Awang Tengah lauds Malaysia-Brunei good ties

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has applauded the good relationship that exists between Brunei and Malaysia.   He pointed out that the good relationship is more evident now given the current Covid-19 situation. “There are many things that Malaysia and Brunei have settled together through the pandemic. For example, the […]

Brunei varsity and Mukah Mara hold online programme

KUCHING: The Go Global! Online Outbound International Mobility Programme was successfully held online over two days on Mar 22 and 23. The programme was organised by Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (KUPU SB) and the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch Mukah Campus. The online programme was […]

Prince Azim of Brunei dies at 38

THE SON of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei was reported to have passed away today at around 10am after an illness. Prince Abdul Azim, fourth in line to the throne of Brunei, is the elder brother of HRH Prince Mateen. He was born in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on July 29, 1982. He received […]

Brunei’s entry, exit charges to start Oct 1

LAWAS: The imposition of entry and exit charges for travellers crossing into and from Brunei Darussalam which were to take effect from today (Aug 1) has been postponed to Oct 1. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, such decision is very much appreciated. “We express our utmost gratitude to the […]

Brunei to implement entry, exit charges

SIBU: Brunei Darussalam will impose B$3 (about RM9.18) in exit and entry charges beginning August 1 on all individuals leaving and entering the country through its land control posts. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry of Finance and Economy Brunei Darussalam said the charges will be imposed under the (Exit and Entry Charges Order […]

Anticipating reopening of S’wak-Brunei border

MIRI: Local traders at Miri Wireless Walk are anticipating the reopening of the Sarawak-Brunei border after months of closer following the Covid-19 pandemic. According to its chairman Mohamad Abdullah Jamin, since the recovery movement control order (RMCO) was imposed, half of the 62 traders at Miri Wireless Walk along the Jalan North Yu Seng here […]

Brunei’s consul-general bids farewell

KUCHING: Outgoing Consul-General of Brunei Darussalam in Kuching, Pengiran Krtini Pengiran Tahir, paid a farewell visit to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at the latter’s office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia in Petra Jaya here yesterday. Krtini is leaving after having served in the state for four years. Krtini conveyed her government’s gratitude […]

DCM receives farewell visit from Brunei Consul General

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and his wife Datuk Hajah Dayang Morliah Datuk Awang Daud yesterday received a farewell visit from Consul General of Brunei Darussalam Pengiran Krtini Pengiran Tahir in Kuching  The visit took place at Awang Tengah’s office at Wisma Sumber Alam, Petra Jaya here in conjunction with […]