May 13, 2021
Seven businesses were warned for failing to comply with the Seasonal Maximum Price (SMP) directive, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES).
It said that through the Department of Competition and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), three businesses in Tanjong Bunut, two in Tanah Jambu, one in Sinarubai and one in Pekan Bangar were issued warning letters for selling items above maximum prices. The items included: butter, milk (condensed and evaporated), margarine, ghee and flour.
These offences were found during routine inspections conducted across districts, said JPES. Price inspectors also advised businesses to comply with the SMP directive and to ensure prices of goods are clearly displayed.
April 28, 2021
Izah Azahari
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd held a presentation of donations to 20 underprivileged families and orphans from Kampong Serasa, Kapok, Muara and Meragang at Al-Fath Hall, Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) Headquarters as part of the company’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative to lighten the burden of families and orphans for the upcoming Hari Raya celebration.
Legislative Council member and Acting Penghulu of Mukim Serasa Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman was the guest of honour.
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Nik Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii was also present.
Guest of honour and Chief Executive Officer of Hengyi Chen Lian Cai presented the donations.
April 28, 2021
James Kon
An elderly man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at Mentiri, said the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF).
Personnel from the Muara Police Station were called at 2.39pm on Monday, to the scene of the collision at Kampong Tanah Jambu.
The 83-year-old victim was transported to the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the second vehicle was also taken to hospital, for injuries sustained in the crash.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
In light of the incident, motorists are advised not to take to the road if feeling unwell or drowsy.
Lyna Mohamad Khan’s Carpet & Wallpaper offers a variety of quality carpets from Belgium, Turkey, China, Indonesia and Egypt. With the upcoming Hari Raya celebration, the store is offering amazing deals and attractive discounts on all its carpets as part of the Brunei Mega Sale campaign, which ends on May 26. From classic to modern […]
February 11, 2021
James Kon
Under the Green Protocol guidelines, all government premises will be free of plastic bottles while the areas will become a “plastic bottle free zone”.
Meanwhile, the Housing Development Department is continuing to implement Phase 2 of the national housing plan project of Kampong Lugu, Kampong Tanah Jambu and Kampong Bukit Beruang while upgrading projects for Terrace House H33, H35 and H36 in Kampong Rimba and Kampong Lambak Kanan.
These are some of the ongoing initiatives under the Ministry of Development and its departments revealed by Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar in his speech at the