It’s time for the Chinese community around the world to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, by cleaning their homes, hanging decorations and prepare food for their guests. In ushering one of the big festivities celebrated in the Sultanate, the Weekend Bulletin spoke to several celebrants who shared their new year […]
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam Nahida Rahman Shumona recently observed an Al-Quran learning class at the Kampong Sungai Pandan Religious Hall. The classes are facilitated by Awangku Muhd Khairul Hakimin bin Pengiran Abdul Manan to 30 to 40 children every Friday morning. Speaking to the Weekend Bulletin, the high commissioner shared that she […]
With reference to the letter titled ‘Call for Clampdown on Unscrupulous Contractors,’ published in the Opinion page of the Weekend Bulletin on January 20 by Frustrated Genuine Contractor, Employees Trust Fund (TAP) clarified that withdrawals for purposes other than housing can be detrimental to the member when additional finance for a home is actually needed […]
Local street artist N3rd1nk (‘nerd ink’) became the first Bruneian to have his work featured on Diton King, an Indonesian spray paint brand made for graffiti. Known for his versatility, N3rd1nk’s repertoire spans a variety of themes with the use of social commentary and personal expression. “I am extremely honoured and proud of my collaboration […]
After reading the letter, ‘Is workforce truly lazy or exhausted?’, published in the Opinion page of the Weekend Bulletin on October 14, I felt compelled to respond. I am a permanent resident who has lived in Brunei for 33 years, and I can confidently say that based on my experience, Bruneians in the workforce are […]