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PWD disproved whatsapp message as fake, reinforcement works in progress

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 05:24 PM PST

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A rumor circulating through social media via 'WhatsApp' regarding the cracks on Jalan Tungku between the new Police Headquarters building and the Narcotics Control Bureau has been dismissed by the Public Works Department (PWD) as fake, Brudirect reported.

The propaganda 'WhatsApp' message states the cracks along the road was due to the underside of the road being hollow.

According to a press statement issued by Department of Roads, PWD, the cracks occurred due to slope movement caused by continuous heavy rain in the last few days.

The PWD would like to assure the public that the road is still passable and safe to be used. They also advise road users to take extra care while driving through the area and to follow traffic signage.

Heavy vehicles are asked to use alternative routes such as Jalan Kg Mata-Mata and Spg 324 of Jalan Kg Rimba.

The PWD have taken several measures in order to make sure there will not be any further movements. The cracks have been sealed to stop water intrusion that may trigger further movements. The department has also arranged the installation of temporary sheet piles along the toe of the slope and will reinstate the road as soon as the temporary works are completed.

Permanent walls will also be installed along the slope. PWD continuously monitors the situation while requesting public's cooperation to stop spreading false propaganda. The department reminded members of the public that PWD does not issue official information via 'WhatsApp'.

Official information can be accessed on the Department's website at www.pwd.gov.bn or via the Department's Official Facebook page, "Jabatan Kerja Raya Brunei Darussalam".

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RBAF deputy commander promoted to major general

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:35 PM PST

Posted on January 25, 2014, Saturday

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: With the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) has announced that the Deputy Commander of RBAF, 235 Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan Md Tawih Abdullah, has been promoted to Major General. The promotion ceremony took place yesterday morning at the Officers' Mess Bolkiah Garrison, Brudirect reported.

Present as the guest of honour was Major General Dato Paduka Seri Hj Aminuddin Ihsan Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Hj Abidin, Commander of the RBAF.

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10th sovereign parade for OCS intake

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 05:06 PM PST

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: His Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and General of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces attended the Soveriegn's Parade ceremony yesterday for the 23 officer cadet who successfully underwent the 42-week military training at the RBAF Officer Cadet School (OCS),  ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

Upon arriving in the ceremony, His Royal Highness receives a royal salute from the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) and was greeted by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat and the Commander of RBAF, Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin.

HRH then proceeded to the dais and once again received the royal salute from the 23 Officer Cadets of the 10th intake together with the 22 Officer Cadets of the 11th intake.

After presenting  the awards to all the outstanding recipients, a Doa Selamat was then read by the Head of RBAF Religious Department (JA'MAAT), Captain Ariffin bin Amit.

After receiving the final royal salute, His Royal Highness proceeded to the Sungai Akar Officers' Mess, where he received a pesambah entitled "Rai'sul Amin" in the shape of a war helmet symbolizing a noble and trustworthy leader. It also symbolizes courage and faith that corresponds with and supports the core values of the OCS – "Loyalty, Piety and Courage".

The graduating officer cadets then presented to His Royal Highness their journey book, which contains documentation of their 42-week training.

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Harnessing ruin: Road caves in along jalan duta

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 04:19 PM PST

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A road along Jalan Duta was partially collapsed as day-long rainfall and flooding continued to overwhelm the Sultanate, rendering the road inaccessible to motorists, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

Some sources indicated that excessive water passage seeping into steep terrains around the vicinity might have caused the gradual disintegration as land eroded into a slit.

According to Public Works Department (PWD), water barriers will be installed with road closure taking immediate effect until the situation was fully resolved.

PWD advised motorists to exercise extreme caution during the adverse weather conditions that come together with flash floods, mudslides and other similar phenomena across the globe.

Personnel from RBPF (Royal Brunei Police Force) were patrolling the area along Jalan Duta and Jalan Kebangsaan, as well as entry points from the road surrounding the Royal Excise and Customs Department.

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As mattress burns: Man dies due to smoke inhalation

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:28 PM PST

Posted on January 22, 2014, Wednesday

Kuala Belait: The Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at about 8.25am yesterday whereby an eighty-seven-year-old elderly has died of smoke inhalation after the mattress in his bedroom caught fire at Jalan Setia Pahlawan, Kuala Belait, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

The flames seared the walls and ceiling of the living room located on the ground floor of the two-storey house. The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) confirmed that the victim died at the scene. According to the police, they found the victim sitting on a chair by the bed. He was later pronounced dead upon arrival at the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Kuala Belait.

The victim lived in the house together with his wife who only realized he had passed away when she tried to wake him up.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Princess ‘Azemah graduates with masters of arts

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:22 PM PST

Posted on January 22, 2014, Wednesday

London, United Kingdom: The daughter of His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Royal Highness Princess 'Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah has consented to be conferred a Masters of Arts Degree (MA) with Merit in Geopolitics, Territory and Security from Kings College London, United Kingdom,©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

The graduation ceremony was held at the Barbican Centre in London on January 20, 2014 and it was attended by members of the royal family including His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen and Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah.

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