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A 36-year-old Bruneian man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison and 15 strokes of the cane after being convicted of sexually abusing his 10-year-old daughter at their family home.
Brunei's Public Works Department has initiated critical valve replacement works on major transmission pipelines, affecting dozens of communities across Brunei-Muara District. The nine-hour maintenance project will likely cause water disruptions or low pressure in residential and commercial areas.
Brunei has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening judicial cooperation across Asean, highlighting how rapid technological change and new legal frontiers are reshaping how courts operate and deliver justice.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle food and energy security challenges, stressing that no single country can address today's security threats alone.
Brunei's police have arrested three foreign women aged 37-49 following a raid on a house in Jerudong. The Gambling Suppression and Vice Prevention Investigation Unit suspects involvement in prostitution, with the case being investigated under the Penal Code.
Brunei's police have arrested two foreign nationals accused of trespassing and stealing agarwood from a forested area in Tutong District following a tip-off from the public.
Brunei has conducted a full dress rehearsal for the ceremonial guard of honour parade marking Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 80th birthday. The state event, scheduled for Wednesday, reflects the nation's commitment to honouring its longest-reigning monarch.
Brunei's Royal Police Force conducted a large-scale enforcement operation across Bandar Seri Begawan, detaining two foreign nationals and uncovering multiple labour and regulatory violations across various sectors.
A Malaysian national has been sentenced to six years and eight months in Brunei for collecting debit cards used in unauthorised ATM withdrawals. Thian Li Heng pleaded guilty to five computer misuse charges, with losses totalling BND8,480.
Brunei has imprisoned an Indian national for two years and four months for handling BND230,000 in criminal proceeds without verifying their source. The case involved a cross-border scheme and highlights enforcement against money couriers.