19-year-old fulfills childhood dream of embracing Islam

BISAYA-BORN Linda Suzi Raniah converted to Islam yesterday in a conversion ceremony that took place at the residence of Hj Minor Absah Abdullah at Kampung Lambak Kiri, Berakas. The new convert, now known as Nurema Syahlinda Abdullah Raniah, said...

Traditional fervour marks procession

PARTICIPATION in Maulidur Rasul celebration is seen as a way of fulfilling responsibility as a Muslim.Congregants of the Maulidur Rasul mass procession from the Brunei-Muara District yesterday said that the long walk had become a tradition in the...

Districts mark Prophet's birthday

MASS gatherings and processions to commemorate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) were also held simultaneously in Belait, Tutong and Temburong Districts where thousands of people took part in this important event in...

'Maulidur Rasul theme reflects local harmony'

THE Maulidur Rasul celebration theme for this year is Ukhuwah dan Muafakat Negara Berkat (Unity, brotherhood among Muslims create a blessed nation), The Brunei Times asked participants from various districts on their take of the theme.Mohd Ifwan...

HM leads Maulidur Rasul march

THOUSANDS walked the roads of the capital yesterday as Muslims gathered in a mass procession to commemorate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) led by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.A...

Vendors happy with high foot traffic at first fruit festival

VENDORS at the first Fruit Festival at the Waterfront have expressed satisfaction and are encouraged by the visitors flow since the start of the five-day event.Siti Aishah Abdullah, 50, a fruit vendor participating in the festival, said she noticed...

Women's congregation marks Maulidur Rasul

THE Majlis Perhimpunan Wanita organised different gatherings at three districts in the country to celebrate the Maulidur Rasul.Gatherings were held at Belait, Tutong and Temburong, to enliven the celebration as well as to strengthen ties among...

Royalties at Maulidur Rasul event

Follow the path shown by Prophet

HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday urged Muslims to show their true commitment to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) by following the path shown by him and emulate his character in all aspects of life.This...

HM receives Philippine sports panel chief

Experienced educators to help shape new teachers

THE efforts and experience of school principals and religious teachers have been lauded as valuable and important in guiding and shaping the new education officers in their leadership roles, the Acting Assistant Director of Islamic Studies, Ministry...

54 RBPF promoted officers feted

THE Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) of the Police Royal Guard organised a thanksgiving ceremony for 54 promoted officers.The event was held at the Police Royal Guard's Multipurpose Hall in Kg Beribi. Present as guest of honour was the Police...

Brunei to observe World Cancer Day on Feb 26

TO COMMEMORATE World Cancer Day 2012, which is celebrated globally every February 4, Brunei will be observing its part by increasing awareness and holding various activities to ensure citizens are aware of the number one killer in the Sultanate on...

Positive response from participants

Sales Management Course for postal services staff endsTHE Sales Management Course for postal services staff, has received good response from the participants, the course facilitator, Shailendra Kumar Dwivedi said yesterday.Sales management plays an...

Invites for readers to take part in Nat'l Quran contest

THE Ministry of Religious Affairs is inviting Quran readers to participate in the National Level Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition 1433 Hijrah to be held soon. According to a statement issued by the ministry yesterday, the...

14 eateries pass food safety and hygiene test, receive certificates

A TOTAL of 14 restaurants and eateries in the Belait District were awarded with certificates yesterday upon passing the food premise assessment for food safety and cleanliness.At an event which took place at the Belait District Municipal Office,...

Civil servants suggested ways to help NGO cause

THE series of roadshows to promote awareness among government officials on how they can contribute to NGOs for special needs individuals through voluntary deductions from their monthly pay continued yesterday at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and...

BSP vendor, others face charges in $1.2m corruption case

AROUND THE COURTSA FAR-reaching corruption scandal among senior Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) staff has emerged as the manager of Musfada Enterprise, one of BSP's vendors, was charged yesterday with bribing officers from the oil and gas giant with...

Captain, crew members fined for illegal fishing

THE captain of a Vietnamese fishing boat has been fined $10,000 and his eight crew members $750 each after they were convicted yesterday for fishing illegally in Brunei waters.The vessel's captain Le Van Han, 39, told the court that he was not aware...

Illegal restaurateur nabbed

THE Gambling Suppression and Anti-Vice Unit, the Royal Brunei Police Force on Friday has arrested a man believed to be operating a restaurant without a licence in the Kg Pengkalan Batu area.In a statement issued yesterday, the raid, Operation Ingar...