Brunei Magistrate Syaffina Shahif has handed a four-month jail sentence to a 40-year-old Malaysian man after he pleaded guilty to charges of criminal trespass and assault involving a machete.
Malaysian jailed 4 months in Brunei for trespass, brandishing parang
A 40-year-old Malaysian man has been sentenced to four months in jail in Brunei for committing criminal trespass and threatening a guard with a parang. Magistrate Syaffina Shahif meted out the …
Philippine Military Chief Urges Fishermen to Ignore China’s New Coastguard Rules
China, which claims almost all of the South China Sea including parts claimed by the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam, has issued new rules that would enforce a 2021 law allowing its coastguard to use lethal force against foreign ships in waters that it claims.
Prince Mateen of Brunei and wife enjoy honeymoon in Italy
Brunei’s Prince Mateen posted an image on his Instagram of himself and his wife, Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, during their honeymoon in Tuscany, Italy. Prince Mateen of Brunei and his wife, Yang Mulia …
Philippines eyes four key investment sectors for Brunei business leaders
The Philippines is looking at four key sectors in investment opportunities for Brunei’s business leaders in agribusiness and food processing, renewable energy, Islamic finance and halal industry, …
Philippines, Brunei sign deal on closer maritime cooperation, with eye on Beijing in South China Sea
The deal involves development of maritime capabilities through joint skills training, as well as research and information sharing.
Philippines, Brunei sign deals on maritime, tourism, agri sectors
The Philippines on Tuesday signed three deals and a letter of intent during the two-day state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. here to generate more jobs and accelerate economic transformation.
Philippines, Brunei to sign MOU to boost tourism–Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said that the Philippines and Brunei will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster the tourism sector. Marcos is in Brunei for a two-day state visit,
Serial housebreaker in Brunei sentenced to three years’ jail
The Intermediate Court of Brunei has sentenced Muhammad Alinor Jailani, 54, to three years’ imprisonment for housebreaking.
16th IFSB Summit kicks off in Brunei Darussalam
The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has officially kicked off its 16th IFSB Summit today, themed ‘Islamic Finance and Financial Stability in an Evolving Environment: Navigating Emerging Risk’.