Sarawak in talks with Brunei to extend border operating hours
LAWAS: The Sarawak government is in discussions with Brunei Darussalam to extend the operating hours at the Sarawak-Brunei border entry points. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that extending the operating hours until midnight could alleviate congestion issues at the border between the two regions. Currently, the border entry points between Sarawak […]
Brunei entrepreneurs explore business potential
MIRI: A Brunei women’s organisation spent the weekend on business matching and learning sessions as part of their study cum business networking tour here. The programme involved the Federation of Sarawak Women’s Association Miri/Bintulu branch led by Halifah Mohamad and Sharifah Zuridah Wan Hill and the Brunei Darussalam Women Entrepreneurs Association led by Hammah Puasa. […]
Move to set up trade and tourism office in Brunei to strengthen ties with Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei are looking forward to the opening of the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office (STATO) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei by year end, which would further strengthen tourism cooperation between Brunei and Sarawak. According to a joint statement on the 24th Annual leaders’ Consultation between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, […]
Brunei launches new retirement plan to ensure national well-being
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said on Saturday that the sultanate had started implementing the National Retirement Scheme (SPK). He made the announcement in a speech for his 77th birthday celebration, which is an important event on the Southeast Asian country’s annual calendar and usually lasts for a month. The SPK is […]
Awang Tengah conferred Brunei state decoration
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has been honoured with the Bintang Darjah Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Yang Amat Berjasa Darjah Pertama (PSLJ) by the government of Brunei Darussalam. The PSLJ, First Class bestowed upon him carries the title of Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa. His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of […]
Chinese Chambers of Commerce call on Brunei counterpart
KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Industry (KCGCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) and the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese of Chambers BSB Brunei on April 26. During the courtesy visit, KCGCCI and ACCCIS secretary […]
Head of State attends Brunei royal banquet
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the royal banquet at Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam yesterday. Around 3000 distinguished guests attended the royal banquet that marked the 76th birthday of Brunei ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The […]
Traders told to get ready for border opening
MIRI: Traders in Miri must prepare for Brunei Darussalam’s border opening on June 1 which will bring a lot of visitors here. This advice was given by Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) Miri chairman, Mohammad Hafidz Rohani, in his speech during the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri and Pre -Gawai ceremony at De Tanjong Restaurant yesterday. […]
Brunei to extend suspension of cross-border activities
LIMBANG: Brunei Darussalam will extend the temporary suspension of cross-border activities after April 15. It’s Prime Minister’s Department (PMO) said the extension would last for 15 days from April 16 to 30. “Admission of foreign nationals through land and sea control posts includes transit travel across Brunei Darussalam. “Entry and transit travel through Brunei Darussalam […]
Jab certificates, cross-country permits when entering Brunei
MIRI: Effective July 13, all foreign-based transporters must produce Covid-19 vaccination certificates together with cross-country permits issued by Brunei before they are allowed to enter. They are given a grace period from June 1 until July 12 to get their drivers vaccinated, Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has revealed. “Digital vaccination certificates on MySejahtera app are also accepted,” […]
