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Brunei air quality at moderate levels nationwide
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Air quality across all four districts remained at moderate levels Saturday morning (Sept 26), according to the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe). At 9am, the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) stood at 51 in Brunei-Muara, 55 in Belait, 58 in Temburong and 51 in Tutong. The readings showed an overall improvement…
Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for a permanent ceasefire, stronger action on Palestine
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, has called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and stronger international action to advance a just and lasting peace in Palestine. His Royal Highness reaffirmed Brunei Darussalam’s support for an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the…
Brunei Sultan leads recreational horse ride
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Royal Patron of the Royal Brunei Polo Association (RBPA), led a recreational horse ride on Sunday (July 19) in conjunction with His Majesty’s 80th birthday celebration. The event, organised by the RBPA, marked the fourth edition of the recreational ride. Upon arrival at the Jerudong Park Polo and Riding…
Brunei’s Sultan flies himself to Cebu for Asean 2026
CONSOLACION, Cebu — Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah flew his own plane to Cebu for the Asean Summit 2026. The monarch, a licensed pilot, personally ran his aircraft and landed Wednesday evening, May 7, at the Mactan–Benito N. Ebuen Air Base. He was accompanied by his son, Prince Abdul Mateen. The Sultan is set to…
Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for prayers, concern after surgery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a phone call from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, who enquired about his health and prayed for his well-being. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the Sultan’s prayers and concern. “I also pray that His Majesty will always…
Haze eases as air quality improves in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Darussalam’s air quality improved on Thursday, with all four districts recording moderate air quality according to the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings at 4pm compared to the previous day’s readings. Brunei-Muara District registered 85 on PSI readings to be in the moderate level of air quality. Belait District also recorded…
Brunei, China reaffirm longstanding defence ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Darussalam and China reaffirmed their longstanding defence ties and discussed opportunities to strengthen practical cooperation during a bilateral meeting between senior defence officials in Beijing. Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri…
Brunei, Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirm support for Palestinian state at UN General Debate
NEW YORK, September 26, 2026 (WAFA) — The general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly continued for a fifth day today at UN Headquarters in New York, with several speakers addressing the situation in Palestine and calling for an end to the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people. Brunei Darussalam’s…