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Doa Selamat Ceremony for Officers and Staff of the Ministry of Home AffairsThe perfection of Haj can be achieved by combining a deep understanding of the pillars and obligations of Haj with sincerity of the heart in facing various physical and emotional trials while in the Holy Land. The matter was stated during the special talk at the Doa Selamat Ceremony for Officers and Staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs and its departments who will be performing the Haj this year. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Home Affairs, 25th April afternoon.
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'Doa Kesyukuran' and 'Doa Selamat', Ministry of EducationThe Ministry of Education, through the Department of Schools Inspectorate and the Educational Technology Centre, EdTech held a Doa Kesyukuran and Doa Selamat ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Education, 25th April afternoon, for more than 80 intending haj pilgrims comprising officers and staff of the Ministry, including educators from schools and higher education institutions.
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Doa Selamat Ceremony, Ministry of Transport and InfocommunicationsThe Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, and its departments, as well as Authorities under it, organised a Doa Selamat Ceremony for the ministry's intending haj pilgrims. The ceremony took place at the ministry, 25th April afternoon.
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Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 131A 36-year-old Bruneian woman who was employed as a Counter Clerk at the Department of Labour, Ministry of Home Affairs, was sentenced to 11 months' imprisonment for an offence under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 131. The Defendant, Noor Rasidah binti Othman, admitted to having accepted a gratification of BND200.00 from the owner of a local employment agency in or about February 2019 as an inducement to expedite the processing of Foreign Worker Licence applications submitted by the said agency.
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'Mule Account' Cases, Online Fraud Crimes IncreasesOnline fraud cases involving the use of 'mule accounts' have increased significantly in the first four months of this year. The Royal Brunei Police Force announced that from January to April 2026, it has received an increase in reports related to online fraud cases using individual bank accounts for the purpose of transferring and hiding criminal proceeds. The accounts were rented or handed over by their owners to third parties without being aware of the serious legal implications. The estimated total losses reported for the period exceeded One Million Brunei dollars, thus demonstrating the seriousness of the threat the crime poses to society and the country's economy.
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Illegal Activities involving Theft and Purchase of Stolen Copper FoiledThe Royal Brunei Police Force, RBPF apprehended 13 suspects since mid-April 2026 in connection to cable theft cases and purchase of stolen goods in several areas of the country. The House Break-In and Car Theft Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Department has detained two local male suspects aged 30 and 32 this mid-April in Bandar Seri Begawan, suspected of stealing and damaging Unified National Networks (UNN) cables in a building.
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Consultation MeetingBrunei Darussalam and the People's Republic of China reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation at the 6th Brunei Darussalam – People's Republic of China Consultation Meeting on Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation. The Meeting held at a hotel in the capital also provided an opportunity to exchange views on cooperation under regional frameworks and initiatives, including ASEAN-China relations, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, APEC, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the BIMP-EAGA-China cooperation.
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International Day Event, UNISSAThe 'International Day' event is a meaningful platform in strengthening friendships, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a spirit of togetherness between local and international students of the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, UNISSA. Organised by UNISSA through the Student Affairs Office in collaboration with the International Affairs Unit, Student Representative Council for the 2025/2026 session, the event took place at the University, 25th April afternoon.
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Firefighting Skills CompetitionEfficiency in rescuing victims and carrying out early fire suppression safely and effectively are among the key skills emphasized in the Grassroots Challenge: Lifesaver 995, organised by the Fire and Rescue Department. The challenge was held to strengthen the role of the community as the front line in responding to emergencies. Held in conjunction with the 66th Anniversary of the Fire and Rescue Department, the competition took place at the Track and Field, Fire and Rescue Department Headquarters in Berakas.
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Presentation of Appointment Letters of the Mosque Takmir Committee Members for the 2026/2027 SessionThe Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Mosque Kampung Sungai Akar held the Presentation of Appointment Letters of the Mosque Takmir Committee Members for the 2026/2027 Session. It took place at the said mosque, 24th April night.
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