Monthly Archives: July 2022
Starry, starry nights in Belait
More than 40 stargazers spent their long weekend enjoying the wonders of the Milky Way during an astro-camping excursion in rural Belait.
The ‘Kembara Angkasa...
Royal birthday celebration comes to a close
Brunei Darussalam’s national giant-sized flag was officially lowered during a ceremony to conclude the 76th birthday celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
Capital comes to life over the weekend
Bandar Seri Begawan came to life over the weekend as the populace thronged the capital to enjoy the festive night market in commemoration of...
Remains of Chinese rocket fall to Earth
BEIJING (AP) - Debris from a rocket that boosted part of China’s new space station into orbit fell into the sea in the Philippines...
New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency
NEW YORK (AP) - Officials in New York City declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus on Saturday,...
Balik Kampung: The long wait is finally over
Lyna Mohamad & Fadley Faisal
Fervid excitement, anticipation, gratitude and relief are but some of the emotions permeating across the Sultanate as the clock ticks...
Belait accident claims life of 42-year-old local
James Kon
A two-vehicle accident along Jalan Setia Diraja in Belait District in the wee hours of yesterday morning claimed the life of a 42-year-old...
Solidifying ties with Hijrah walk around Sengkurong
Azlan Othman
The Syababul Iman group of Sultan Sharif Ali Mosque in Kampong Sengkurong and mosque takmir committee members yesterday organised a Hijrah walk to...
COVID-hit Macau re-opens beaches but bans swimming
HONG KONG (AFP) - Macau beachgoers were left high and dry as the city reopened two beaches yesterday but banned swimming and water sports,...
Malaysia drops Traveller’s Card requirement
Fadley Faisal
With the land and sea borders set to fully re-open tomorrow, locals and other residents in Brunei Darussalam are expected to be travelling...