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The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
Malaysian fined over illegal cigarette possession at Sg Tujoh checkpoint in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A Malaysian man was slapped with a BND16,312 fine by the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Belait on Thursday (July 3) after he was caught attempting to bring in illegal cigarettes into the country. Kho Wei Hong, 32, would have to serve a 13-month jail term in default of payment. Magistrate Syaffina Shahif heard that Kho was intercepted by Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) officers at the arrival section of the Sungai Tujoh Control Post at 8.24am on July 1, 2025, where an inspection uncovered 19 cartons, 13 packets, and 17 sticks of various cigarette brands in his possession. All contraband cigarettes were forfeited for government disposal. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brunei charity walk raises over BND16,000 for children with autism
Participants in the Pasar Kitani Charity Brisk Walk, organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, at the Rimba Agribusiness Centre. - BB/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A total of BND16,252 (US$12495) was raised during the Pasar Kitani Charity Brisk Walk organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism through the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood on Sunday (May 4). The funds were handed over to the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources Brunei and the Learning Ladders Society (which provides advocacy, public education, information and support for children with autism and their families) prior to the start of the walk. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Datuk Seri Setia Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin presented the contributions to representatives from both organisations. The charity walk, divided into 2.5-kilometre (km) and 4.5-km categories, also aimed to motivate farmers and agrifood entrepreneurs to boost their income through Pasar Kitani, while fostering market networking. The initiative encourages farmers to become successful and progressive agri-entrepreneurs. Pasar Kitani, held at the Rimba Agribusiness Centre every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 2pm, features a variety of local agriculture and agrifood products. Members of the public are encouraged to visit and support local producers. The permanent secretary, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of department and officials from the ministry were also present. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
