Perseverance, patience key in face of challenges
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah urged the people to exercise perseverance and patience in the face of challenges during the holy month of Ramadhan and the COVID-19 pandemic. In His Majesty’s titah from Istana Nurul Iman to mark the first day of Ramadhan for 1443 Hijrah, broadcast on Radio Television Brunei last night, the monarch said as the country marks the third year of Ramadhan in pandemic times, Muslims must always accept Allah the Almighty’s will. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Guidelines for mass gatherings, domestic activities updated
With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the COVID-19 Steering Committee announced updates to guidelines on mass gatherings and domestic activities, including vaccination status no longer a requirement to enter premises or participate in activities in the Sultanate. This was said by Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong during the daily press conference yesterday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
18 men arrested for cock-fighting during Belait raid
Eighteen men were apprehended during a police raid on a cock-fighting activity in Kampong Bukit Puan, Mukim Labi in Belait District on Friday, according to the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF). More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin
Police foil smuggling attempts
The Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) through its law enforcement division, carried out three operations recently targetting Kampong Saba Tengah, boat landing areas of Temburong District and the Sungai Teritip waterway. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
666 children get immunised against COVID
As of 2pm yesterday, 666 children aged five to 11 had been administered with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on the first day of the Sultanate’s National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for the age group. This was highlighted by Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar at the daily press conference yesterday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
COVID in UK at record levels with almost five million infected
LONDON (AP) – The prevalence of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom (UK) has reached record levels, with about one in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, latest figures from Britain’s official statistics agency showed. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Migrants clash with security forces in southern Mexico
TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ, MEXICO (AFP) – Migrants travelling by foot in a caravan clashed with security forces on a highway in southern Mexico on Friday. Several hundred foreigners, mostly from Central America, left the city of Tapachula near the border with Guatemala at dawn heading north towards the United States (US). More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
WWF report says online wildlife trade on rise in Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) – A report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) shows illegal purchases of wildlife online are growing in Myanmar in a threat both to public health and to endangered species. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Malaysia’s King, Queen test positive for COVID-19
CNA – Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are undergoing self-quarantine at Istana Negara after being confirmed positive for COVID-19. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.