2020 in Brunei
Brunei-related events during 2020
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Events in the year 2020 in Brunei.
Incumbents
| Photo | Post | Name |
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 | Sultan of Brunei | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Events
Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei
- 9 March – The Ministry of Health confirms the first case of COVID-19.[1][2]
- 15 March – The Bruneian Government barred all citizens and foreign residents from leaving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mass gatherings are also banned.[3]
- 31 March – Kristal-Astro, sole operator of Brunei's multi-channel pay-TV service shuts down after 22 years in operation due to 'fast-changing technology trends'.[4]
- 2 June – Most schools partially reopened and the majority of classes resumed as normal.[5]
Sports
- 28 July – 8 August: Brunei at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam suspends all games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Death
- 24 October – Prince Azim of Brunei, 38, Bruneian royal and film producer (You're Not You)[7]
References
- ^ "Latest news". www.moh.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Brunei reports more coronavirus cases | The Star Online". 2020-03-12. Archived from the original on 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Brunei bars residents from leaving as coronavirus cases reach 50 (update) | The Star Online". 2020-03-17. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "KRISTAL Astro". www.kristalastro.com. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ Han, Shareen (2020-05-21). "Brunei to partially reopen schools on June 2 as coronavirus concerns ease". The Scoop. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Brunei bars residents from leaving as coronavirus cases reach 50 (update) | The Star Online". 2020-03-17. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Sultan of Brunei's film producer son, Prince Azim, dies aged 38". Tatler. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
