The Phnom Penh Municipal Court ordered the former Cambodian Ambassador to Brunei to pay almost US$470,000 in compensation and damages to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a civil case, following his conviction in absentia last year for embezzlement of state funds. Nan Sy, who was Ambassador to Brunei until May last year, was charged .
Text & Photos by Bro Awie (From L-R) Wafi, Zaharuddin, Richard, Ahmad Shukran and Hamdi at the AP9 admin office with the trapped cat ‘Si Anam’ the cat Personnel working offshore on one of Brunei Shell Petroleum’s platforms, Ampa Platform 6 (AP6), made a surprising discovery onboard the facility which is located 20 kilometres away .
By Jake Ten Photos courtesy: Mills & Thornton family Toni Mills (in black) cooling off after the marathon Sarah Thornton (R) sharing a light moment with her husband, Jim, after the marathon The stereotypical perception of a holiday is that you go to a foreign country for some quality rest and relaxation time, stay at .
By Jake Ten Ms Amihan Abueva, Regional Coordinator for Asia ACTs (Against Child Trafficking), talks about the issues of child trafficking during the session The Council on Social Welfare (MKM) Brunei Darussalam yesterday hosted a learning session on ‘Enhancing Protection of Children’s Rights and Dignity: The Asia Acts Experience’ at the Dewan Citra Budaya, .
By Mat Baim It was Thursday and I had a busy day. I was sitting in the waiting room of the Visa Section of the Immigration Department, around 10 minutes past three in the afternoon, waiting patiently for my application for a single entry visa for our domestic helper, commonly known as an “amah”, .
Bandar Seri Begawan – An unemployed Bruneian man, a father of 10 children, was arrested by officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently for possessing 456.52 grammes of what was believed to be syabu’ and cash worth $15,400 believed to be proceeds from selling the drug. It is the biggest syabu seizure in the .
By Rokiah Mahmud Achik attending to a customer during a reflexology session Aside from doing reflexology services, Achik also does massages. PHOTOS: ROKIAH MAHMUD Eight years ago, Noor Aman Ahmad, or popularly known as Achik, a 23-year-old, was a normal person with normal eyesight. However, he was involved in a tragic accident that caused .
The AGC (Attorney General’s Chambers) and the BEDB (Brunei Economic Development Board) today jointly announced that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to the implementation of the Patents Order, 2011 and the establishment of the Patent Registry Office, which is administered under the BEDB, in close collaboration with .
By Risyia Lee Hot Wheels collection. One of HL Explorer’s customised die-casts. Part of HL Explorer’s collection. – PHOTOS: RISYIA LEE Not all toys are just for kids. Many think that toys have little value but this perception is wrong as some toys are highly valued by collectors. Die-casts are highly sought among Bruneian toy .
Sim YH Brunei Darussalam is experiencing high tide, especially in the evening till early morning commencing December 22 to 29, 2011. In this regard, the Ports Department under the Ministry of Communications in a press release informed the members of the public, including fishermen and river commuters, especially Kg Ayer residents to take precautionary measures .
