Latest news in Brunei? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Air Quality & Haze Conditions: Following elevated readings reaching the “unhealthy” category earlier in the week, haze conditions across the country settled into moderate levels across all four districts, with Belait recording the highest Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) at 88. The Star
- Academic Performance: Education reports released this week highlighted that Brunei ranked among the top three ASEAN member nations in Mathematics and Science, and second in Reading, in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) benchmarks. The Star
- Immigration Enforcement: The Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) reported continued nation-wide enforcement sweeps under “Operasi Kakas 2026,” leading to recent detentions of foreign nationals in Bandar Seri Begawan and Seria for immigration violations. Asia News Network
- Tourism Initiatives: The Brunei Tourism Development Department has issued calls to local and regional stakeholders to submit proposals and partnership frameworks ahead of the upcoming Visit Brunei Year 2027 campaign. The Star