Syar'iah Court nears completion
By Achong Tanjong

Inside of the building.

Back of Syar'iah court.

The first Syar'iah Court in Borneo is expected to be completed soon. It is going to be located in the capital and will become a new landmark at the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan.

The B$14.6 million construction project was undertaken by local company, Pahaytc Sdn Bhd.

This four-storey building is now near 80 per cent completion and should open at the end of April this year, said Managing Director of Pahaytc Sdn Bhd, Mr Yong Teck Foo.

The Brunei Syar'iah Court covered an area of 26,000 square metres, which does not include the parking areas.

Construction started in July 2001 and was scheduled to finish on July 12 last year, but abandoned for several months due to the rise of certain issues.

The company restarted the work again in June 2003.

Once completed, the Syar'iah Court will have seven courtrooms and other facilities.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin