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The Star
02-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Brunei national flag hoisted marking start of Sultan's birthday celebrations
The flag hoisting ceremony in progress. - Photo: Temburong district office BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Tutong District held a flag hoisting ceremony at the open area of the Tutong District Community Hall on Monday (July 1), in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th birthday celebration. Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohamad Azmi Mohd Hanifah was the guest of honour. The ceremony saw a delegation of flag bearers led by Special Duties Officer Level II Haizul Rizal Yahya accompanied by the Prisons Department's Brass Band as well as cadets from Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Fire and Rescue Department and members of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam with Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society. The national flag was handed over to Acting Tutong District Officer Mohammad Sofian Basri who passed the national flag to the guest of honour. The guest of honour presented the national flag to RBPF personnel to be hoisted at the ceremony. A choir from Kumpulan Koir Wira Bangsa and students from Tanjong Maya Secondary School performed patriotic songs. Meanwhile, a flag hoisting ceremony was also held at Mukim Sengkurong Community Hall in celebration of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 79th birthday. Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Zainol Mohamed was the guest of honour. Penghulu of Mukim Sengkurong Dr Abdullah Hanif Saman, as well as village heads, members of the mukim and village consultative council, and residents were also in attendance. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by the flag hoisting ceremony led by cadets from the Sayyidina Husain Secondary School in Kampong Sengkurong, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem. Over at Temburong district, a similar flag hoisting ceremony was held at the community hall of Mukim Bangar. Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy) Datuk Seri Paduka Khairuddin Abdul Hamid was the guest of honour. Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Awang Sulaiman Nasir, Acting Temburong District Officer Hassan Baha Umar, acting penghulu mukim and village heads, acting village heads and officials were also present. The ceremony saw the acting Temburong District officer handing over the national flag to the guest of honour, who presented the national flag to Royal Brunei Police Force personnel. It proceeded with the presentation of national flag to acting penghulu mukim and heads of government branches in the Temburong District. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
27-06-2025
- The Star
Police investigating fight at Brunei trade expo that has gone viral
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Following the circulation of several viral videos on social media on Thursday (June 27) depicting a physical altercation, the Berakas Police Station has received a report and is currently investigating the incident. According to the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), the footage shows two senior citizens involved in a fight with a young man at the 31st Consumer Fair and Trade Expo currently held at the International Convention Centre. The case is being investigated under Section 160 of the Penal Code for the offence of fighting in a public place, which carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine, upon conviction. The public is advised not to overreact or take matters into their own hands in ways that may breach the law. Members of the public are also urged not to speculate or spread unverified information that could affect the safety and well-being of those involved. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
31-05-2025
- The Star
Malaysian man involved in online Macau scam sentenced to seven years' jail in Brunei
Royal Brunei Police Force personnel escort the suspect to a police cell. - Photo: RBPF BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A Malaysian national believed to be involved in an online Macau scam produced before court on May 17 was sentenced to a seven year jail term by Magistrate Nur Eleana Hairol Arni. The man faced nine charges under Section 420 and 109 of Chapter 22 of the Penal Code, as well as the Criminal Asset Recovery Order, 2012, related to money laundering. Deputy Public Prosecutors Emily Goh and Mohammad Syafi'e Mirhan led the prosecution. The suspect was apprehended by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) on March 21, following an investigation by the Cyber Crime Investigation Division under the Criminal Investigation Department. As part of ongoing efforts, the Interpol Unit under RBPF is working with foreign agencies to trace and extradite other suspects believed to be still at large overseas. Authorities have reported several cases where scammers impersonated bank officers or police personnel to deceive victims. The modus operandi is the victims are falsely informed they are involved in credit card debt or money laundering and are tricked into transferring money online or handing over cash to unknown individuals. To date, over 50 such cases have been reported, with local victims suffering losses exceeding BND1 million. The RBPF urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing personal or financial information over calls or messages from unknown sources. Members of the public are advised to confirm with official authorities before making financial transactions and to report suspicious calls to the police immediately. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sultan Hassanal of Brunei, the world's longest-reigning living monarch
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, recuperating in a Kuala Lumpur hospital after being treated for "fatigue", is the world's longest-reigning living monarch -- and one of its richest people. He ascended the throne at the tender age of 21 in 1967 in the tropical kingdom perched on the northern tip of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Descending from a family that ruled Brunei for more than 600 years, the absolute monarch today at 78 still holds numerous positions in his oil-abundant state. He is the country's prime minister, defence minister, finance and economy minister, as well as foreign affairs supremo. Apart from his political duties, the sultan is also commander-in-chief of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the Inspector-General of the Royal Brunei Police Force. Under his stewardship, Brunei became one of the world's richest countries and gained independence from Britain in 1984 after almost a century of colonial rule. While the sultan has long lost the title of the world's richest man to tech billionaires, his wealth remains the stuff of legend. The Guinness Book of World Records says his home, Istana Nurul Iman, which translated in English means "Palace of the Light of Faith" is the largest residential palace in the world. - Lavish lifestyle - The sultan is also renowned for owning the world's largest private car collection. His gigantic fleet boasted at least 7,000 cars, valued at more than five billion dollars. Parties thrown by him and younger brother Prince Jefri Bolkiah in the 1980s and 1990s were said to be extravagant, costing millions of dollars with guests hanging out with stars like Michael Jackson. Brunei's living standards have soared to among the highest globally under his rule. But his reign has also been marked by controversies including the introduction of tough Islamic laws legislating penalties such as the severing of limbs and death by stoning. Brunei was the first country in East or Southeast Asia to introduce sharia law at a national level in 2019 after years of delays. The harsh laws included death by stoning for adultery and gay sex and the amputation of a hand or foot for theft, which rights campaigners branded as "barbaric". Those punishments, however, have not been actively enforced following international backlash. Analysts said at the time the new code might be partly symbolic, as Sultan Hassanal was seeking to burnish his Islamic credentials among conservatives and win more support amid concerns about the economy. The royal family was also deeply embarrassed by a sensational feud between Sultan Hassanal and Prince Jefri over the latter's alleged embezzlement of $15 billion during his tenure as finance minister in the 1990s. During the scandal, salacious details emerged of the prince's jet-set, un-Islamic lifestyle, including allegations of a high-priced harem and a luxury yacht he owned called "Tits". llk-jhe/tc
France 24
27-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Sultan Hassanal of Brunei, the world's longest-reigning living monarch
He ascended the throne at the tender age of 21 in 1967 in the tropical kingdom perched on the northern tip of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Descending from a family that ruled Brunei for more than 600 years, the absolute monarch today at 78 still holds numerous positions in his oil-abundant state. He is the country's prime minister, defence minister, finance and economy minister, as well as foreign affairs supremo. Apart from his political duties, the sultan is also commander-in-chief of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the Inspector-General of the Royal Brunei Police Force. Under his stewardship, Brunei became one of the world's richest countries and gained independence from Britain in 1984 after almost a century of colonial rule. While the sultan has long lost the title of the world's richest man to tech billionaires, his wealth remains the stuff of legend. The Guinness Book of World Records says his home, Istana Nurul Iman, which translated in English means "Palace of the Light of Faith" is the largest residential palace in the world. Lavish lifestyle The sultan is also renowned for owning the world's largest private car collection. His gigantic fleet boasted at least 7,000 cars, valued at more than five billion dollars. Parties thrown by him and younger brother Prince Jefri Bolkiah in the 1980s and 1990s were said to be extravagant, costing millions of dollars with guests hanging out with stars like Michael Jackson. Brunei's living standards have soared to among the highest globally under his rule. But his reign has also been marked by controversies including the introduction of tough Islamic laws legislating penalties such as the severing of limbs and death by stoning. Brunei was the first country in East or Southeast Asia to introduce sharia law at a national level in 2019 after years of delays. The harsh laws included death by stoning for adultery and gay sex and the amputation of a hand or foot for theft, which rights campaigners branded as "barbaric". Those punishments, however, have not been actively enforced following international backlash. Analysts said at the time the new code might be partly symbolic, as Sultan Hassanal was seeking to burnish his Islamic credentials among conservatives and win more support amid concerns about the economy. The royal family was also deeply embarrassed by a sensational feud between Sultan Hassanal and Prince Jefri over the latter's alleged embezzlement of $15 billion during his tenure as finance minister in the 1990s. During the scandal, salacious details emerged of the prince's jet-set, un-Islamic lifestyle, including allegations of a high-priced harem and a luxury yacht he owned called "Tits".
