Monthly Archives: September 2019
Heart disease on the rise
James Kon
Despite many initiatives from the Brunei Government, cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be on the rise and is the second main cause of...
Three women fined for shoplifting
Rokiah Mahmud
Three local women who shoplifted from a department store in Kampong Mentiri were fined by the Magistrate’s Court.
Nurhasleen binti Mazlan, 18, Nur Afikah...
Symposium highlights benefits of arts-based education
Aziz Idris
Three educators presented details outlining the benefits of an arts-based education in Brunei during the inaugural Brunei Art Symposium held at Mahakarya Institute...
World Heart Day event gathers large crowd
James Kon
More than 1,000 people turned up for Walk, Run & Cycle event and Carival held in conjunction with the World Heart Day 2019...
Thousands rally for political prisoners in Moscow
MOSCOW (AFP) - Thousands gathered in Moscow yesterday for a demonstration demanding the release of opposition protesters prosecuted in recent months.
Police estimated a turnout...
Amateur Radio Association lends support to World Heart Day Run
Azlan Othman
Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) was also involved in supporting World Heart Day Walk, Run & Cycle event organised by the Ministry...
BruHaha team leaves audience in stitches
Aziz Idris
Local stand-up comedians from BruHaha Comedy Brunei took to the stage for their biggest show to date at a sold-out venue, bringing laughter...
Vienna’s Mozart ticket sellers face the music with new rules
VIENNA (AFP) - A change of tune is coming for one of the most ubiquitous sights in Vienna’s tourist hotspots: The groups of men...
Champions DPMM FC hoist league title
Fadhil Yunus
DPMM FC lifted aloft the AIA Singapore Premier League title as they celebrated being crowned champions amid joyous scenes witnessed by His Royal...
Thousands join rally in Sydney
SYDNEY (AFP) - Thousands rallied in Sydney to support Hong Kong democracy protesters yesterday, kicking off a day of planned "anti-totalitarianism" demonstrations globally.
In one...