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Opening of Legal Year 2026The Judiciary plays a vital role in supporting the Wawasan Brunei 2035 in diversification the nation's economy in attracting foreign investment. An efficient, effective and competent Judiciary that resolves commercial disputes promptly fosters confidence among investors and businesses. Speaking during the Opening of the Legal Year 2026, The Chief Justice also called into consideration an initiative that favours restorative measures over punitive responses in juvenile criminal offences, such as warnings, cautions and Youth Justice Conferences before prosecution is pursued. According to The Honourable Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong, certain past offences committed by young persons, after a period of good behaviour, do not result in a lifelong criminal record, and supports rehabilitation by enabling the young person to move forward without lasting stigma. The ceremony took place at the Supreme Court in Bandar Seri Begawan, 22nd January morning.
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Court RevenueThe number of civil and criminal cases filed in the Court of Appeal, Intermediate Court and Magistrates' Court showed a decline in 2025 while the High Court recorded an increase.
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Message in conjunction with Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthCervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide. In Brunei Darussalam, cervical cancer is now the fifth most common cancer among women, compared to the second most common cancer among women in 2009. A decrease in the rate of these incidents is linked to the introduction of the National Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Programme which began in 2009. The programme aims to prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality due to cervical cancer. This was shared by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health, in a message in conjunction with the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Celebration.
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Sunat Hajat Prayer, Reading of Surah Yassin & Doa Kesyukuran in conjunction with the 40th UTB AnniversaryUniversiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB, held a Sunat Hajat prayer, Reading of Surah Yassin and Doa Kesyukuran in conjunction with the 40th UTB anniversary. It was held at Masjid Universiti, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
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Isra' Miraj Celebration, Ministry of Culture, Youth and SportsThe Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports organized the Isra' Mi'raj Celebration to commemorate and enliven the event of the Isra' and Mi'raj of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W which formed the basis for the declaration of five times daily prayers to Muslims.
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Commemorative Products Press Conference in conjunction with Diamond Jubilee Wedding AnniversaryIn conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB will issue four types of commemorative products comprising gold, silver and cupronickel coins. The matter was stated by the Executive Director of Currency Management at BDCB during the press conference at the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, 22nd January afternoon.
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Appointment Certificate Presentation CeremonyThe Appointment Certificate Presentation of the Penghulu Mukim Zone Satu, the Head of Kampung Bokok Mukim Bokok and the Head of Kampung Amo Mukim Amo for the Temburong District was held at the Official Residence of the Temburong District Officer, 22nd January afternoon.
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Donations Presentation in conjunction with Launch of the Peduli Insan 1.0 Programme20 recipients comprising senior citizens, new converts and underprivileged families received donations in conjunction with the Launch of the Peduli Insan 1.0 Programme. The ceremony organised by the Belia Bakti Group took place at Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Mosque in Kampung Sungai Akar, 22nd January afternoon.
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Nasyid Competition, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Primary SchoolIn enlivening the Isra' Mi'raj celebration among students, a nasyid competition organised by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Primary School was held on 22nd January morning.
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Fathul Barakah 7.0 ProjectThe Islamic Da'wah Centre, Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Muallaf Development Division in collaboration with the New Converts Association will implement the Fathul Barakah 7.0 project in conjunction with the arrival of the month of Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah.
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