03/01/2026 |
Visit by Minister of EducationThe first school term session began for 2026 in all government and private primary and secondary schools as well as colleges and sixth form centres under the purview of the Ministry of Education as well as religious and Arabic schools under the purview of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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New Environment for Preschool PupilsThe school session for preschool pupils began. 5-year-old children registered to attend preschool will be exposed to holistic learning involving several elements including socio-emotional and values, so that a student's morals and noble values can be shaped personally.
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Back To RoutineThe 2026 school session which officially began, saw traffic flow on main roads returning to the normal daily routine. As early as 6:30 in the morning, the previously quiet roads began to be filled with vehicles of parents and guardians sending students to start the new school term.
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Corporatisation of PosBruWith the corporatisation of the Postal Services Department to PosBru, the public do not need to be concerned, because as a start, the current postal service rates will be maintained and all existing services and operations continuing as usual. The Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy for Fiscal as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of PosBru stated the matter at the Launching Ceremony of PosBru. According to Pengiran Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Zety Sufina binti Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sani, PosBru will ensure continuous commitment in providing services, towards the aspiration of a modern, responsive, efficient logistics organisation and in line with the changing times and needs of society, in addition to ensuring sustainable operating costs.
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Special Gala Event, SSEAYP Brunei DarussalamAlumni of the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme, SSEAYP Brunei Darussalam (BERSATU) celebrated its 40th Anniversary marking four decades of youth engagement with SSEAYP. The milestone was commemorated with a special gala event at a hotel in Kampung Anggerek Desa, 2nd January night.
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Three Students participate in ASEAN Student CampThree students and an officer participated in the 15th ASEAN Plus Three Student Camp for Gifted Students in Science and the 17th ASEAN Plus Three Teachers Workshop for the same field. The programme was coordinated by the Center for the Development of Gifted and Talented Education (EDGE), Department of Special Education and supported by The Korea Ministry of Science and ICT and The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (KOSAC). The week-long programme was held at Seoul National University of Education, Republic of Korea.
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Brunei Darussalam's Business Sentiment Index (BSI), November 2025Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) published Brunei Darussalam's Business Sentiment Index (BSI) for November 2025.
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Prosecution Cases3 foreigners were charged with offences under the Immigration Act, Chapter 17, for overstaying in this country after their immigration passes had expired.
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02/01/2026 |
Launching of AIFA Sendirian Berhad Service CentreThe Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through the Brunei Economic Development Board continues to support initiatives and encouragement for small and medium enterprises that help local businesses grow, innovate and remain resilient. In this regard, 2nd January morning, the launching of a new service centre for electrical goods was held, underlining the ongoing commitment to improving the quality of service and customer experience in the country. The launching of the AIFA Sendirian Berhad Service Centre took place at Lambak Kanan Industrial.
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Brunei Darussalam's Gross Domestic Product Q3 2025Brunei Darussalam's Gross Domestic Product, GDP, at constant prices recorded an increase of 0.03 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.
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