Digital Zakat Fitrah

Payment of zakat fitrah can be made digitally through BIBD QuickPay. The customers can make payment simply by scanning a QR code through the BIBD NEXGEN Wallet mobile app.   The Digital Zakat Fitrah is a collaboration between BIBD and the Ministry of Religious Affairs as an initiative to encourage customers to Go Cashless and … Read more

Global Banking & Finance Review Award

Brunei Institute of Leadership & Islamic Finance, BILIF was awarded “Best Islamic Finance Education & Training Brunei 2021” by the Global Banking & Finance Review at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2021.   Global Banking and Finance Review is a leading online and print magazine for the banking and financial sector with a global … Read more

Water Disruption

Several areas in the Brunei Muara District will experience water supply disruptions today, the 7th of April. According to the Public Works Department, Ministry of Development, the water supply disruption will start at 9 in the morning to 12 noon.   The affected areas are: Kampung Batong; Kampung Masin; RPN Kampung Lugu; Jalan Pasir Berakas, … Read more

Contrabands Found

A total of 312 bottles, 840 cans of alcoholic drinks of various brands, 20 kilograms of raw chicken wings and chicken tails were found inside a vehicle with a driver at a business premises area in Kampung Puni, Temburong District, early yesterday morning.   Detective personnel and patrol of Bangar Police Station, the Royal Brunei … Read more

Ramadhan Stalls

  Ramadhan stalls become the public’s focus who are looking for food to break the fast. In Temburong District, Ramadhan stalls are built to provide opportunities for vendors to earn their livings and increase their side incomes.   20 Ramadhan stalls are provided in Bangar Town Pedestrian Area. A variety of delicacies are sold to … Read more

Tutong District Flood Retention Pond Building Project

The Flood Retention Pond Construction Project is implemented to reduce the level of flood risk in Tutong District, as one of the flood mitigation projects in the district. The implementation of the project is also as a more holistic measure and strategy in improving and providing a sustainable drainage system.   The dam construction project … Read more

XE Variant Has Not Been Detected In the Country

  To date, the XE variant has not been detected in Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Health is undergoing monitoring through genomic sequencing. The Minister of Health stated the matter during a question and answer session.   The Health Minister also advised individuals travelling overseas to ensure that they get booster injections as the … Read more