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Covid-19 in Brunei Darussalam: What businesses need to know faqs BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING Advisory on Covid-19 for businesses SIARAN AKHBAR DALAM MEMBENDUNG PENULARAN COVID 19 JABATAN BURUH, KHEDN 09/08/2021 SITUASI TERKINI JANGKITAN COVID-19 DI NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Siraran Akhbar 09/08/2021 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM’S OFFICES AND SUSPENSION OF COUNTER SERVICES MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 08/08/2021 Perubahan Operasi Perkhidmatan di Jabatan-Jabatan dan Agensi serta Pihak Berkuasa di Bawah Kementerian Pengangkutan dan Infokomunikasi Kementerian Pengangkutan dan Infokomunikasi 08/08/2021 PENUTUPAN SEMENTARA KAUNTER-KAUNTER PERKHIDMATAN DI JABATAN-JABATAN DAN BAHAGIAN-BAHAGIAN DI BAWAH KEMENTERIAN KEWANGAN DAN EKONOMI KEMENTERIAN KEWANGAN DAN EKONOMI 07/08/2021 SITUASI TERKINI JANGKITAN COVID-19 DI NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Siaran Akhbar 07/08/2021 PENUTUPAN SEMENTARA KESEMUA CAWANGAN TAP TABUNG AMANAH PEKERJA 07/08/2021 ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING / PEMBELAJARAN DAN PENGAJARAN SECARA DALAM TALIAN (ONLINE) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 06/08/2021 Page 1 of 8 Business News Keep up to date with how Covid-19 mitigation measures affect Brunei businesses General Updates Receive live notifications on latest Covid-19- related developments in Brunei Darussalam Out of gallery

Duration 1 Day Learning and Teaching Strategy Lecture, questioning, e-learning quiz, and group activity Trainer/Facilitator Nuh Hamid Requirements: Laptop and internet browser Prerequisite Entrepreneurs, founders and business decision makers FINANCIAL PRACTICE FOR MSMe About this Course This workshop aims to develop participants’ understanding and awareness of fundamental financial forecast. It places emphasis on how business owner can use financial information to enhance the decision making process. Objective to develop participants’ understanding and awareness of fundamental financial forecast. to enhance the decision making process using financial information. Content Cost and pricing strategy - The basis of cost categorisation in running a business and assess a range of pricing strategies. Sales forecast – The purpose of forecast sales in achieving business objectives. Factors to consider when preparing a sales forecast and preparing a forecast. Personal survival budget - Provides an overview the minimum amount that the owner will need to take from the business to live on. Prepare a list of personal income minus list of personal expenditure. Cash flow forecast – Recognize the importance of and preparing a cash flow forecast. Break-even analysis. - Breakeven point, target profit and Cost volume profit analysis. Your Trainer/Facilitator Nuh Hamid LEARNING OUTCOME ​Participants will be able to: ​ ​ 1.1 Create financial forecast with excel. ​ 1.2 Categorize the concept of business cost. ​ 1.3 Formulate pricing strategy. ​ 1.4 Formulate the techniques and methods to sales forecasting. ​ 1.5 Construct personal survival budget. ​ 1.6 Prepare and review cash flow forecast to ensure effective cash management. ​ 1.7 Perform break even analysis.

Careers application form DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) is a Statutory Body that aims to nurture and support local enterprises from start-up to growth. DARe works closely with government and non-government agencies locally and abroad to foster the growth of business enterprises. Through DARe, a common and unified approach is taken to direct, support and encourage growth of local enterprises under a single body represented and driven by the private sector. There is no vacancy available Internship Opportunity Learn more about us as a potential employer while we learn more about you. Our internship opportunities enable you to use what you've learned, expand your knowledge and benefit from invaluable on-the-job experience. They're a great way to explore the career choices that lie ahead of you. If you are interested, please complete the application form attaching your certificates and curriculum vitae via email to recruitment@dare.gov.bn .

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT ​ DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) is a Statutory Body established by His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam with the key objective to build enterprises into dynamic and resilient drivers of economic growth. ​ Our mission is to enable pro-business ecosystem with necessary infrastructure, reliable support and effective development programmes. Please follow us on Instagram (@darussalamenterprise ) or like us on Facebook (@darussalamenterprise ) for up-to-date information on Tender advertisment.

Micro Bootcamp ​ Micro is a 4-weeks startup development programme by Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) to assist individuals with business ideas to start their business journey by learning the business fundamentals. ​ Participants will learn from facilitators in Strategic Business set-up, Marketing, Financing and will receive business coaching. ​ Micro bootcamp is open to any individual interested to learn and to start their own business. Accelerate Bootcamp ​ Accelerate is a 100-day startup development programme by Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) to help early-stage businesses to grow by leveraging on technology, raising investment and building innovative business models. ​ Participants will learn from experts and receive mentorship in product development, business plan creation, securing finance and making sales. ​ The programme ends with a Demo Day, where participants pitch to investors and network with potential partners. ​ Accelerate is open to Brunei-based startups with ambitions of scaling rapidly nationwide as well as overseas. Why you should join? ​ Participants of Bootcamp will also have access to DARe’s ecosystem which includes co-working and office space at iCentre, financing scheme, training programmes, industrial and networking opportunities. register

RFP faqs references Are you a company looking to get certified to international standards? DARe has introduced an assistance programme wherein its participating companies will receive training and consultancy services to achieve certification for international standards. For more information, you may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions We have also held a few briefing sessions to introduce this programme to the public and to increase awareness on the importance of international standards. You can view the presentation materials here This programme runs in batches , with each batch focusing on different types of standards and industries. ​ Batch 1 : Launched September 2018, for HACCP and ISO 22000 certification Batch 2 : Launched December 2018, for GMP and ISO 9001 certification Batch 3 : Launched July 2019, for GMP and ISO 9001 certification Batch 4 : Launched January 2020, for GMP and ISO 9001 certification Batch 5 : Launched June 2020, for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000 and HACCP certification Batch 6 : Launched January 2021, for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification *NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS * Batch 7 : Launched July 2021, for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP certification ​ Others: Brunei Good Agricultural Practice ("BGAP") Certification 1 : Launched in October 2020 (presentation slides from briefing session is available here ) ​ ​ ​ Who and what are the different certifications for? ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) Target industries: All Benefits: To improve customer service; to improve internal processes; to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability; to ensure consistent outcome ​ ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) Target industries: All, but esp. Oil & Gas; Construction; Logistics Benefits: To meet legal and regulatory requirements; to increase safety and reduce workplace risks/accidents; to increase productivity; to enhance company reputation ISO 22000 or HACCP (Food Safety Management System) Target industries: F&B; Hotel Benefits: To enhance food safety and hygiene; to increase consumer confidence; to boost export opportunities; to comply with regulatory and client requirements ​ ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Target industries: All, but esp. Oil & Gas; Construction; Logistics; Waste Management Benefits: To encourage better environmental performance of suppliers; reduce energy and water consumption; increase recycling rate; to have a more systematic approach to legal compliance for improvement of overall environmental performance ​ GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Target industries: F&B; Pharmaceutical Benefits: To improve the overall manufacturing process e.g. product quality and increase safety assurance that prevents goods from conditions like contamination, damage and spoilage ​ Brunei GAP (Brunei Good Agricultural Practice) Target industries: Agricultural farmers and growers Benefits: To improve and enhance food safety and product quality of vegetables and fruits; ensure all produce is safe for consumption; meet local demand for better food safety ​ ​ ​ Why is this programme introduced? To enable and encourage companies to adopt international standards, which are designed to drive business growth by developing capabilities, improve the business’ processes, improve quality and consistency, increase competitiveness and gain access to new markets. As certifications can be costly, this program enables companies by providing participants with consultancy, guidance and training to develop their documentation and system, as well as support until certification. ​ ​ ​ How long does each batch of this programme run for? Depending on the certification, companies should be prepared to go through the programme and achieve certification within a timeline of 9-12 months. ​ How to be eligible? General eligibility criteria: Must be a Brunei-based and Brunei-registered company Must have a need and strong motivation for getting certification Must be ready to begin certification project upon selection into this programme Must have adequate staff to implement this certification project Must have commitment from top management of company and staff involved Must be willing to bear the associated costs of getting certification Must be willing to maintain the certification for the subsequent years ​ Additional criteria for Brunei GAP: Must have farms operating at Agriculture Development Areas (KKP) Must have products or provide services for Brunei Good Agricultural Practice (GAP):- Growers/Farmers of fruits and/or vegetables (“products”) Packers/Sellers/Product transporters (“service providers”) who retail the products to consumers ​ ​ ​ How to Apply? ​ *APPLICATION NOW OPEN * ​​ In line with the guideline set out by Brunei’s Ministry of Health effective 7th August 2021 with the current COVID-19 situation in Brunei, applications can only be submitted via: Online application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCP_B7 , or Soft-copy to be e-mailed to: market.access@dare.gov.bn ​ Note: An e-mail notification will be sent out to the application that has been successfully received. If you do not receive any confirmation, please contact us on the e-mail above. Application Form (download) ONLINE APPLICATION To find out when the next batch will be launched, do stay updated by following our Instagram at @darussalamenterprise , or emailing the Market Access team at market.access@dare.gov.bn to notify us of your interest to receive news about the next batch. Featured Articles market.access@dare.gov.bn +673 238 4830 Ext.229 DARe to help businesses get Brunei Good Agricultural Practice certification DARe will be subsiding the cost of consultancy and training for Brunei GAP under its Standards Consultancy Programme Globex achieves ISO 9001; looks to expand logistics solutions for Brunei Local company Globex Global Logistics is looking to expand logistics solutions for Brunei's supply chain having recently achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification. DARe providing consultancy for ISO 9001, 45001 and 22000 DARe's Standards Consultancy Programme - now in its fifth cycle - looks to help companies expand through achieving international standards Comquest receives two ISO certifications Brunei's biggest customer contact centre receives ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 18295-1 certifications. DARe inviting F&B manufacturers to join Standards Consultancy Programme Programme to enable local F&B companies to target overseas markets. DARe inviting Brunei businesses for ISO 9001 and GMP consultancy Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) is inviting local companies looking to gain ISO 9001 and GMP. Out of gallery

Serambangun Industrial Park Location 53km to Airport 64km to Muara Port Total Area: 30.12Ha Utilities Readily prepared site with connection to utilities and road access (Electrical Supply, Telecom, Water Connection and Waste Water Management) Industries Light industries and services. Rental Fee Rental Fee for Industrial Park $7.00 per m² (annually) + Maintenance Fee $0.52 per m² Directions Open Google Map

Bio-Innovation Corridor Industrial Park Location 13km to Airport 32km to Muara Port Total Area: 194Ha Utilities Electrical Substation, Telecom, Water Connection and Waste Water Management are readily available. Industries Light-Heavy industries. Food and Pharmaceutical High Tech Industries. Rental Fee Rental Fee for Industrial Park $7.00 per m² (annually) + Maintenance Fee $0.52 per m² Directions Open Google Map

Pulau Muara Besar Industrial Park Location 24km to Airport 4km to Muara Port Total Area: 1057Ha Utilities Bridge to Pulau Muara Besar. Main road across Pulau Muara Besar Island. Industries Special industries. Petrochemicals and Supporting Activities (Integrated Marine Supply Base, Ship Bilding, etc) Rental Fee Rental Fee for Industrial Park $7.00 per m² (annually) + Maintenance Fee $0.52 per m² Directions Open Google Map

Lambak Industrial Park Location 6.2km to Airport 17.4km to Muara Port Total Area: 14.6Ha Utilities Developed site with connection to utilities and read access (Electrical Supply, Telecom, Water Connection and Waste Water Management) Industries Light industries and services. Rental Fee Rental Fee for Industrial Site $3.50 per m² (annually) Directions Open Google Map