Muhammad Juanda Rashid (2nd R), Brunei's Minister of Development, participates in a tree planting activity in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on June 14, 2025. (Brune's Ministry of Development/Handout via Xinhua)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Brunei marked the World Environment Day 2025 with tree planting and walkathon activities at a riverfront facing the iconic water village in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.
The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) at the Ministry of Development has planted nearly 30 Ashoka trees with vibrant flowers to beautify the landscape and the event ended with a walkathon along the riverfront.
Muhammad Juanda Rashid, the Minister of Development, led the tree planting activity.
In conjunction with this year's World Environment Day, JASTRe has organized a number of initiatives, including the Nationwide Recycling Day on June 22, 2025. ■
