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Last year in February, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sharifah Adila binti Surya Malai Haji Abdullah of the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei, found herself facing an incredibly tough decision, perhaps one of the most challenging in her career. “This video is a public plea,” she […]

It was the 33rd National Day celebration taking place at the capital when Pengiran Nurul Hida Elenna binti Pengiran Haji Hamlin saw – for the first time – a differently-abled person standing in front of the royal dais, in front of the monarch, reciting the national oath. “From the moment I witnessed it, I fostered […]

Business community gathers to recognize and celebrate recipients of the Business Excellence Awards across 10 categories.

The Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind (BDNAB) on Wednesday night hosted over 100 individuals to a ‘Dining in the Dark’ event at An-Naura Hall, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex with the aim of raising awareness on the day-to-day challenges faced by the visually-impaired. The charity dinner, supported by Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre, […]

Summary of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder leading up to Dec. 18, 2023.

Summary of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder leading up to Dec. 18, 2023.

Summary of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder leading up to Dec. 18, 2023.

Summary of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder leading up to Dec. 18, 2023.

Summary of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder leading up to Dec. 18, 2023.

The OKU (persons with different abilities) Card is in the works, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad in a message in conjunction with International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2023. The minister said according to the Community Development Department (JAPEM), 5,617 individuals receive the […]