[2] With only a day's notice, the Brunei Times abruptly announced its closure in 2016, citing competition and continuous financial losses.

However, it was also reported that the newspaper had previously published a news story—later redacted—about the price of pilgrimage tickets to Mecca, which sparked rumors of a "forced closure.

[6] The Scoop is the first newsdesk in Brunei led by women[2] and it was self funded[6] and founded by four people: Ain Bandial, Hadthiah Hazair, Rachel Thien, Rasidah Abu Bakar.

[10] During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Scoop faced challenges as they played a crucial role in keeping the public informed and combating misinformation.

[11] The Scoop produced informative videos on vaccination progress,[12] with staff working tirelessly for over 100 consecutive days without a break or holiday.