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Number of cases
Number of deaths
Recovered cases
Brunei Darussalam
COVID-19 STATISTICS
As of 7 August 2020
142
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138
James Kon
Brunei Darussalam recorded a new COVID 19
case yesterday, bringing the total number of
conirmed cases to 142 ending 91 days of no
new cases.
Case 142 is a local male aged 24 studying
in Yemen. He returned to Brunei Darussalam
on August 5 on board Royal Brunei Airlines
(RB) light BI874 (seated at 44K) from Kuala
Lumpur. Although he reportedly suffered
from shortness of breath on August 6, he is
currently in a stable condition, no longer has
signs of infection and is being treated at the
National Isolation Centre.
Thirteen contacts have been identiied
following contact tracing. All are undergoing
quarantine and will take COVID 19 swab tests.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji
Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar revealed these
details during a press conference at the Minis-
try of Health’s (MoH) Al-'Aiah Hall yesterday.
Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham said,
“As the case has been taken to the National
Isolation Centre upon arrival in the country,
the public is advised not to panic or worry
as this case has not had any interaction with
his family members or others since arriving
in the country.”
Explaining about the latest conirmed
case and identiied 13 contacts, the minister
said, “Two Bruneians returned from Yemen.
They travelled from Yemen to Cairo, and
from there to Kuala Lumpur and then Bru-
nei. They were on the same light with the
12 Malaysians who returned to Malaysia from
Yemen and tested positive for COVID 19 as
highlighted by Malaysia in a recent press re-
lease. The remaining identiied contacts in
Brunei are from the light from Kuala Lumpur
to Brunei Darussalam.”
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KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's ex-inance
minister, now a key opposition igure, was
charged with corruption yesterday over a
USD1.5 billion construction project, the lat-
est government critic to be targetted since a
scandal-plagued party returned to power.
Lim Guan Eng is the highest-proile igure
yet to face a criminal probe in a sweeping
crackdown on dissent launched by the new
administration, and says the case against
him is politically motivated.
A crowd of journalists and supporters, in-
cluding fellow MPs, were waiting for him as
he arrived at a Kuala Lumpur court yesterday
morning, following his arrest by anti-graft of-
icials the previous evening.
As ASEAN celebrates its 53
rd
year, His
Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum
Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul
Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan
of Brunei Darussalam relected on the
achievements of ASEAN and the progress
the region has accomplished.
“Together we have built a community that
has experienced economic development, so-
cial progress and important advancements,
such as in education and healthcare, that
raised the standard of living for people in the
region,” His Majesty said.
“Over the years, the role of ASEAN has
been vital to collectively overcome chal-
lenges, ranging from the global financial
crisis to climate change and natural di-
sasters. Today, ASEAN’s experience and
preparedness has helped us to confront
the COVID-19 pandemic. We are deter-
mined to contain the spread of the virus
as well as to swiftly and comprehensively
address the socio-economic impacts on
our countries. In this regard, focus has
been placed on an expeditious recovery,
which will build the region back stronger
than ever, by ensuring resilience to any
future uncertainties that may arise. In
doing so, ASEAN is also enhancing coop-
eration with existing partners as well as
seeking out new partnerships for long-
term peace, stability and prosperity in
Southeast Asia and beyond.
“As we undertake all these important
tasks, Brunei Darussalam fully supports Viet-
nam and its work as ASEAN Chairman in 2020
under the theme ‘Cohesive and Responsive’.
We will continue to work with Vietnam as well
as with other ASEAN member states towards
achieving our common goals for the beneit
of our peoples.
“ASEAN’s resolve to stand united and
work together to help our peoples during
times of need relects an enduring special
bond among ASEAN member states. I am
therefore conident that ASEAN will collec-
tively overcome the COVID 19 pandemic and
emerge a more caring, resilient and prosper-
ous community,” His Majesty said.
Concluding the message, His Majesty
conveyed his best wishes for a very happy
ASEAN Day and continued hope for a bright
future for ASEAN and its people.
His Majesty wishes happy ASEAN Day
Brunei records one new
COVID-19 case after 91 days
Malaysian former
finance minister
charged in graft case
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd
Isham bin Haji Jaafar at the press conference
yesterday. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI
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Two houses were destroyed in two separate ires in a span of just over an hour yesterday
afternoon where a child sustained minor injuries and several pet cats were killed. Photo shows
thick smoke rising from a house in Kampong Subok.
(Full report on Page 2)
FIRE DESTROYS TWO HOUSES