Brunei records positive growth despite Covid-19 challenge


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Despite the uncertain world economic situation, and with the Sultanate bearing a deficit, in addition to facing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020, Brunei Darussalam was able to record a favourable growth rate, said Minister of Home Affairs Abu Bakar Apong.

He was speaking at the final day of the 17th Legislative Council (LegCo) session on Thursday (March 25), during which the issues of job opportunities among locals, stray dog population and cleanliness were also brought under the microscope.

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