Brunei commits to ensure every elderly individual is cherished and valued Brunei Darussalam, like many other nations, is grappling with the challenges posed by an ageing population. More than 10 per cent of Brunei’s total population is now aged 60 and above and this percentage is expected to rise significantly, reaching 28.7 per cent by […]
Brunei Darussalam, like many countries, is experiencing an ageing population. Some 10.1 per cent of the population is aged 60 and above and it is expected to rise to 28.7 per cent by 2050. Permanent Secretary (Community) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari said this during […]
Brunei’s wushu star Basma Lachkar arrived home to a hero’s welcome following her historic achievement at the 19th Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China. The national athlete bagged the silver medal in the Women’s Taijian and Taijiquan All-Round final, behind eventual winner and gold medallist China’s Tong Xin. It was the country’s best showing in […]
Five families affected by fire, strong winds and collapsed houses received financial assistance from the government on Saturday. Permanent Secretary (Community) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari was on hand to present the contributions at the ministry building. One family was affected by a house fire […]
Women in Brunei Darussalam have an important role in nation building, contributing openly, actively and equally to the society. The Sultanate also recently completed a one-year research on women’s development, which is expected to identify key issues that may affect and hinder women’s development, particularly on their economic livelihood, and work-life balance, which are critical […]