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Congratulatory Message To State of QatarHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, . and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Government as well as the people of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar.
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National Day Celebration MeetingEven though the 42nd National Day takes place during Ramadhan, a month full of blessing, the approach and form of celebration must be adjusted inline with the need for moderation, internalising the values of piety, and the glory of Ramadhan. This was underlined by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports on 18th December afternoon at the First Meeting of the 42nd National Day Celebration Executive Committee. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Nazmi Mohamad as Co-Chairperson of the meeting explained that the adjustment is not unusual, given that the country once carried out a similar celebration during Ramadhan. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
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Starburn Operation9 individuals, aged between 23 and 74, were apprehended by the Narcotics Control Bureau, NCB on suspicion of being involved in drug abuse and trafficking at separate locations in Belait District. The arrests were made during STARBURN Operation conducted on the 11th of December. Earlier on the 9th of December, NCB received three detainees from the Royal Brunei Police Force, RBPF one of whom was a suspect of the STARBURN Operation. During the operation, two types of controlled drugs were seized, namely 1 point 9-0 grammes of Syabu, and 6 point 0-9 grammes of Ketamine, as well as several drug paraphernalia. Meanwhile, a person was detained at the Sungai Tujoh Customs Control Post in Belait District for smuggling drugs into the country. The person will be investigated under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27 for importation of controlled drugs into the country.
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APUCEN Regional Council MeetingThe 21st Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement Network (APUCEN) Regional Council Meeting was held recently in conjunction with the Compassion Summit 2025 at Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. It was conducted by Universiti Sains Malaysia as APUCEN Secretariat.
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World Arabic Language Day CelebrationThe Ta'zeez Al-Luhgah Al-'Arabiah Unit, Arabic School Division, Ministry of Religious Affairs TODAY organised the World Arabic Language Day celebration. The World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every 18th of December in commemorating the recognition of Arabic Language as one of the official languages of the world by the United Nations.
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Raise Awareness on the Role of Arabic LanguageThe World Arabic Language Day is one of the efforts of the Department of Islamic Studies to raise awareness on the role of Arabic language and internalise said language within the community. The activities held aimed to instil interest on learning Arabic language within the community, and strengthen the role of the said language as a universal medium for knowledge and communication.
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JCB Satellite OfficeThe Satellite Office of JobCentre Brunei, JCB is established to ease job seekers in terms of using counter services provided by the centre. On 18th December, the Satellite Office was held at the Kampung Pandan Community Hall in Belait District.
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Collectible Hobbies Gain PopularityCollectable hobbies such as trading card games, blind box figurines, and bricks are becoming more popular among the youth in the country. Apart from collecting, said hobbies also have the potential as investment and act as a medium for mental development.
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Miscellaneous Offences ActA company was fined $2,000 BND dollars for violating the Miscellaneous Offences Act 2021.
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Recognition at the World Global AwardsArno Zoey Wonderland celebrated a remarkable milestone as it secured two prestigious recognitions at the World Global Awards, marking the second consecutive time it was honoured on the international stage. The event was held recently in Manila, the Philippines.
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