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Appointment & Confirmation of Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of HealthBy command of His 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, it is hereby announced that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented for Yang Mulia Pengiran Mohammad Khiruddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusoff, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health to be appointed and confirmed as his post as Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health.
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Arrival of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office as Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, welcomed the arrival of His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and delegation, who are in Brunei Darussalam for a three-day Official Visit, 3rd May afternoon.
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Launching of Siuk Havoc Food Festival 2.0 2026Nearly 40,000 people have so far visited the Siuk Havoc Food Festival 2.0 2026 which has been ongoing since 1st of May. The event is a collaboration that celebrates the uniqueness, entrepreneurial spirit and food culture. Held until 5th of May, the Festival was launched at Jerudong Park Garden, 3rd May afternoon.
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Renal Symposium 2026The management of end-stage kidney disease, particularly dialysis, requires substantial and sustain national investment. Based on 2021 cost estimates for consumables and treatment delivery, the average annual cost of haemodialysis in the country was approximately BND30,000 per patient, while automated peritoneal dialysis was around BND24,000 per patient.
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Chronic Kidney Disease is a Public Health IssueBrunei Darussalam records that more than nine percent of the total population is estimated to suffer from chronic kidney disease. Kidney disease is often called the silent killer and is now a high priority not only globally but also domestically.
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Advance Party of Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office meeting with Syarikat Holiday Inn BakkahAs part of the preparations prior to the arrival of the country's intending haj pilgrims, the advance party of Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office, held a meeting with Syarikat Holiday Inn Bakkah. The company has been appointed as the haj service provider for this year's haj season.
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Arrival of Advance Party of Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office (Administration and Medical) in MadinahAfter holding a series of meetings and preparations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the advance party of Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office for Administration and Medical departed for Madinah Al Munwarrah. In Madinah, final preparations for the arrival of the country's intending haj pilgrims continue to be carried out to ensure the well-being of the pilgrims.
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Weather Conditions are forecast to be HotThe country's intending haj pilgrims are reminded to always take care of themselves and their health while in the holy land. The warning was issued in light of the weather conditions for this year's haj season, which are predicted to be hot.
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Advance Baggage Check-In ProcessThe first group comprising 101 intending haj pilgrims registered under the Delima Pakage of Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad carried out advance baggage check-in process at the Brunei International Airport, 3rd May afternoon.
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Village Head Candidate Voting and SelectionThe Voting and Selection of Village Head Candidate for Kampung Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Kampung Sabun and Pelumpong, Mukim Serasa was held on 3rd May morning. It was held at the Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin Primary School, Muara.
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