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Board of Directors Meeting of BLNG & BGCHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah acknowledged the strong performance demonstrated by Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, BLNG; and Brunei Gas Carriers Sendirian Berhad, BGC in 2025, particularly in operational excellence, financial resilience and commitment towards safety.
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Preserving & Protecting the EnvironmentA total of 40 trees were planted and 230.4 kilograms of waste were collected during the Tree Planting and Beach Cleaning event held in conjunction with the Earth Day celebration. Organised by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation, with the support of the Group of Wives of Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries and Affiliated Members, the event was held at Muara Beach Recreational Park, 22nd April morning.
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Singapore Maritime Week & Ministerial RoundtableBrunei Darussalam reaffirmed the support for a rules-based international maritime system that is uniformly applied to ensure the safe passage of vessels and the protection of seafarers. The Minister of Transport and Infocommuncations underscored the importance of maintaining sustainable and resilient maritime links that safeguard global supply chains and energy security. Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha shared the matter at the Ministerial Roundtable held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week and Expo 2026.
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Fiqh Al-Usrah International Seminar, MUAFIQ 2025/2026A happy family is not merely an idealistic concept. In fact, it is a religious obligation, a societal necessity, and an important prerequisite for the strength and well-being of the nation. The Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs said that efforts to strengthen the family institution are not solely the responsibility of parents, nor are they limited to courts, ministries, or religious institutions alone. Speaking at the premier talk paper presentation at the Fiqh Al-Usrah International Seminar, MUAFIQ 2025/2026, Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohammad Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan explained that such efforts require collective commitment and coordinated action from families, communities, mosques, educational institutions, government agencies, legal institutions, welfare organizations, and leaders at all levels. The event took place at Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, KUPU SB, 22nd April morning.
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Four Haj Officials leave for Haj PreparationsFour Haj officials from Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad left for Saudi Arabia, 22nd April afternoon, to make early preparations to welcome the arrival of intending haj pilgrims registered under the company's packages.
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Asia-Pacific Food ForumBrunei Darussalam is focussing its efforts on producing high-quality, value-added goods that are safe, competitive, and environmentally-friendly, in a clear and deliberate approach to strengthen its food security. In this regard, the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism recognised that growth must go hand in hand with sustainability. The matter was underlined at the Asia-Pacific Food Forum, APFF, held in conjunction with the 38th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, APRC.
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Visit to Agricultural Farm by Participants of FAOThe participants of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific visited the Tungku Agricultural Development Area, 22nd April morning. The visit aimed to observe the development of the country's modern agricultural sector and to see first-hand the implementation of technology in local agricultural production.
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Food & Agriculture Organisation Regional ConferenceThe Senior Officers' Meeting of the 38th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific concluded on 22nd April afternoon. Over the past three days, the participants discussed challenges and emerging issues and set the technical and policy foundations ahead of the Ministerial Session.
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ASEAN University Network Annual General MeetingUniversiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD, through its School of Business and Economics organised the ASEAN University Network for Business and Economics (AUN-BE) Annual General Meeting 2026. The meeting was inaugurated at UBD, 22nd April morning.
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Country is Experiencing Extremely Hot WeatherBrunei Darussalam is currently in the monsoon transition phase, which will normally continue until the end of May 2026. Since 8th April, no significant rainfall has been recorded at the Weather Observation Station at Brunei International Airport. So far, the total rainfall recorded for April 2026 is 65.7 millimetres, 70 per cent lower than the normal average for April which is 242 millimetres.
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