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Opening of Conference on Sustaining our OceansThe cessation of trawler activities will begin on the 1st of January 2030. This measure is an important effort and will benefit local fishermen, especially in ensuring sustainable and responsible management of fishery resources, by reducing pressure on fishery resources. In opening the Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance and Resilience for a Blue Future, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, stressed that such measures also enable marine ecosystems to recover naturally, as well as strengthen the country's sustainable food security. The ceremony took place at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2nd June afternoon.
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Brunei Ocean Week 2026The active involvement of the private sector and the younger generation in science, technology and entrepreneurship supports the growth of new fields including the sustainability of the fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology and eco-tourism sectors. The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism stressed the matter during the Launch of Brunei Ocean Week 2026. The ceremony took place at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2nd May morning.
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Digital Brunei 2030: The Digital Brunei Transformation PlanThe Digital Brunei Council announced the Digital Brunei 2030: The Digital Brunei Transformation Plan, a five-year national plan setting the country's direction for digital growth through to 2030. The masterplan was formulated with the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Under the theme 'Together Towards a Digital Brunei', the masterplan marks the next phase of the nation's digital journey, building upon the foundations established by the Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 in support of the long-term aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035. Digital Brunei 2030 brings together four national strategies under a single coordinated framework, namely Digital Government Strategy; Digital Society Strategy; Digital Business Strategy; and the cross-cutting Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
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Launching of Young Executive Programme Cohort 11Towards producing future leaders with high integrity and the ability to achieve desired results and improve organisational performance, the Institute of Public Service, Public Service Department organised the Young Executive Programme Cohort 11. The programme was officiated at the institute, 2nd June morning.
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Haj Pilgrims Departure BriefingThe first group of the country's haj pilgrims is scheduled to leave for the country at 7, last night, Saudi Arabia time. Prior to this, Al-Hijrah Travel And Tours held a Briefing for the pilgrims under the company.
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Sacrifice and PatienceEvery step towards the Masjidil Haram requires sacrifice and patience. However, for some of the country's haj pilgrims, all the challenges faced are considered small compared to the blessing of being able to perform religious acts in front of the kiblat of Muslims all over the world.
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Opening of "Leadership, Personality and Self-Resilience" Exploration" Exploration CampThe Temburong District Branch of the Youth and Sports Department in collaboration with the Temburong Youth Centre Club held a "Leadership, Personality and Self-Resilience" Exploration Camp activity. The activity which is held for 3 days and 2 nights, is participated by 29 people.
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Recreational Activities during School HolidaysThe Youth and Sports Department, Brunei Muara District organised various recreational activities during school holidays. Activities are held at the Youth Centre in the capital.
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'Keris' as a National Cultural HeritageKeris or asymmetrical dagger making is an ancient craft from the Malay Archipelago recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. A local craftsman has been keeping this art alive for four years. This talented person continues to actively produce keris as a cultural heritage of the nation.
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Verification and Calibration of Accuracy Readings of Flow MeterThe Weights and Measures Unit, SDT, Industry and Business Ecosystem Division, IBE, Ministry of Finance and Economy recently conducted verification and calibration of accuracy readings on three units of flow meter owned by Brunei Shell Petroleum Sendirian Berhad.
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