01/05/2026 |
Doa Selamat Ceremony for Country's Intending Haj PilgrimsThis year, Brunei Darussalam has been selected by the Government of Saudi Arabia as one of the countries that will benefit from the implementation of the Makkah Route Initiative which aims to facilitate and expedite the process of entry of the country's Haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, namely through the completion of immigration procedures at the Brunei International Airport. The matter was stated by the Minister of Religious Affairs at a Doa Selamat and get-together ceremony with this year's intending Haj Pilgrims. The event took place at the Bridex Banquet Hall, Jerudong, 1st May afternoon.
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Special ASEAN Economic Community Council MeetingBrunei Darussalam reaffirmed its commitment to the free, fair and rules-based multilateral trading system. While participating in the Special ASEAN Economic Community Council, AECC Meeting via video conference, the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy highlighted the urgent need for a collective response and in coming up with actionable solutions, including by ensuring trade remains open and facilitative for business and consumers alike.
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Special Interview with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, EUThe High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, EU; praised Brunei Darussalam's role as the Coordinating Country for the EU-ASEAN dialogue relationship, and praised the aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035. In an exclusive interview with RTB News during her visit to the country to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting hosted by Brunei Darussalam earlier this week, Her Excellency Kaja Kallas who is also the Vice-President of the European Commission, also welcomed the country's economic diversification efforts, praising its strengths and potential in areas such as digitalisation, food security and the environment.
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'Move With SHENA 2026'The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority, SHENA is organising 'Move With SHENA 2026', a wellness-focused initiative, held in conjunction with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026. Held as part of the Safety Month 2026 programme, the event took place at the Menteri Besar Recreational Park.
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Arrival of Haj Management Office Advance Party in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe advance party of Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office safely arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The delegation, comprising the Country's Haj Management Office for Administration and Medical was welcomed at King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Awang Haji Farhan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghani, Acting Consul General of Brunei Darussalam in Jeddah. The delegation arrived early to make preparations for the Haj management before the arrival of the country's intending Haj pilgrims.
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Ensuring Haj Session runs smoothly and orderlyThe Haj season is here again. The holy cities of Madinah Al-Munawwarah and Makkah Al-Mukaramah will be the focus of Dhuyufurrahman from all corners of the world including Brunei Darussalam. To ensure that the affairs of intending haj pilgrims run smoothly and orderly, thorough preparations are being carried out.
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“Mendidik Jiwa Melalui Ibadah Korban"The rites of sacrifice is a great symbol of Islam, which should be upheld and honoured. It is not only a form of worship that brings rewards, but it also serves as a field of education in forming praiseworthy qualities and instilling noble Islamic values in oneself. The law of performing rites of sacrifice is Sunnah Muakkadah, which is a highly commendable in Islam. The matter was among those included in the Friday Sermon titled 'Mendidik Jiwa Melalui Ibadah Korban'. The imam also emphasised among the praiseworthy attitudes that can be formed through rites of sacrifice.
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Adau Gayoh CelebratonThe Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun of Brunei Darussalam held a Panakod Adau Gayoh celebration in conjunction with its 66th anniversary. The event took place this afternoon at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun in Kampung Bukit Udal, Tutong District.
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Tilawah Al-Qur'an Scheme for ChildrenIn an effort to further strengthen the culture of reading the Qur'an among the younger generation, the Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Islamic Studies Department earlier this year established the Tilawah Al-Qur'an Scheme for Children, STAKA, specifically for children aged 10 to 11. The scheme is among the initiatives of the Ministry to achieve the country's desire to produce more Qur'an literate generation who are not only fluent in reading, but also understand and internalise its contents, besides making the Qur'an a guide in daily life.
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Zainul Qur'an WorkshopVarious intensive trainings covering quality Al-Qur'an recitation techniques, mastery of tarannum, voice and breathing control as well as tilawah performance styles were highlighted during the Zainul Qur'an Workshop. The 6-day workshop took place at the Pengiran Anak Puteri Mutawakillah Hayatul Bolkiah Religious School, Kampung Serusop.
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