Rokiah Mahmud

Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong yesterday announced the temporary closure of several premises and businesses in the country.

One is the night market at the Tamu Aneka Temburong which includes the Tamu Besar Temburong held on Saturdays and Sundays. The temporary closure is effective from yesterday for an unspecified period.

The closure is also extended to the weekly marketplace (tamu) at the Pasarneka Complex and the Tamu Tutong on Thursdays and Sundays, starting today until further notice.

All restaurants, cafes, food courts and food stalls are prohibited to serve food within their establishments. Starting today, they will only be allowed to provide take-away services for now.

All bowling centres will be closed, starting today until further notice.

The minister sought the cooperation of the food services industry and the public in adhering to the regulations set by the government.

For information, call the Brunei-Muara District Office at 2381581 ext 302, the Belait District Office at 3348046/3348043, the Tutong District Office at 4222491 ext 133, the Temburong District Office 5221266 ext 112, the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department at 2232324, the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Department at 3330780 and the Tutong Municipal Department at 4221232 ext 200.