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Beloved radio star tragically dies in London hospital after four decades on air as colleagues pay tribute
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By BETHAN EDWARDS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 15:37 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 16:36 EDT, 30 June 2025 A much loved radio star has tragically died in hospital after being on air for four decades....
Forces broadcaster Simon Marlow dies after hospital stay
Radio Today
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June 30, 2025
Simon Marlow, long-serving presenter and station manager at BFBS, has died. He passed away in hospital in London on Friday 27 June. Simon joined the British Forces Broadcasting Service in 2007, initially as a freelance presenter before taking on...
Brunei ministry of health presents long service medals to staff
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Health honoured 224 staff with long service medals on Thursday, local media reported. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the presentation of medals was to mark the Sultan of...
Brunei Sultan thanks Malaysian medical team for exemplary care
The Malaysian Star
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June 24, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the excellent service and dedication shown by the Malaysian medical team directly involved in his recent healthcare treatment. Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Brunei Sultan Thanks Malaysian Medical Team For Exemplary Care - PM Anwar
Bernama
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June 24, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the excellent service and dedication shown by the Malaysian medical team directly involved in his recent healthcare treatment. Prime...
Brunei holds Standards Awareness programme
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Brunei held Standards Awareness workshop on Monday to promote best practices in safety management and environmental accountability, the Brunei Standards and Accreditation Center at the Ministry of Finance...
Record 769 arrests and USD 65 million in illicit pharmaceuticals seized in global bust
International Criminal Police Organization
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SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth USD 65 million, highlighting the alarming scale of the global trade in unapproved and counterfeit...
Singapore adds special care dentistry as eighth dental speciality
Healthcare Asia
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July 3, 2025
The speciality focuses on treating adults with complex needs. The Dental Specialists Accreditation Board (DSAB), supported by the Ministry of Health, has recognised special care dentistry as Singapore’s eighth dental speciality. The DSAB will set...
Brunei: Insurance sector reports slight optimism in April 2025
Asia Insurance Review
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Driven by increased demand for motor insurance and higher takaful contributions, Brunei Darussalam's insurance sector has reported slight optimism for April 2025, according to the Business Sentiment Index (BSI), published by the regulator, Brunei...
Why investing in people matters
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
Asean is striving to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage and readiness for a transition under its Carbon Neutrality Strategy. However, Asean will not be well-positioned to become an important part of the global net-zero economy without...
ASEAN’s silence on Myanmar’s political prisoners
The Jakarta Post
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s the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) convenes in Kuala Lumpur on July 8-9, one issue must rise above diplomatic courtesies and scripted communiqués: The immediate and unconditional release of Myanmar’s political prisoners. It has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Brunei launches Maritime Single Window for digital boost
Port Technology International
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June 9, 2025
The initiative, developed and implemented by Kale Logistics Solutions in partnership with Primatel Communication Sdn Bhd, aims to streamline and expedite port clearance processes for all maritime stakeholders. The launch ceremony was presided over...
Thailand declares readiness to lead ASEAN traditional medicine sector
The Nation Thailand
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June 15, 2025
Somruek Chungsaman, DTAM’s director-general, said the Thai delegation, led by Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, director of the Technical and Planning Division, attended the event held from June 3 to 5 at the Radisson Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan,...
DKSH strengthens healthcare supply chain with warehouse expansion in Brunei
Biospectrum Asia
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June 12, 2025
DKSH strengthens healthcare supply chain with warehouse expansion in Brunei June 13, 2025 | Friday | News Strengthening capabilities to support the growth and resilience of the nation's healthcare supply chain DKSH Brunei, a leading provider of...
A public health milestone
Business Recorder
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June 12, 2025
The Punjab government’s recent decision to ban all e-cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches across the province marks a major step in protecting public health. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif led this move, directing the cabinet to enforce a...
Palace: upper-middle income status for Philippines still within reach
Philstar
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang remains optimistic that the Philippines will achieve an upper-middle income status within President Marcos’ term even if the country remained under the lower-middle income category in the latest classification...
guardian Malaysia Crowned Top Health & Beauty Retailer at Regional Awards
The Sun Daily
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June 9, 2025
guardian MALAYSIA has made history by claiming the prestigious Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year (Malaysia) title at the Retail Asia Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for the homegrown retail chain that began operations 58 years ago....
PM: Sultan of Brunei praises IJN’s ‘excellence and dedication’ after treatment during Malaysia visit
Malay Mail
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June 5, 2025
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has praised the quality of care and medical expertise at the National Heart Institute (IJN) following his recent treatment at the facility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...