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Rakyat diseru hidupkan semula pengunaan tulisan jawi - Sultan Pahang
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN: Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah menyeru rakyat agar tampil sebagai pelopor dalam menghidupkan semula roh dan penggunaan tulisan Jawi. Baginda percaya memelihara tulisan Jawi bukan sekadar amanah...
MapmyIndia Q1FY26: Doubles Down on Government, Tightens Grip on IoT, Bets on Quick Commerce
MediaNama
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August 19, 2025
MediaNama Take’s: MapmyIndia entered FY26 with a strong quarter. However, the bigger story is how it is trying to balance new growth bets with risks that had already surfaced in earlier quarters. In Q3FY25, stakeholders worried that rising...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
East Asia and Beijing’s silent offensive
The Financial Daily International
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August 27, 2025
China has been the largest trading partner of ASEAN for more than a decade now. This is not simply an economic interdependence; but the relations go beyond the traditional equation to incorporate the evolving yet important domain of foreign...
Brunei breaks ground on new solar power plant
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The groundbreaking ceremony for a flagship 30-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant has been held in Kampong Belimbing, a village near Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The ceremony held on...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...
BRUNEI HIGH COMMISSION
Embassy Magazine
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August 11, 2025
JOB VACANCY – Position: Chauffeur Number of vacant position: 1 Requirements: UK Citizen; Valid UK Driving License; Driving experience of 5 years and above; Well versed inside and outside areas in London, United Kingdom. Job Description: Official...
Government of Brunei breaks ground on 30MW solar PV plant
PV Tech
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August 12, 2025
The plant is expected to become operational by the end of 2026. Additionally, once key components are installed, the plant will serve as a hands-on learning hub, equipping the locals with skills for the nation’s low-carbon future. As announced in...
Russia is Malaysia’s ‘trusted and important partner’, King Sultan Ibrahim tells Putin in landmark visit
Channel News Asia
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August 7, 2025
After the meeting, Sultan Ibrahim and Putin exchanged commemorative gifts in St. Andrew’s Hall and attended a state banquet hosted by the Russian president in the Granovitaya Chamber, one of Moscow's oldest preserved secular buildings dating back...
Outdated and unfair: Rodriguez seeks removal of travel tax on economy airline passengers
Politiko
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August 28, 2025
By Billy Begas Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for the removal of travel tax imposed on economy class airline passengers. In a privilege speech, Rodriguez said the travel tax should be imposed on passengers in the business and...
Brunei’s biggest solar plant targets launch by end of 2026
Biz Brunei
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August 12, 2025
30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant (SPVPP) with a 30-megawatt (MW) capacity in Kg Belimbing...
Brunei's legislative council meeting concludes with emphasis on Vision 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei legislative council meeting wrapped up on Saturday with legislative council members touching on various steps towards realizing the Brunei Vision 2035. Haji Mohamad Danial, a legislative council...
Brunei boosts rice production to achieve self-sufficiency
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is intensifying efforts to achieve 100 percent self-sufficiency in rice production as part of its food security strategy, a government minister said on Saturday. The country is introducing a new padi...
Australia, Philippines launch military drills near South China Sea
Defense News
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August 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than 3,600 military personnel in live-fire drills, battle maneuvers and a beach assault at a Philippine town facing the...
Minister can’t guarantee that murderers or rapists will spend any time in prison under ‘deport now, appeal later’ scheme
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Sultan Ibrahim returns from historic first Malaysian State Visit to Russia
Malay Mail
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, returned home safely today after completing a five-day State Visit to Russia. His Majesty’s royal private jet arrived at Senai International Airport, Johor, at 6.30 am....
King returns safely after completing state visit to Russia
The Malaysian Star
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August 11, 2025
His Majesty's royal private jet arrived at Senai International Airport, Johor, at 6.30am Monday. Present to welcome Sultan Ibrahim's arrival were His Royal Highness, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Tunku Panglima of Johor, Tunku...
King Returns Home Safely After Completing State Visit To Russia
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, returned home safely today after completing a five-day State Visit to Russia. His Majesty’s royal private jet arrived at Senai International Airport, Johor, at...
Penalty heartbreak for Kuching as Brunei seize first leg advantage in FA Cup tie
The Malaysian Star
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August 16, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A missed late penalty proved costly for Kuching City as Brunei held on for a dramatic 3-2 win in their FA Cup round-of-16 first leg match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Aug 16). The hosts made a dream start when...
Australia, Philippines launch military exercises
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 16, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than 3,600 military personnel in live-fire drills, battle maneuvers and a beach assault at a Philippine town facing the...