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- AirAsia launches daily Brunei-Kota Kinabalu flights
The new service will be the airline's sixth international service from Kota Kinabalu and second international service from Brunei. The daily flight from Kota Kinabalu and Brunei, opens for sale for the booking period from July 3-12th July for the travel
- Celebrating 25th anniversary of Japan-Brunei diplomatic ties
The chief guest was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Acting Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Also attending the luncheon was Mr Katori from Japan, Ambassador for Asean, who is visiting Brunei to attend the commemoration as
- H1N1 flu patient dies in East China
Macao reports 6 new A/H1N1 confirmed cases More A/H1N1 cases recorded in West Bank A/H1N1 flu cases rise to 42 in Brunei Number of A/H1N1 flu cases in Malaysia approaches 200 Philippines reports 1,709 A/H1N1 flu cases
- A/H1N1 flu cases rise to 42 in Brunei
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei Health Ministry confirmed ten more new cases of A/H1N1 flu on Tuesday, bringing the total number of the cases to 42 in the sultanate. Brunei local newspapers reported on Wednesday that among the new cases, two
- Canada eyes major investment opportunities in Brunei
By Sonia K. Special guests at the BBQ in Sheraton Mr Joseph Koh, Singapore High Commissioner receiving a gift during the lucky draw. Photos: Jason Leong Bilateral relations between Canada and Brunei have strengthened over the years. Promising progresses
- ASEAN welcomes permanent representative of Brunei
Pengiran Hajjah Basmillah Haji Abbas presented her letter of credentials to Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan on Friday. 'Ambassador Basmillah has an extensive history in overseeing regional issues. Her expertise will certainly contribute a great deal
- Brunei Open to tee off with Green Theme
By James Kon The fifth edition of the Brunei Open 2009 which returns to the Asian Tour from July 30 until August 2, 2009 will embark on a green mission to raise public awareness of the environment. The prestigious event, which will tee off at The Empire
- Fans in Brunei mourn Jackson's death
By James Kon Hans Anwar's collection of Michael Jackson's CD. - JAMES KON Michael Jackson moonwalk dancing at the Jerudong Park in 1996. MJ with young fans in Brunei. - FILE PHOTOS Fans around the world, including in Brunei Da-russalam, are mourning the
- RBA's rejoinder on 'Brunei transit tour programme'
ROYAL Brunei Airlines (RBA) yesterday said an operator has been appointed to conduct the 'Window on Brunei Transit Tour Programme', and the relevant RBA department has assessed (its) ongoing performance and is happy with the results. As such, a
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The Sultanate of Brunei's heyday occurred between the 15th and 17th centuries, when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the less developed countries. The same family has now ruled in Brunei for over six centuries.
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