara Berkat' ProgrammePrayer is the core foundation of human development and fundamental in producing excellent individuals and communities in this world and the hereafter. Prayer is not just a mere daily routine, it is the pillar of Islam that determines the success of a Muslim's religious life. This was underlined in a 'Tazkirah Subuh' or dawn lecture during the 'Masjidku Makmur, Negara Berkat' programme at the Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital, 30th January early morning.
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Knowledge Convention, Halaqah Cinta Al-Qur'an AssociationAl-Qur'an is the source of honour for those who makes the Holy Book as guide in their life. This was among the content of a tazkirah or lecture titled 'Istimewa Bersama Al-Qur'an'. The knowledge convention was held at the Pengiran Muda Abdul Mateen Mosque, Kampung Mulaut, 30th January afternoon.
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Tazkirah on Secrets of SupplicationThe true secret of supplications lies on how diligent or sincere a person stands before the 'door' of Allah, their patience, and sincerity to keep supplicating without fail. In a Tazkirah or lecture titled 'Rahsia Doa dan Tadabbur Surah Al-Baqarah', it highlighted that supplication is a spiritual effort involving Allah in every aspect of life.
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UBD to Showcase GenBESTARIUniversiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD will showcase its undergraduate curriculum, GenBESTARI, at the Higher Education Expo and UBD Open Day 2026.
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