A journey back in time to the spirited festivities that marked Brunei’s entry into independence As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 1984, Bruneians were swept up in a wave of emotion as they welcomed the dawn of a new year and a historic moment in their nation’s history. Gathered at the Padang Besar, […]
The Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM) will distribute iftar to the needy in the Sultanate and Bangladesh for this year’s upcoming Ramadhan, marking its 10th consecutive year since its establishment in 2015. The iftar distribution to 800 needy people in Brunei will begin on the second day of Ramadhan and will continue for 15 […]
A talk on Islamic wealth management was organised by Koperasi Bistari Berhad for its members recently. The talk by Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM) President Mohamed Yusof bin Shaik Abdul Halim, covered a number of related issues, including hibah (benevolent gift), wasiat (wills), harta sepencarian (matrimonial properties) and faraidh (intestate distribution). He said it […]
The Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM) recently donated the third trolley for deceased’s ritual cleansing to Kampong Penabai Mosque, Kuala Tutong. The mobile trolley is used for the ritual cleansing of a Muslim’s deceased’s body prior to burial. MKM President Mohd Yusof bin Halim said several mosques had reached out to the MKM to […]
The Brunei History Centre donated school supplies to 26 underprivileged children to aid their preperation for the 2024 academic year. The donation made under the Bersama Mengelinga charity project was a collaboration with the Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM). Deputy Permanent Secretary (Culture) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr Siti Norkhalbi […]