22/05/2026 |
Courtesy Call by the Speaker of the Legislative Council to the Prime Minister of the Republic of SingaporeThe importance of unity in further strengthening the intra-ASEAN mechanism, specifically in food security and the supply of oil and gas, was among the matters discussed during a Courtesy Call made by the Speaker of the Legislative Council to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore. It took place at the Istana, Republic of Singapore. During the Courtesy Call, both parties expressed the appreciation for the strong and long standing bilateral relations in various fields including economy and defence.
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Foundation-Laying Ceremony for the Construction of Aid HousesThe Foundation-Laying Ceremony for the Construction of Aid Houses under Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Housing Assistance Scheme 2025-2026 organised by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah took place on 22nd May morning. The construction project for four houses in Brunei Muara District and a house in Belait District took place in Kampung Katok, Jalan Tungku.
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Tahlil Ceremony in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces' 65th anniversaryIn conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF's 65th anniversary, the Ministry of Defence and RBAF held the Reading of Surah Yasin and Tahlil for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit, and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim. The ceremony was held at the Royal Mausoleum, 22nd May morning.
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International Day for Biological DiversityBrunei Darussalam, as a Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), will continue to fulfil its responsibilities in conserving biodiversity. This includes through the National Biodiversity Policy and Strategic Action Plan 2024–2030, which serves as the national framework for translating global biodiversity commitments into more effective actions in the country. The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism stated the matter in a message in conjunction with the International Day for Biological Diversity. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin stressed that conservation initiatives will not only ensure the sustainability of the nation's natural resources but also support the well-being of the people, environmental resilience, and economic growth in line with the aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035.
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Attend Education World ForumBrunei Darussalam's participation in the Education World Forum, EWF, reflects the Ministry of Education's continued commitment towards strengthening the national education system to remain relevant, resilient and responsive to global developments in line with the aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035. Recently, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Minister of Education attended the forum held in London, United Kingdom.
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Fete Three New ConvertsThree new converts were feted in a ceremony held at the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF. It took place at the Ar-Rahmah Surau, Lumut Camp.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony, Religious School of Jerudong International SchoolThe Religious School of Jerudong International School held a Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony, 22nd May afternoon, to fete 72 Primary Six pupils at said school.
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"Cleansing The Heart, Attaining a Sound Heart"Muslims are reminded to always try to take care of their hearts by increasing zikir and reading the Quran. If the heart is clean, calm and illuminated by the light of faith, then all parts of the body will also be subject to goodness and used to carry out righteous deeds that are pleasing to Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala. The matter was stated in the Friday Sermon titled "Cleansing The Heart, Attaining a Sound Heart". Having a clean and safe heart is the dream of every Muslim. To achieve it, Muslims must make a sincere effort to maintain and preserve several things. First, Hablun Minallah which is maintaining relationship with Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala, especially by maintaining prayers and perform them on time.
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Situation Update on Ebola Disease caused by the Bundibugyo VirusThe Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the Ebola situation and provide updates to the public when necessary. The risk assessment for the spread of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) to Brunei Darussalam is considered low. The Ministry of Health issued the statement following the BVD outbreak, a type of Ebola disease found in Ituri Province and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda.
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Enhance Environmental Hygiene Awareness & Prevention of Rodent-Borne DiseasesThe Ministry of Health takes note of public concerns following international reports on Hantavirus infections, as well as issues relating to the cleanliness of a student hostel accommodations that recently circulated on social media. In response, the Ministry of Health has taken immediate action by conducting inspections of the premises involved.
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