Royal Brunei to fit Intelsat IFC on A320neo fleet

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has selected Intelsat to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity services for its fleet of seven Airbus A320neo aircraft, which serve the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat will begin installing the new multi-orbit system...

Bruneians share festive Raya experiences

As Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations entered its fourth day, celebrants started to return back to work after a three-day public holiday, while some have taken additional leave until the weekend. “Time really flies. I felt we were just fasting and...

Malaysia sees tourism boom in 2024 as Gawai festivities light up Sarawak airports

Ting (second left) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Pelawan women chief Anna Lau (third left) present goodie bags to tourists arriving at Sibu Airport. SIBU (June 2): Sarawak’s airports came alive with the spirit of Gawai Dayak yesterday, as...

Brunei attracts more researchers, influencers to promote tourism industry

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 17 (Xinhua) - A series of well-targeted initiatives, including bringing foreign researchers for biodiversity expeditions and organizing familiarization trips for foreign travel agents and influencers, are being carried...

Travellers receive Raya welcome at Kota Kinabalu International Airport

KOTA KINABALU: Both domestic and international travellers were greeted with Raya cheer as they walked out of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) arrival hall on Monday. Organised by Tourism Malaysia, the event showcased Malaysia’s rich...

Brunei celebrates Raya tomorrow

Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday, 1 Syawal 1446 Hijrah corresponding to March 31 2025 as the hilal (crescent) of Syawal 1446H was sighted at one or more vantage points set up across the country this evening. The...

Brunei Shopping Guide: Where to Go and What to Buy

At first glance, Brunei shopping may appear modest, with its familiar retail hubs showcasing local stores selling typical wares. However, in 2025, the shopping scene has evolved remarkably. Revitalised urban districts now feature sleek, modern...

Travel seamlessly with AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta this Raya

Don’t you wonder how it would feel like to “Raya” in Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta this Aidilfitri? Celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri in either of these places can just be a big trip you have been longing for. Be it a family vacation or simply balik...

Malaysia to tap into Middle East market with ‘Brunei +’ tourism model

Tiong says to support promotional efforts, Tourism Malaysia would offer 30 familiarisation trip slots to Royal Brunei Airlines, allowing their representatives to explore new attractions across various Malaysian states. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA...

Malaysia To Tap Into Middle East Market With 'Brunei +' Tourism Model - Tiong

PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to strengthen its tourism connections with Middle Eastern countries by adopting a successful model pioneered by Royal Brunei Airlines, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King...

Government introduces immigration laws exempting some travelers from acquiring eTAs

CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the signing of Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Somalia Counterpart Fardowsa Osman Egal at TransCom office in Nairobi on August 9, 2023. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Government has introduced new immigration...

Bruneians safe after earthquake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) yesterday in a statement affirmed that Bruneian citizens registered with the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Myanmar and Thailand are safe and accounted for following an earthquake and a series of aftershocks...

Federal government announces four Eidul Azha holidays

Pakistan Pakistan Federal government announces four Eidul Azha holidays Close PM Shehbaz approved four holidays from June 6 (Friday) to June 9 (Monday) Updated On: Fri, 30 May 2025 20:46:30 PKT ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal government has...

Eid Al Adha holidays in UAE: What employees should know

When is Eid Al Adha observed regionally? Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and Indonesia. The Day of Arafat falls on June 5. Meanwhile, Pakistan, Morocco,...

Oman announces Eid Al-Adha holidays

MUSCAT: The Government of Oman has declared the Eid Al Adha 2025 holidays for the Islamic year 1446 AH. The holidays on Eid’s occasion will start on Thursday, June 5, 2025, corresponding to 9 Zul-Hijjah 1446 AH, and will continue until Monday,...

Wander at Your Own Pace: Kuala Lumpur Among Asia’s Top “Slow Travel” Cities

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the top destinations in Asia to embrace the art of slow travel, with Kuala Lumpur securing a spot in the top ten as a city where travelers can hit the...

RKN12: Understanding Brunei’s $4 billion development plan

Brunei’s twelfth National Development Plan (RKN12) was officially launched on May 21, outlining BND 4 billion to fund 305 projects to strengthen socioeconomic development between 2024 and 2029. With 10 years left to go until Brunei’s national...

Six local enterprises shine at Proudly Brunei Business Awards 2025

Poni Marine, Fatih Aquaculture, Weddingloka, Beauteleven, Taurean Bakeshop and Kommunihub were announced as the winners at the Proudly Brunei Business Awards (PBBA) 2025. Returning for its second edition, the PBBA recognised the six outstanding...

Brunei records 1.4 mln airline passengers in 2024

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei International Airport has recorded 1,464,245 passengers in 2024, a government minister said on Tuesday. The Brunei airport is capable of handling up to 3 million passengers annually, and there...

General : Tourists From Six ASEAN Countries, Timor Leste Encouraged To Use Autogate At KLIA - KDN

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 (Bernama) -- Tourists from six ASEAN countries, namely Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam and Timor Leste, are encouraged to use the autogate facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)...