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BY James Kon

THE body of the Nepalese man, who went missing after a boat collision near the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge on Friday, was recovered on Sunday morning.

He was identified as Thakuri Gurung, 38, who worked as a security guard at the Gurkha Reserve Unit.

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 at the 1st Brunei Darussalam International Kite Festival, on Sunday

BY James Kon

UNDER perfect blue skies and with a good breeze, 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 officiated the 1st Brunei Darussalam International Kite Festival opening ceremony at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas in Bandar Seri Begawan on Sunday morning.

Participants flying their kites at the festival. – INFOFOTO

BY James Kon & Rokiah Mahmud

IN A bid to boost tourism in the country, the 1st Brunei Darussalam International Kite Festival attracted participants from overseas and visitors to the country, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong said.

He made these comments in an interview on the sidelines of the launch of the 1st Brunei Darussalam International Kite Festival at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas on Sunday.

Permanent Secretary (Municipal and District) at the Ministry of Home Affairs Salminan bin Haji Burut in a group photo. – PHOTOS: DANIEL LIM

BY Daniel Lim

THE Youths and Sports Bureau of the Mukim Consultative Council of Mukim Liang (MPM Liang) in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam Seni Warisan Pelangi Association (PSWPBD) marked the eighth anniversary of the formation of the MPM Liang Pencak Silat Club recently.

The celebration at the Gerai Wawasan in Mukim Liang saw Permanent Secretary (Municipal and District) at the Ministry of Home Affairs Salminan bin Haji Burut as the guest of honour. He was welcomed by Head of MPM Mukim Liang Youths and Sports Bureau Abdul Rahman bin Awang Haji Asli.