Author: Ak Md Khairuddin Pg Harun

• Sermon warns against ill effects of drug trafficking
• Low awareness of copyright issues
• MoE studying inclusion of ‘syair’ in school curriculum
• A night of rich Dusun culture
• UBD, ITB add learning facilities
• Generators for Tutong converts
• Dental care services available during school holidays
• Onshore oil operations need more power
• Cleaning up the Capital
• Vendors protect Jerudong Beach
• Culture and Home affairs ministries plan museum in Belait
• Engineering grad highlights biomass potential as source of alternative fuel
• ITB conducts study on optimal cooling conditions
• Get a gov’t job online next year
• Rise for the nation, not money
• Prince ’Abdul Malik graces Karting Championship
• ‘Dikir Syarafil Anam’ winners announced
• UNISSA awards two Bruneians doctorate degrees
• Dinner to fete UNISSA graduates
• Evacuation plans in Tutong readied
• Two restaurants in Tutong graded ‘A’ for cleanliness
• Employer charged with failure to pay domestic helper’s wages for 38 months
• Clean-up at Jerudong Beach ensures market, public areas healthy
• Jerudong beach vendors lament over lack of parking
• UBD builds Olympic-sized swimming pool
• UNISSA capable of producing Syariah judges
• Foreigners to improve teaching competency
• Brunei faces danger of running out of sago
• Ignorance of law is no defence, people told
• Syariah officials clear air on offences
• 600 livestock arrive for Hari Raya Korban
• Temporary road diversion
• Brunei qari off to Moscow for international competition
• Unlock your full potential and succeed
• One man’s trash can be another man’s treasure
• Do your work properly, mosque officers told
• Understanding science through conserving energy
• MTSSR receives 404 in new intake
• Students speak of passion to learn technical skills
• Brunei, Thai officials discuss regional civil service integration
• Donation aims to help orphans prepare for school
• Plans to renovate Bandar’s art gallery still under way
• Halal dining overseas briefing for students
• Using art to connect people and environment
• Batu Marang residents hoist flag to mark HM’s birthday celebrations
• Residents upset at water disruption
• Building of house for family of 4 starts again
• Royal korban gifts received by 80
• Prayers for the safe return of our IMT, UN peacekeepers
• Brunei to boost teaching capacity
• Brunei joins ASEAN bid to improve regional education
• Nationwide cleaning campaign for mosques
• Degree courses for school counsellors to be considered
• Muslims not wrong to use gadgets created by non-Muslims
• ‘Stop complaining about work’
• Ideal designs for women’s ablution rooms in mosques studied
• Scholarship students off to Cairo, Egypt for further studies
• Everyone’s duty to keep rivers clean
• Widow receives $1,000 donation from villages
• MUIB helps house fire victims
• NHS: Shelter for the Bruneians
• ‘Start off low but aim high’
• Friday sermon extols benefits of performing congregational prayers
• ‘Help lift villagers out of poverty’
• ACB holds prayers to mark anti-corruption day
• Transparency in donations urged
• Flood-prone areas closely monitored
• Door-to-door visits for converts
• ‘Youth should value cleanliness’
• Grassroots leaders seek better safety
• Muslims told to steer clear of corruption
• Rain puts damper on nationwide ops
• New slip road opens to help smoothen traffic near roundabout
• Refurbished RIPAS Hospital prayer hall open to public
• Traffic cops out in full force towards year’s end
• 5 converts lauded as excellent Muslims
• Ministry of Health to hold nationwide ailment survey
• Stroke patient receives kind donation from villagers
• Muslims perform their zakat obligations
• Make last few days of Ramadhan count: Imams
• Do not be afraid to report crimes: RBPF
• 55-year-old Bruneian found dead in rented house
• Motivating students to read Quran during Ramadhan
• UBD study: Peers affect students’ reading habits
• Impact of environmental awareness: Less waste at Tungku beach
• Imams: Beware of extremists
• Jalan 18 food vendors urged to relocate
• Take safety measures, employers told
• Muara villagers donate money to 5 orphans
• Illegal dumping becoming widespread
• Pekerti holds Khatam Al-Quran for members, families
• To stop litterbugs, take their pics
• Panaga Primary School reaches out to public, community
• Village chiefs reminded to distribute kurnia kurma
• Tutong families share plight
• Masjid Setia Ali receives PMO contributions
• MoD: Practise recycling lifestyle
• Kg Pelambayan walking for orphans
• Kampung Sungai Besar to demolish riverside huts
• Maktab Duli celebrates 40 years of excellence
• Teachers need to be caring to students
• Fresh catches on sale in Muara
• Orphan’s fund accepts text donation
• Strengthen public trust to secure nation
• Fewer soldiers counselled last year
• Art contest to mark 69th birthday of His Majesty
• ‘A family that talks is a healthy family’
• Forum to educate students on social issues
• Be careful in spreading news
• ‘Promote community-based tourism’
• Bintudoh Resort to provide shuttle bus services
• Expanded, better Islamiceducation urged
• Health care practitioners urged to follow ethics
• HM to make two-day official trip to Kuwait
• RBAF: guard of peace, sovereignty
• School canteens told to serve more leafy greens
• ‘Talk, not lash, on children into drugs’
• Land ownership through PA not recognised under Syariah law
• New tamu eases Lamunin vendors
• KUPU SB students on study tour, volunteer work in Malaysia
• Tahlil to mark 54th RBAF anniversary
• Interchange on Muara-Tutong highway in the works
• Start homegrown crops for your family’s health, says consultant
• Korean embassy opens condolence book for former president Kim
• Explain Islam to others by adopting moderate approach
• Ceremony held for new Syariah Appeals Court judge
• Workplace safety a top priority for bridge builders
• MoRA may work with Rabitah to spread Islam
• Brunei team at YSEALI Summit tackle social issues
• 39 civil servants to receive awards today
• Preserving ambuyat via BIMP-EAGA joint ventures
• Jobseekers urged to be well prepared for interviews
• Civil servants told to maintain good relations with public
• Uncertainty dampens private sector’s allure
• More than $8,000 collected for orphans
• ‘Principals should be sensitive to their staff’s needs’
• Shahbandar group to fix misleading signage at park
• Local NGO to study sea turtle conservation in Malaysia
• National Housing Scheme for Kampong Ayer ‘not feasible’
• MoRA awards 45 at Khatam Al-Quran meet
• Be confident, PKBN trainees told
• Brunei has highest water usage rate in SE Asia
• Bruneian civil servant fined $1,000 for cross-dressing
• Temburong should have own court house
• ‘No need for more shuttle operators’
• Sg Akar MPK shares tips on tackling socio-economic issues
• ‘Brunei Bay can be safe haven for sea turtles’
• ‘Kg Panchor house recipients can get home defects repaired’
• Enforcement key to sustaining fish stock
• Residents upset over dumping of garbage
• Public alerted on red tide
• Fire breaks out in Kg Katok A
• District Officer plans to open Tamu Serambangun every day
• MoD budget seeks strong boost for infra maintenance
• Special programme eyed to makejobs in construction industry attractive
• RTB unveils digital broadcasting services in Tutong
• Kianggeh traders refuse to move out
• Integrate MIB values in classrooms, teachers told
• ‘Islamic education is key to peace’
• PWD concludes work safety workshop
• Mosques to teach financial literacy
• Stalls are best way to start business
• ‘Practise safety culture to prevent workplace accidents’
• Cyclist safety: Be visible
• Youth volunteers to help secure mosques encouraged
• ‘Workplace safety culture can help attract FDIs’
• New RBAF training chief appointed
• Rifleman converts to Islam
• National flags lowered to mark end of celebrations
• RBPF pays respects to fellow officer
• MoH co-op signs first joint venture with overseas firm
• ‘Pedestrian bridge to benefit all’
• Thai navy ships dock at Muara port
• Fishermen attend GPS course
• Village Chief praises traffic lights installed at junction
• Raising flag not just about patriotism
• ‘Fishermen responsible for their own safety’
• School sees rise in special needs kids
• SMARTER is more about career dev’t than big pay cheque
• Safety at the workplace observed
• ‘Brunei needs local trauma centre’
• Import, sale of e-cigarettes illegal
• Dimly lit street raises community concerns
• Indonesians excited to see visiting President
• ITB inks MoU with Korean centre
• Brunei-Indonesia ties stable: Jokowi
• Pupils receive flags ahead of National Day
• Gov’t urged to be responsive to media
• 14 Brunei history books launched
• Kg Katok STKRJ appoints new chief
• Politeknik Brunei to offer 3-year advanced diploma programme
• Canada eyes disease surveillance partnership
• Six Bruneian students to join science competition in Indonesia
• ‘BIMP-EAGA can cooperate to improve energy security’
• Indonesia marks 70th Independence Day
• Local couple killed in highway collision
• AGC course to better negotiating skills
• ‘PKBN can build character of students’
• Quran reading champion crowned
• Remaining residents make way for Temburong Bridge
• 11 new vehicles added to RBPF fleet
• ITQSHHB Aliyah Qira’at 2012-2015 class graduation ceremony begins with Khatam
• Panel discusses 2016 Islamic events
• ‘Silat has many valuable benefits’
• Four MoD staff receive donations
• ‘Turning up best way to show loyalty’
• ‘Unemployed religious education grads should take up entrepreneurship’
• Doa Selamat for gov’t Haj pilgrims
• Marine Dep’t toinspect private boats
• Wristbands for Haj pilgrims
• Bruneians set off for Thailand expo
• Waste collection delays attributed to queues at Sg Akar station
• Special needs children receive RBAF aid
• Temburong bridge contracts out this year
• DWS assures hotline service water safe for consumption
• Gov’t to hold private sector job portal roadshows
• Public warned against drug abuse
• Gov’t portal hits 48,000 users
• 40 firefighters begin urban search and rescue training
• ‘Never neglect your ageing parents’
• Yayasan awards special scholarships to four students
• ‘Construction projects damage Belait peatlands’
• Women are drivers of development
• Tutong MPKs briefed on Excellent Village Award semis
• Thai librarians wrap up Brunei visit
• DST staff learn basic sign language
• ‘Military are health ambassadors’
• ‘Civil servants should be fair and honest’
• Helping out those less fortunate
• Safety aspect still a major concern
• Over 500 people join RBAF run
• Youths sign up for fibre optic training
• Over 400 students take part in self-identity camp
• Firm hired for Brunei’s post-2020 climate plan
• MinComm kicks off TechXpo 2015
• ‘Use English to promote Malay books’
• Bookstores prepared ahead of new school term
• Villagers fume over poor conditions
• Compensate fairly for loss of land and home, say owners
• ‘Fiction writers can promote Brunei’
• Muara Port sees increase in cruise ship calls
• ‘Students should always manage their time wisely’
• Good turnout for Kg Belimbing run
• ‘Neighbourhood watch group best for village security’
• Mega bridge project on right track
• Conference on satellite navigation systems begins today
• ‘Teach your children charity so the nation will prosper’
• Kg Setia A elders honoured
• Sg Kebun Bridge 65% complete
• ‘Kianggeh vendors must move to Gadong by end of January’
• Construction could slow down due to relocation
• Belimbing Festival a hit with visitors
• Politeknik Brunei holds dialogue session with business experts
• Communications minister attends BIMP-EAGA meeting
• Youths live simple in Kg Belabau
• ‘Spend money in Brunei, visit local attractions’
• RBPF warns against use of drones
• Call to make Kg Ayer clean
• Homeowners thankful for HM’s care
• HM presents house keys to 1,738
• ‘Quality of houses need improvement’
• Strengthen community values to deter crimes
• Road diversion on Tutong highway for flyover project
• Local man nabbed for attacking wife
• One-stop agency for land development
• Building Control Order to be available in April
• MoE officer awarded master’s scholarship
• Muslims must remember Prophet Muhammad
• Tahfiz Institute upholds strict entry requirements
• Ministries celebrate Maulud Nabi
• Do not depend on gov’t allowances, Tutong youth told
• Gov’t officials attend ‘mandi wajib’ course
• Tensions rife at Mukim Kiudang dialogue
• Muslims cautioned against 12 deviant teachings
• Call to set up centre for local goods
• Foreigners laud HM’s leadership
• 23-year-old qariah to represent Brunei in Jordan
• Promo period helps JP food court thrive
• ‘Silence won’t prevent teen pregnancy’
• Royal Regalia attracts 1.6k visitors amid wedding festivities
• UBD uses QR code app to promote royal court language
• ‘Integrate Malay into modern tech’
• Parents reminded not to allow children skip class, school
• The royal engagement ceremony
• LED lights slow to gain foothold in Brunei
• Be alert, attentive at all times, community leaders told
• Brunei, Vietnam to bolster education
• Gendang Jaga-Jaga marks start of wedding celebrations
• 50 RBAF officers promoted
• Estimated $80m in old-age pension distributed last year
• Darussalam Holdings donates to 42 orphans from Serusop Religious School
• 75% of fish species diversity lost
• Volunteers, visitors bask in Istana Hari Raya welcome
• Zikir, salawat with colleagues at work
• MoRA holds programme for religious schools
• Be cautious when using social media, students told
• DES payment counter opens at Kg Mentiri
• BASKIM families receive donation
• Police arrest 3rd suspect in gang robbery
• Power station fire affects shops at Gadong commercial area
• MIPR, RBPF, PKBN, ITB hold Khatam Al-Quran events
• 13 families in Brunei-Muara get assistance from YSHHB
• Foundation laid for house under YSHHB programme
• MoHa gives to 50 orphans,mosque in Kg Jerudong
• Organise charity fundraisers with government: YSHHB
• Embassy won’t provide shelter to Bangladeshis under contract
• Progresif launches SIM package for tourists
• HSBC Kiulap branch to shut down in August
• BIBD online banking system for SMEs
• MCYS plans to improve Pusat Bahagia Temburong
• Tourism to use IT to keep marketing cost low
• Developers briefed on building safety legislation
• Foreign labour cap: Boon or bane?
• Online HECAS application now open
• UNISSA to offer diploma course on Syariah Criminal Justice System
• Kg Lumapas residents express concerns over illegal dumping
• HM urges MoHA to move forward
• HM tells MoHA to tackle overdue building taxes
• Nearly 40% UNISSA graduates still unemployed: statistics
• International Trade and Consumer exhibition kicks off
• ‘Privatising Queen’s Jetty can help boost tourism’
• ‘Help us keep monthly welfare aid distribution smooth’
• Fishing villages need to care for environment
• Warning against forged job forms
• ‘Use PPP to revive Kampong Ayer’
• ‘Avoid social media when reporting damaged facilities’
• Peace key to success of Islamic tourism
• 60 needy residents receive donations
• ‘Early volunteering experiences instil values’
• Hengyi scholarship to 17 UBD students
• Strong family bond is effective shield vs drug use
• ‘Encourage children to attend Quran classes at mosques’
• HM initiates Temburong bridge work
• Development ministry aims for prudent government spending
• Students warned over global drug syndicates
• ‘Co-curricular activities can help students develop multiple skills’
• ‘More young people should become cadets’
• Steady increase in paper recycling
• Brunei can tap into natural clay pottery industry
• Teacher charged with outraging modesty of 3 pupils at school
• ‘Cash incentive not long-term solution to litter issue’
• ‘Home-based entrepreneurs not willing to take risks’
• $11m lost in property fires last year
• NCB: Everyday items being transformed into drug paraphernalia
• Vandalism threatens to tarnish Kg Ayer’s image
• Parking lot’s rubbish woes piling up
• ‘Overseas students must stay away from negative elements’
• ‘Fun learning with a touch of drama’
• Imams remind Muslims to remember death
• Local Cyber Cafes Remain In The Black
• ‘Don’t Rely On Bank Loans To Expand Business’
• Trademarks Can Attract Investors
• Reducing Car Maintenance Costs