2020 in Brunei

Events in the year 2020 in Brunei.

Incumbents

Events

Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei

• 9 March – The Ministry of Health confirms the first case of COVID-19.
• 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.
• 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'.
• 2 June – Most schools partially reopened and the majority of classes resumed as normal.

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.

Death

• 24 October – Prince Azim of Brunei, 38, Bruneian royal and film producer (You're Not You)

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