MOSCOW (AFP) – Russia used its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles for the first time in Ukraine on Friday to destroy a weapons storage site in the country’s west, the Defence Ministry said. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Firefighters gain ground on Texas wildfires
EASTLAND, TEXAS (AP) – Fire crews in West Texas made progress on Saturday against a massive complex of wildfires that have killed one person and burned at least 50 homes, officials said. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
East Timor votes for president
DILI, East Timor (AFP) – East Timor’s citizens were at the polls on Saturday to elect a new president, hoping the most competitive election in the history of Southeast Asia’s youngest country will end a protracted political impasse. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Iran converts sliver of its high-enriched uranium
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran has converted a fraction of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium into material crucial for detecting cancers and other diseases, the United Nations’ (UN) nuclear watchdog and an Iranian media report said on Friday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
China reports Covid deaths, first in over a year
SHANGHAI (AFP) – China reported two COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, its first in more than a year, underlining the threat posed by an Omicron outbreak that has triggered the country’s highest case count since the pandemic’s onset. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Sri Lanka cancels exams over paper shortage
COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka cancelled exams for millions of school students as the country ran out of printing paper with Colombo short on dollars to finance imports, officials said on Saturday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
5 Things No One Told You About Essex!
Did you know that UK is the most popular study destination amongst Bruneians?! At Essex, we support you in making the most of your time at university. We celebrate diversity, challenge inequality and work hard to create a living, learning and working environment that enables you to express your whole self.
- Essex has a broad range of courses
Whatever your subject, and whatever your passion, we’ve got the space to make it happen.
Essex is essentially a culturally vibrant university with a tradition of making students feel at home in the United Kingdom: a first-choice destination for higher education.
Facilities across our three campuses give you the chance to pursue your interests and meet people from across the university. Impatient to be the next Director Siti Kamaluddin? We have professional-grade studios and editing suites, and we even have a lakeside theatre on campus for those who like the mix of both film and drama. Want to pump iron? Take advantage of our first-class gym. If you stay in on-campus accommodation, your gym membership is free for the first year. Want to take some time out? See a new blockbuster at our on-campus cinema, Cine10. Want to be hoteliers? We have a hotel called Wivenhoe House Hotel that’s based on campus. Whether you are interested in hospitality or event management, or want to find a place for your parents to stay during their visit, we have thought through for you. From communal study areas dotted around campus to cosy Students’ Union social spaces, we’ve got you covered.
- Guaranteed accommodation for all 3 years
Looking for the best university accommodation? Well, you’ve found the right place! We offer a variety of exciting and comfortable accommodation, from studios to single en suite rooms and retro Towers to Townhouses, to suit all budgets. We want to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible, especially as for most of you it will be the first time you have lived away from home and the people you know. So to help make this a little easier, international students are guaranteed accommodation for the duration of their course – all 3 years of bachelor’s degree! Welcome to your new home.
- We have an award-winning park and the world’s longest pier
Home to 15,000 students from more than 130 countries, our Colchester Campus is set within 200 acres of beautiful parkland, located two miles from the historic town centre of Colchester – England’s oldest recorded town. Essex has been given a Green Flag Award, recognising our commitment to managing the historic parkland of our Colchester Campus. Our Colchester Campus is also easily reached from London and Stansted Airport in under one hour.
Our Southend Campus is based in the heart of this vibrant and modern seaside city. Famous for its beach resort and pier, the city of Southend-on-Sea stretches along seven miles of award-winning coastline, providing plenty of opportunities for a wide range of water sports and leisure activities.
- Essex is more than just a degree
At Essex, the university focuses not only on improving students’ academic performance but also aims to help students gain plenty of hands-on experience by working and learning alongside professionals in a variety of settings and sectors. Our career services can help you with a wealth of support to jump-start your career after you graduate with us, ranging from career dedicated modules in your courses to providing mentorship for your chosen career. Essex’s career support events will help to nurture students in practical learning to support students to have the edge in the work industry and stand out amongst their peers.
The UK government introduced Graduate Route for international students, and this gives students the opportunity to stay in the UK to work. Students will have the flexibility to work and switch jobs according to any level of salary or skill or choose to be self-employed. Join us at the Knowledge Gateway, our research and technology park on our Colchester Campus. The Knowledge Gateway houses up to 50 start-ups and small, medium and larger businesses in its Innovation Center.
- Studying in UK especially Essex is cheaper than you thought
Essex offers scholarship opportunities of £3000 to all Bruneian students who meet the entry requirement. At Essex campus, you can fully experience studying abroad in UK at a cheaper cost, as the cost of living is relatively lower although we are located an hour away from London. The cost of living including accommodation is around £1500-£2000 per month, and students can save up even more if they are planning to cook for themselves.
In UK, international students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time. One interesting fact is that, UK is paying minimum wage according to your age instead of your education background and experience. If you are above the age of 23 and you work 20 hours a week, you can earn about £760 (BND 1353) per month through part-time work only.
In conclusion, students can cover at least half of their monthly expenses by working part-time. Plus, you can even work full-time during term breaks to get extra pocket money to do things you like! Not to forget Essex also offers unlimited scholarships that can help ease your tuition fee cost. Hence, this can make sure studying in Essex is an affordable and fun experience.
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Trend shows decline in Rt value
Rokiah Mahmud
The trend on daily number of COVID-19 cases has shown a decline in the effective reproduction number (Rt) value from 0.95 in the past week to 0.66 as of yesterday, according to Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah.
The daily admission of Categories 4 and 5 patients remained low despite the record number of daily cases in the third wave being higher compared to the second wave, with 0.05 per cent of the cases in the third wave exhibiting severe COVID-19 symptoms.
The minister shared the latest epidemiological information conducted by the Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday.
He said there have been 108 cases hospitalised in the third wave 60 of which were due to the COVID-19 infection.
Out of the 60 cases, 50 are in Category 4, and 10 in Category 5.
The minister said so far, no cases have required an ECMO machine in the third wave.
Meanwhile, 48 Categories 4 or 5 patients hospitalised are due to other health problems, “which means that 99.95 per cent of the cases have mild or moderate signs of infection or symptoms”, the minister added.
On the analysis of vaccine effectiveness against severe diseases in adults, the graph as of March 11 showed that for every 10,000 people who have received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 5.7 people will be placed in Category 4 or 5.
Meanwhile, for every 10,000 people who have received two doses, 13.7 people will be in Categories 4 or 5, and for every 10,000 people with a single dose of the vaccine, 36.6 people will be in Categories 4 or 5.
The graph also indicated that for every 10,000 who did not receive the vaccine, 72.5 people will be in Categories 4 or 5.
Three companies found flouting Employment Order
Fadley Faisal
The Labour Department’s enforcement division carried out Operasi Sejahtera 07/2022 to uncover Employment Order 2009 violations in Kampong Mulaut on March 15.
Enforcement officials inspected four companies and discovered three had violated the Employment Order by hiring three labourers working not in accordance with their original employment contracts.
One, whose job description was a cook, was found working at a stall selling food while a farmer worked at a vegetable stall selling produce.
Meanwhile, a waiter was found selling nasi katok.
The Labour Department said the violators face a BND600 compound fine for the first offence and BND900 for the second.
The department also reminded the public to employ workers according to their work permits and to ensure their welfare, such as preparing their contracts and salary payments in a timely manner.
The department also denounced the misuse of business licences.
The Labour Department urged the public to seek clarification on issues by contacting 2381848 or 7298989.
Like father, like son
James Kon
The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) through the ‘G’ Operation branch awarded a father and son with an excellence community award for their swift action in extinguishing a fire at a Muallaf assistance house owned by the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI), Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Muhammad bin Sabar Elie @ Sabat Anak Elie and Mohammad Sulaimi bin Abdullah Sabat @ Toni Anak Sabat stopped the fire from spreading to the house.
The award ceremony took place at Toni Anak Sabat’s home in Kampong Sibut on Thursday.
‘G’ Operation Commanding Officer SSFR Haji Afiq bin Haji Julah presented the award. Station Commander of Bangar Fire Station Acting ASFR Jamaludin bin Ahmad and officers from the PDI also attended.
