A public health milestone

The Punjab government’s recent decision to ban all e-cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches across the province marks a major step in protecting public health. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif led this move, directing the cabinet to enforce a...

PM: Sultan of Brunei praises IJN’s ‘excellence and dedication’ after treatment during Malaysia visit

PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has praised the quality of care and medical expertise at the National Heart Institute (IJN) following his recent treatment at the facility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Sultan Of Brunei Praises IJN's Medical Expertise Following Treatment

PETALING JAYA, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has praised the quality of care and medical expertise at the National Heart Institute (IJN) following his recent treatment at the facility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Brunei’s Economic Diversification Efforts: Moving Beyond Oil and Gas

Brunei has long been synonymous with oil and gas wealth, with these resources forming the backbone of its economy for decades. While this dependence has enabled the nation to achieve high living standards, it also presents significant risks....

Brunei judo federation sends largest contingent to Penang meet

The Brunei Darussalam National Judo Federation (BDNJF) has fielded the largest ever contingent to an overseas meet at the Penang Invitational JICA Judo Championship to be held at the Sunshine Square Banquet Hall in Penang, Malaysia this weekend....

Sultan of Brunei in Malaysian hospital

78-year-old ruler in ‘good health’ after experiencing ‘tiredness’ at Asean meetings PUBLISHED : 27 May 2025 at 21:57 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei is in “good health” after being admitted to hospital in Kuala Lumpur due...

guardian Malaysia Crowned Top Health & Beauty Retailer at Regional Awards

guardian MALAYSIA has made history by claiming the prestigious Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year (Malaysia) title at the Retail Asia Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for the homegrown retail chain that began operations 58 years ago....

Brunei achieves low maternal mortality rate, remains vigilant

Brunei Darussalam’s maternal mortality ratio for 2018 to 2023 is equivalent to between zero to 32.4 for each 100,000 births, which is zero to two of deaths per year. The latest maternal mortality ratio for the year 2023 is 15.9 per 100,000 births,...

Brunei records drop in tuberculosis cases

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has recorded a 9.62 percent drop in tuberculosis cases whereby 235 cases were reported in 2024, compared to 260 cases in 2023, a government minister said on Monday. To reduce tuberculosis in the...

Call to restore CRK–KL flight gains ground

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A formal position paper has been submitted to key Philippine government agencies urging the immediate restoration of the Clark–Kuala Lumpur–Clark direct flight, a once-thriving route operated by AirAsia prior to its...

Brunei's Leg-Co concludes with over 400 issues raised

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 21 (Xinhua)-- The first session of Brunei's legislative council meeting in 2025 ended on Thursday after two weeks of discussions. Speaker of the legislative council Haji Abdul Rahman Taib in his closing remarks said 187...

Epic adventures: follow in the footsteps of history’s most intrepid explorers

They say travel broadens the mind – and throughout history that has been the case for some of the world’s pre-eminent scientists, geographers and explorers, whose globetrotting adventures have led to medical breakthroughs, new scientific theories,...

Brunei to host fun run, gender equity seminar to foster inclusivity

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) will be organising the Fun Run for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on April 15 at 5pm at The Empire Brunei. Some 500...

Sultan of Brunei discharged from Malaysian hospital

Brunei's absolute ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has been discharged from a Malaysian hospital and will rest for several days in Malaysia. The sultan, 78, has returned to the Grand Hyatt Hotel to rest following advice from medical experts before...

[Video] Behind the launch: Atoll expands FDI in Brunei with Mantap sauces

With a production capacity of up to two tonnes daily, Atoll Agro & Cold Storage Sdn Bhd sauces and condiments aim to reduce Brunei’s reliance on imports—and contribute to regional exports. A foreign direct investment (FDI) led by Indian...

Behind the launch: Atoll expands FDI in Brunei with Mantap sauces

The Atoll Group is expanding its foreign direct investment (FDI) footprint in Brunei with the recent launch of Mantap—a new line of locally made sauces and condiments now stocked in over 100 retail outlets nationwide. The group’s latest venture,...

General : Fahmi Sees Off Brunei Sultan At Subang Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil was on hand at the Subang Airport near here today to bid farewell to the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, who...

Tuaran, Beluran Hospitals to pioneer digital healthcare transformation in Sabah

Dr Raymond Alfred KOTA KINABALU (June 2): Despite over three decades of dedicated service since its establishment in 1993, Tuaran Hospital has experienced limited progress in digital healthcare transformation. Recognizing the urgent need to...

Many are not taking their heart health seriously: Expert

Many are not taking their heart health seriously: Expert Published on: Sunday, June 01, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 01, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Dr Rowland showing how the heart works. CONSULTANT Cardiologist Dr Rowland...

Sultan of Brunei discharged from IJN, currently resting in KL – Brunei PMO

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) yesterday after receiving treatment since Tuesday (May 27). In an Instagram post, the Brunei Prime Minister’s Office informed that...