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Congratulatory Messages following the recent appointments of President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet NamHis 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 Excellency To Lam; and His Excellency Le Minh Hung, following their recent appointments respectively as President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
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Launch of SMS for Mosque Construction FundThe Short Message Service or SMS for the Brunei Darussalam Mosque Construction Fund 2026 is now open for a period of nine months for the public to donate to until 31st December. The Launching Ceremony of the Service was held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 8th April morning. The launch was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs as Chairman of the Fund Collection and Disbursement Committee for the Construction of Brunei Darussalam Mosques. Through this, it provides an opportunity for Muslims in the country to donate their wealth and multiply their charitable deeds.
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Responsible Business PracticesAmidst global economic uncertainty and increased spending during the festive season, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, DEPS, Ministry of Finance and Economy continues to strengthen price monitoring initiatives to encourage consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, while promoting fair and transparent market practices. The weekly price monitoring initiative on several selected food commodities is an ongoing effort to increase price transparency and strengthen consumer confidence in the market.
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Closing Ceremony of the American Methods for English Education Teacher Training Programme50 secondary school education officers from government and private sector schools nationwide received certificates during the Closing Ceremony of the American Methods for English Education Teacher Training Programme. Organised by the Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, the closing ceremony took place at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
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AHA Centre Information Management Network Meeting and WorkshopThe true value of disaster information does not lie solely in the availability of data and information. The Deputy Permanent Secretary for Security and Welfare at the Ministry of Home Affairs stated the matter during the Opening Ceremony of the Sixth AHA Centre Information Management Network, AIM-Net Meeting and Workshop. Organised by the National Disaster Management Centre, the event was held at a hotel in Gadong.
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Signing of Agreement Strengthens Digital EcosystemThe cooperation fostered between the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC) Business Centre, and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Veterans Association, PERWIRA, as well as Communication 21 Media Group Sendirian Berhad Malaysia is expected to build a robust Digital Ecosystem. The signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement took place at Kampung Anggerek Desa.
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Artisan Skills ProgrammeTwenty youths interested in wedding make-up attended the 'Artisan' Skills Programme for the Bridal Make-up Artist and Brunei Powdering Ceremony Traditional Attire. The two-day programme is organised by the Youth Development Centre, PPB, in collaboration with local bridal make-up boutiques takes place at the centre.
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Violating Safety and Health RegulationsThe Safety, Health and Environment National Authority, SHENA, conducted an enforcement action during an inspection carried out at a Construction Worksite in Lugu.
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Miscellaneous Offences Act 2021The Tutong District Office Enforcement Unit has issued a compound fine on a company for violating the Miscellaneous Offences Act 2021, Chapter 30.
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Labour OffenderAn Indonesian worker is believed to have absconded from her employer.
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