September 19, 2022
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Retail Sales Performance Decreases in Q2 2022
Retail sales performance in second quarter of 2022 showed a year-on-year decrease of 4.1 per cent with an estimated value decreased from 488.2 million dollars to 468.3 million dollars. In terms of volume, the retail sales also recorded a negative growth of 6.8 per cent year-on-year. The Department of Economic
Dementia is not a Normal Aging Process
Dementia is a disease that affects the cognitive function of the brain which can affect memory, thinking, behaviour and feelings. Dementia is also the main cause of disability and dependency among the elderly. According to the Medical Officer, Geriatric Department of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, there are various
Updated Management Procedures for the Deceased
Management procedures for handling the deceased who died due to COVID-19 have also been updated. The Minister of Health stated the deceased will no longer need to be managed at the National Isolation Centre. This can now be done at the mosque or at home as per the family’s wish,
Updated Health Procedures
The Minister of Health also explained that after reviewing the control measures implemented in government health facilities, the Ministry of Health will implement several changes, starting on 20th September 2022. Patients who are seeing a doctor and have no signs of infection are no longer required to do ART. However,
Flag Hoisting at Half-Mast
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented for the country’s national flag to be hoisted at half-mast. The hoisting began from 8am, 19th September, until 8am, 20th September. The national flag is hoisted at half-mast at all government buildings, including all Brunei Darussalam representative offices