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Brunei, Malaysia to discuss digital road tax

MIRI: A comprehensive discussions will be held with the Brunei government regarding Malaysia’s digital road tax, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. This came in response to issues faced by Malaysian drivers at the Brunei border, where authorities demanded physical road tax documentation despite Malaysia’s shift to a digital system. “We will initiate detailed talks […]

Brunei’s economy records 0.8-pct growth in Q1

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8 per cent at constant prices year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, the latest statistical figures released on Tuesday showed, reported Xinhua. According to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, an increase in the non-oil and gas […]

Sarawak entrepreneurs explore opportunities with Brunei counterparts

KUCHING: Local commerce and industry chamber delegations are exploring opportunities for collaboration between Sarawak and Brunei. Representatives from the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) and Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The delegation […]

State to work with Brunei on Pan Borneo highway

KUCHING: Sarawak will collaborate with Brunei Darussalam on the continuation of the Pan Borneo highway project, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said today. “We told them that we will continue the project which is connected to our coastal road within northern Sarawak. “We also briefed them during a recent visit by a […]

Borneo drifting spectacle set for March 4-5

KUCHING: Practice makes perfect. I suppose this applies to everything, even when going drifting in your car, as it requires a certain level of skill behind the wheel. Drifting is one of the most rapidly expanding disciplines of modern motorsport, thanks to smoking tyres and outstanding driving manoeuvres. In fact, it has a long history, […]

Sarawak gets nod to set up trade and tourism office in Brunei

MIRI: The agriculture sector will play a critical role in transforming Sarawak and accelerating its economic growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saidthe sector will also be a catalyst for the state to achieve high-income status by 2030 following approval from the Brunei government to set up its trade and tourism […]

Abang Johari accompanies Anwar on visit to Brunei

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Brunei Darussalam about 12 noon yesterday (Jan 24) to accompany Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his first visit to Brunei. According to a press statement, upon his arrival in Bandar Seri Begawan, the Premier attended a pre-meeting that lasted about two […]

Coming – Sarawak Pavillion in Brunei and Pontianak

By Nura Valentiana Lorna and Gabriel Lihan LAWAS: The state government will set up another Sarawak Pavillion in Brunei and Pontianak, Indonesia to help local entrepreneurs tap foreign markets. In stating this Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said the government will continue to support local businesses by helping entrepreneurs get platforms for […]

Pan Gon ready to release new ‘secret weapon’ tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya squad will highly likely unleash their new ‘secret weapon’ in the Tier 1 friendly match against Brunei tomorrow. Its head coach Kim Pan Gon said his coaching team had already provided the new information for their players on how to use this new weapon on the pitch at the National Stadium in […]

Limbang DDMC to persuade Brunei in border reopening

LIMBANG: The Limbang Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is still attempting to persuade Brunei Darussalam to temporarily open its borders. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Information Unit (UKAS) today, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the opening of the border would enable residents from […]