For generations, the sinjang, a traditional Bruneian men’s garment, has been a symbol of pride and cultural identity. Yet, for many, its intricate folding and tying process remains a challenge. Hj Ahmad Najib Hj Ali Hassan, a teacher-turned-entrepreneur, saw this...
What began as a simple home bakery in 2014, baking cupcakes and choux pastries in a tiny kitchen, has blossomed into Flourish by The Homebaker, a beloved café in quaint Kuala Belait serving artisanal sourdough and croissants to a growing...
When national athletes get injured, they have access to high-performance physiotherapy but what about the everyday gym-goer, the weekend runner or the passionate weightlifter? Jack Matasim, a physiotherapist with 14 years of experience, is changing that. His brainchild, Beam, a...
Since its inception in the 1980s, the Erasmus+ programme has transformed international education, nurturing academic collaboration and cultural exchange between Europe and the world including ASEAN nations like Brunei Darussalam. Originally designed for student mobility within the European Union (EU),...
Gather your family and friends, the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is back! Hosted by Royal Brunei Culinary (RBC) with the support of the Singapore High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan and the Singapore Tourism Board, the festival will take place...
Pack your bags and get ready for some adventures in Malaysia! Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) and Tourism Malaysia are back with the much-anticipated Hello Kawan 2025 campaign. Building on its previous success, this year’s initiative offers expanded flight options, exclusive...
Gleneagles JPMC, the sole tertiary cardiac centre in Brunei, is now among the first in Asia to adopt the Philips Azurion 7 B12/12, a high-precision imaging system that pairs advanced biplane technology with real time Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical...
The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) has launched the 12th National Development Plan (RKN12), a strategic five-year blueprint allocating $4 billion to 305 projects, as the nation accelerates progress towards its Vision 2035 goals. The plan underscored the government’s...
Music lovers, mark your calendars from June 20 to 22, 2025! The Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak invites you to experience Grammy-winning legends, Siberian throat singers, and Borneo’s finest artists in one of the world’s most breathtaking jungle settings....
The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam recently awarded certificates to 25 individuals for their outstanding performance in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). A total of 47 candidates sat for the assessment on 1 December 2024 across various proficiency...
