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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...
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[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...

General : Sultan Of Brunei Discharged From IJN, Currently Resting In KL - Brunei PMO
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (Bernama) -- 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...

Sultan Hassanal of Brunei, the world's longest-reigning living monarch
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, recuperating in a Kuala Lumpur hospital after being treated for "fatigue", is the world's longest-reigning living monarch -- and one of its richest people. He ascended the throne at the tender age of 21 in 1967 in...

Meet Sultan of Brunei, owns one of world's largest residential palaces, 7000 cars, nephew is world's richest footballer, was recently in news due to...
Although no longer the richest person in the world, he still remains among the wealthiest individuals globally. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the world’s longest-serving living monarch, was recently admitted to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur...

Muslims in Selangor pray for Sultan of Brunei’s recovery
SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah ordered mosques in the state to recite a special prayer after Friday prayers today for the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s recovery. This was announced through a post on the...

Brunei sees decline in tuberculosis cases as prevention efforts bolstered
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge, but Brunei Darussalam has recorded a decline in cases over the past year, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat the infectious disease. Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd...

Sultan of Pahang calls for prayers as Sultan of Brunei rests at IJN
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has instructed all mosques and suraus across the state to hold special prayers for the health of Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah who is currently...
General : Sultan Of Pahang Calls For Prayers As Sultan Of Brunei Rests At IJN
KUANTAN, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has instructed all mosques and suraus across the state to hold special prayers for the health of Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah...

Malaysia's Anwar: Brunei sultan 'stable' in hospital
(UPDATE) KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday Brunei's sultan was "stable and in good condition" after he and his wife visited the monarch in the hospital. RULER RESTING People walk outside the National Heart...

RKN12: Understanding Brunei’s $4 billion development plan
Brunei’s twelfth National Development Plan (RKN12) was officially launched on May 21, outlining BND 4 billion to fund 305 projects to strengthen socioeconomic development between 2024 and 2029. With 10 years left to go until Brunei’s national...

Mental Disorders, Cardiovascular Diseases, Smoking, and Road Injuries Rank Among Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the ASEAN Region
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is currently confronting a profound public health crisis characterized by alarming increases in mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, smoking prevalence, and injury-related mortality. Recent...

Malaysia PM says Brunei sultan 'stable' in hospital
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday said Brunei's sultan was "stable and in good condition" after he and his wife visited the monarch in hospital. "Praise be to God, His Majesty's condition is reported to be stable...

Mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, smoking, and road injuries among the top causes of death and disability for millions in the ASEAN region
Mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, smoking, and road injuries among the top causes of death and disability for millions in the ASEAN region More than 80 million people in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have mental...
Sultan Of Brunei’s Condition Stable, Satisfactory – PMO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who is receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) due to fatigue, is reported to be in stable and satisfactory condition. The Prime Minister’s Office,...