Organisation confirms Sabah blast caused by fireball from outer space
BY NOR LIYANA ZULKIFLI KUALA LUMPUR: The loud explosion heard by many in Sabah on Sunday was due to a phenomenon of a fireball entering the earth’s airspace. This was confirmed by the International Meteor Organisation (IMO) in a report released on its website recently under event code 632-2021. National Planetarium deputy director (Observation) Zamri Shah Mastor said the […]
Source of earth shattering-sound in Sabah, Labuan and Brunei remains a mystery
KOTA KINABALU: The source of the earth-shattering sound and tremors that lasted some 10 seconds at about 11 am on Sunday that shook Sipitang and Beaufort in Sabah as well as Labuan and Brunei remain a mystery. The police denied carrying out any bomb detonation or disposal activities in the area while Petronas explained that […]
Brunei service charge, frequent commuter pass from Oct 1
KUCHING: Brunei Darussalam will begin imposing service charges (CaP) and issuance of frequent commuters pass (FCP) beginning Oct 1 for all, including its citizens, who want to leave or enter the country through border checkpoints. According to a statement from the Consulate General of Brunei here, individuals travelling in vehicles owned by the Brunei government […]
Sarawak respects Brunei’s stance
LIMBANG: The state government respects the stance taken by Brunei in imposing additional procedures on Sarawakians entering the country. Assistant Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the additional procedures were imposed to ensure the safety and health of Bruneians against the spread of Covid-19 from Malaysia. “In the […]
Currently in talks with Brunei
SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY LAWAS: Sarawak is currently in talks with Brunei about the potential supply of electricity. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak government had taken over the Bakun dam from the federal government, namely one of the first things he did after taking office. “We are developing our hydro […]
Singapore to allow visitors from Brunei, New Zealand
SINGAPORE: Travellers from Brunei and New Zealand to visit Singapore starting in September, in a “small, cautious step” by the virus-hit aviation hub to restart air travel, officials said Friday. The city-state closed its borders in March to tourists and short-term visitors and later implemented a partial lockdown as coronavirus outbreaks swept through dormitories housing […]
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 […]
Public can travel to Brunei
MIRI: The public can now apply for cross-border (transit) for land travel through Brunei Darussalam. According to Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, the new form for cross-border application also requires other supporting documents. The additional documents required are a copy of the applicant’s passport and authorisation from the Royal Malaysia Police or the State […]
Brunei reports no new Covid-19 case on Saturday
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, with the national tally of cases standing at 141, reported Xinhua News Agency. According to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, no new recoveries were recorded on Saturday, maintaining the total number of recovered cases at 132. The number of active cases being treated at […]
Brunei reports first Covid-19 death
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam reported its first death from Covid-19 in the country, the Ministry of Health said Saturday. According to the ministry, the deceased was a 64-year-old man who returned to Brunei from Malaysia and Cambodia on March 4, Xinhua news agency reported. The man who passed away on Friday night at the […]
