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Media Conference On Insurance Requirement Policy for Foreign NationalsThe first phase of a new policy on medical insurance coverage for permanent residents and immigration pass holders came into effect on 1st July 2025, involving several types of immigration passes and permanent resident status categories for foreign nationals. The second phase, the Minister Of Home Affairs stated, will come into effect on 1st January 2026, involving several types of Immigration Passes, namely Company Category Work Pass Holders for the Private Sector, Dependent Wife and Non-Schooling Children Pass Holders and Student Pass Holders who are foreign nationals. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman stated the matter at a Media Conference on the Insurance Requirement Policy for Foreign Nationals and Update of the Health Service Charge Policy, 10th July morning.
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Media Conference On Insurance Requirement Policy for Foreign NationalsExplained was the updating of the entry procedures for foreign nationals into Brunei Darussalam using visas and immigration passes as well as other implementation procedures. According to the Minister Of Home Affairs, visitors, social visit pass holders or those granted permanent resident status are encouraged to obtain medical insurance coverage. For foreign citizens who were given a visit pass before 1st July 2025 and do not have medical insurance coverage, they are required to obtain insurance coverage according to the remaining period of the visit pass and the new coverage rate. Foreign nationals who serve or have an agreement with the government or Statutory Bodies are exempt from the Medical Insurance Coverage Policy. Meanwhile, student pass holders at educational institutions in the country are required to obtain medical insurance coverage.
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Media Conference On Updating of Health Service Charges PolicyYang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister Of Health, explained about the payment of treatment costs that are exempted for certain patients.
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Media Conference On Updating of Health Service Charges PolicyThe government, the Minister of Health said, utilises a large allocation to finance the cost of treatment provided and it increases from year to year. The estimated total cost of treatment for financial expenditure in 2024/2025 for Purple Identity Card holders, permanent residents with foreign nationalities and for spouses of Brunei Darussalam citizens with other nationalities at Government facilities and the Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre, PJSC, is almost $70M in total.
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JPMC Scholarship Award Signing CeremonyJerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) marks another milestone in advancing Brunei's healthcare sector landscape with the induction of five new students making up its third cohort under the JPMC Scholarship Programme. The JPMC Scholarship Award Signing Ceremony was held on 10th July afternoon in Jerudong.
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World Oceans Day CelebrationBrunei Darussalam will continue to invest the time and effort in marine science into the younger generations that will be the next key players in sustaining ocean governance in the future. Therefore, all stakeholders are urged to adopt environmental-conscious practices to achieve sustainable economic development. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of The World Oceans Day, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism said that several changes due to climate change not only affect the balance of marine food cycles and ecosystems but also affect the lives of communities that depend on the ocean for food, income and cultural heritage.
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Meeting on Transboundary Haze PollutionA holistic and more integrated approach are needed to address transboundary haze, as evolving climate patterns and increasing land-use pressures may result in the potential risks of fire and haze incidents. Speaking while chairing the 26th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution, the Minister Of Development said Brunei Darussalam has proactively implemented mitigation measures to combat haze and forest fires. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid said that the measures include focusing on peatland conservation and sustainable environmental management.
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Ilal Hijrah CelebrationThe Ministry of Education on 10th July afternoon held the 1447 Ilal Hijrah Celebration. It took place at the ministry in Berakas.
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The Joint Committee Senior Officials’ MeetingThe Joint Committee Senior Officials' Meeting, 3rd JCSOM between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore aimed to elevate strategic cooperation, strengthen institutional coordination and drive impactful outcomes.
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Healthy Lifestyle Apprenticeship Programme Prize PresentationThe 3-month Healthy Lifestyle Apprenticeship Programme conducted by the Health Promotion Centre with the support of Gleneagles JPMC Sendirian Berhad, is hoped to have a more positive impact in efforts to enhance the quality of life in Brunei Darussalam. To fete the success of the programme's participants, a Closing Ceremony and Prize Presentation was held at the Ministry of Health on 10th July afternoon.
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