Who is Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and why is he so popular?

It is no easy feat to take a centuries-old monarchy and revitalise it in the modern era, but one 33-year-old royal has managed to do just that. Prince Abdul Mateen is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 10th child out of 12, and the youngest born to his second …

Forecast shows unstable weather in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is currently experiencing the northeast monsoon, which typically lasts until late March 2025, according to a statement from the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) on Thursday. According to the …

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei flies a military plane

Brunei local organizations enhance cooperation on beach safety

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Two Bruneian non-governmental organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on lifesaving skills and training in water activities, local media reported on Wednesday. The two organizations, the Beach Bunch and …

Brunei folk tale comes to life in theatre performance

An ensemble of over 30 performers brought Brunei’s rich cultural heritage to life in a theatre production of the folk tale Nakhoda Manis during Pesona Warisan Brunei 2024 on Monday. The performance, presented by Lakap Lagor Entertainment and directed and …

The Wildest Models In The Sultan Of Brunei's Leaked Car Collection

The Sultan of Brunei is everything you typically expect of a monarch — a lavish lifestyle, disdain for a free press, and a passion for collectibles. In the Sultan's case, his collection of lavish cars is reportedly worth close to $5 billion, and …

2 Indonesians sentenced for overstaying in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Two Indonesian nationals were recently sentenced for overstaying in Brunei, local media reported on Wednesday. According to local daily Borneo Bulletin, a 39-year-old Indonesian man was sentenced to six months in …

Brunei Shell hosts play and learn event

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) hosted 66 students from selected Belait schools and Pusat Ehsan for "Play and Learn" sessions on Wednesday, local media reported. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, …

Brunei launches "Art for All" exhibition

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Brunei launched the "Art for All" exhibition here on Wednesday, in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, according to local media reports. The exhibition, held at the …

Royal Brunei Police Force to conduct shooting drills

The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) announced a series of shooting drills tomorrow and December 21, 23 and 24. The training sessions will be held from 7.45am to 4.30pm at the RBPF Shooting Range Complex, Simpang 338 Jalan Muara, Kampong Sungai Akar. …