Brunei marks World Environment Day with tree planting
The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) at the Ministry of Development 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 organised a number of initiatives, including the Nationwide Recycling Day on June 22, 2025. - Xinhua
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