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BSP and BSM Board of Directors MeetingHis 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, in a titah emphasised the importance of continued collaboration between the Board, Management and Shareholders to ensure agility, and resilience in positioning the Companies for sustained success. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also reiterated the critical role of the Companies in underpinning Brunei's energy resilience, economic strength and long-term development. His Majesty delivered the titah while chairing the 416th Board of Directors Meeting of Brunei Shell Petroleum Sendirian Berhad (BSP) and the 194th Board of Directors Meeting of Brunei Shell Marketing Sendirian Berhad (BSM) for the Third Quarter of 2025. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office.
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Tahlil Ceremony in Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Name Change from Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri BegawanIn celebration of the 55th anniversary of the name change from Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department held the Reading of Surah Yaasin, Tahlil and Doa for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim. It took place at the Royal Mausoleum, 2nd October afternoon.
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MoU Signing on Agricultural and Fisheries CooperationBrunei Darussalam through the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU between the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the Government of the Republic of Philippines on Agricultural and Fisheries Cooperation. The MoU Signing took place in Manila, Republic of Philippines.
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Holding Charge of MurderOn the 30th of September 2025, Captain Muhammad Hanis bin Awang Masri, was preferred a holding charge of murder under section 302 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22, in court before the Honourable Magistrate Abdul 'Azim bin Othman. The defendant was charged with causing the death of the deceased by means of strangulation.
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Brunei Darussalam enters Inter-Monsoon SeasonBrunei Darussalam will begin entering the inter-monsoon season, which is a transitional period after the Southwest Monsoon and before entering the Northeast Monsoon, in the first week of this October. The inter-monsoon period is expected to continue until the end of November 2025. Based on climatological records, thunderstorms occurrences are more frequent during the inter-monsoon period when compared to other months of the year. On average, the number of rain days for October is 21 days, while November records 22 days. Fair weather conditions in the morning, and isolated showers are possible over coastal areas around midday.
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Sales of Food and Beverages Services IncreasesSales of food and beverage services recorded an increase of 2.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the second quarter 2024, with sales revenue increasing to 113.4 million dollars.
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Calligraphy Art CompetitionThe Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in collaboration with Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah School of Islamic Arts and Calligraphy organised a Calligraphy Competition. The prize presentation ceremony took place at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Kampung Kiarong, 2nd October morning.
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Closing of Intermediate Staff CourseThe Intermediate Staff Course for 25/2025 Session prepared officers with the rank of Captain/Lieutenant of the Royal Brunei Navy for the role of Staff Officer. The 14-week course, participated by 46 officers lowered its curtains on 2nd October afternoon. It was held at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF, Kampung Tanah Jambu.
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Patient Assistance Charity FundAn-Nasirin group from 36th Executive Development Programme for Middle Management Officers conducted by the Civil Service Institute handed over a donation of $41,540 to the Patient Assistance Charity Fund, Ministry of Health.
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Bett Asia 2025The importance of innovation, collaboration and visionary leadership in driving education forward were among the matters highlighted during the Official Opening of Bett Asia 2025, held at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Representing the country at the Bett Asia 2025 was the Ministry of Education.
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