James Kon

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) yesterday announced in a press statement the postponement of the National Day Run 2020 (HK36), and the closure of all swimming pools under the purview of the ministry.

This is in the light of the COVID-19 situation in Brunei Darussalam and in line with the Ministry of Health (MoH) advisory to stop all mass gatherings (including sporting events).

The National Day Run was to take place at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien on March 29. Participants who have registered and made payments need to keep their receipts. The distribution date for the runner shirt has also been postponed.

Members of the public can contact the Youth and Sports Department at 2381905 (ext 1630/1626) for information.

Meanwhile, all swimming pools under the control of the MCYS will be closed until further notice.

The MCYS will continue to work with the MoH in addressing the COVID-19 infection situation in Brunei Darussalam.