Brunei’s business confidence rebounds in Jan amid post-holiday recovery

Brunei Darussalam’s Business Sentiment Index (BSI) for January 2025, released by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), indicates a slight improvement in business confidence, driven by post-holiday recovery, festive spending, and large-scale...

BRICS+ Series: Malaysia and Vietnam to Deepen Tourism Ties

Malaysia's tourism industry is experiencing a resurgence in the post-COVID era, primarily fueled by regional tourist demand and a burgeoning medical tourism sector. As a BRICS+ partner country, Malaysia is actively seeking to tap into new markets,...

Javanese man stays on mission of travelling to Mecca on foot from Indonesia

Muhammad (fourth right) joins Mohamad Abdullah on his left, Abdullah (third left) and others in a group photo, taken at Wireless Walk in Miri. MIRI (May 21): Muhammad Munawir remains steadfast on his mission of travelling from his homeland...

Brunei boosts youth involvement in agriculture, fisheries

The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism continued its efforts to attract youth to venture into the agriculture and fisheries sectors through several programmes, including The Youth Agripreneur Project, a new initiative in collaboration with...

New horizons for tourism

Entertainment industry highlighted as ‘growth point’ for economy PETALING JAYA: Experiential tourism is what Malaysia should aim to excel in during its next phase of development, say industry experts. This form of tourism – centred on dining,...

Petronas Kimanis tests RON97 fuel system to aid Brunei-Sabah route travellers

KIMANIS, May 3 — A six-month pilot project is being conducted at the Petronas Kimanis station to assess the demand for RON97 petrol for vehicles plying the route between Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Domestic Trade and...

Brunei Museum in Kota Batu: A Recollection of Its Past

The Brunei Museum is the library of Brunei's history! Brunei’s rich tapestry of history, culture and natural heritage finds a fitting showcase in the Brunei Museum, nestled within the ancient capital of Kota Batu. Sharing its grounds with the...

Conference focuses on museums and their role in tourism development

MANAH, MAY 18 The three-day International Conference on “Museums and their Role in Tourism Development” kicked off on Sunday under the auspices of Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, at the Oman Across Ages Museum in...

Is PM Modi meeting Donald Trump soon? Buzz after Malaysia briefs India on US President’s ASEAN plans

Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet US President Donald Trump in Malaysia later this month? While there has not been an official word about the meeting from either the Washington or New Delhi, Malaysia has, however, informed India that...

Brunei achieves self-sufficiency in poultry

The Sultanate has achieved self-sufficiency in chicken eggs with 103 per cent and in chicken meat at 100 per cent. Meanwhile, the other four main commodities that continued its upward trend of self-sufficiency are the paddy (rice) sector at eight...

[Video] Poni wins at Proudly Brunei Business Awards for expanding from leisure diving to marine services

Poni Divers built their business around recreational diving, with much of their clientele coming from tourists. So when borders closed during the pandemic, founder Tahsin Wong found himself at a crossroads. He pivoted by launching Poni Marine,...

Ministry hosts Indian travel agents to showcase Brunei’s tourism offerings

The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, through its Tourism Development Department, recently organised a three-day familiarisation (FAM) trip for 13 travel agents from Chennai, India. The initiative, held in collaboration with Royal Brunei...

Dragon boys gear up for Brunei clash in final round of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Bhutan is eyeing a historic run in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. With their next clash against Brunei on the 10th of next month, the Dragon Boys are back in training. They are determined to keep their dream alive after a...

[Video] From backyard fish farm to Proudly Brunei Business Award winner; Fatih eyes one-tonne monthly output

For his efforts in transforming a fish farm in his parents’ backyard into two Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism sites producing upwards of 500kg monthly, Fatih Aquaculture was honoured with the Startup Award at Proudly Brunei Business...

When does the Etias scheme start for UK travellers? Everything you need to know

The launch of the EU’s European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) has been postponed until the final quarter of 2026, with the exact date still to be announced. The long delayed visa waiver system is designed to work in...

Brunei sees rise in foreign fishing vessel encroachments

Foreign fishing vessel encroachments into Brunei’s waters has shown an increase of 11 per cent from 212 cases in 2023 to 236 cases in 2024, data on the incidents show. The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through the Fisheries...

Malaysian tourism industry welcomes implementation of visa on...

Tour operators welcome the move by Malaysian government to implement visa on arrival for Indian and Chinese tourists entering Malaysia from another country. However, they hold the view that there are still room for improvement and suggest the...

Brunei has strategic position to attract investment

Brunei Darussalam has a strategic position in the heart of Southeast Asia and its advantages should be exploited to attract investment and develop the trade sector. Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Hajah Rosmawatty binti Haji Abdul Momin...

New attractions set to attract more visitors to 3rd Sarawak Tourism Federation Gawai Dayak Open House, says Rentap

Rentap (seated centre) is seen during a photocall. Audry is seated at third left. KUCHING (May 14): The Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Gawai Dayak Open House is set to return on June 7 at Rumah Veriland, Engkeranji, Layar, Betong. Deputy...

Petronas Kimanis station in six-month pilot project to sell RON97 petrol to Brunei motorists in Sabah

Because of low demand, only 37 out of 260 petrol stations across Sabah sell RON 97 petrol, but this makes it difficult for Brunei motorists there, who are not allowed to buy the subsidised RON 95. Bernama reports that a six-month pilot project is...