World’s largest trade deal enters into force
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement entered into force on Saturday for Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Japan, Lao PDR, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced. The agreement will enter into force in Korea on February 1. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Brunei moves up to Level 3 in CDC travel advisory
The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moved Brunei to Level 3 on December 28, 2021 from Level 4 three months prior. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Expectations run high as nation welcomes new year
As the country ushers in 2022, the desire to return to stability and prosperity burns brighter than ever after a gloomy end to 2021. Businesses and the public are looking forward to the new year with hope and eagerly looking for change and betterment. The previous year was wrought with COVID-19 causing considerable damage in terms of lives lost and a dwindling economy. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Brunei records 17 new COVID cases
Brunei recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 15,491, according to the Ministry of Health. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Joint operation uncovers offences
A joint operation by Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) and Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) unearthed several offences on Friday night in Belait District. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Fire destroys home in Belait
A house went up in flames in Kampong Telingan, Rampayoh in Belait District on Friday morning. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Jail, whipping for young housebreaker
The Intermediate Court on Thursday handed a three years and four months’ jail with two canings to a local man who broke into a room to steal property. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
TV’s Golden Girl Betty White dies at 99
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on The Mary Tyler Moore Show or the loopy housemate on The Golden Girls, has died. She was 99. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Johor latest Malaysian state to be hit by floods
KUALA LUMPUR (CNA) – Johor became the latest Malaysian state to be hit by floods, with the number of evacuees rising steadily on Saturday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.