Ex-Minister of Development arriving at Brunei' s court. Photo: Rudolf Portillo

Bandar Seri Begawan - In a surprise move at the trial proceedings against Pg Dr Hj Ismail, former Development Minister, and his co-respondent, Wong Tim Kai, an additional charge was made against both defendants before the Brunei High Court yesterday.                                                   ...FULL STORY

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Sydney - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, has acknowledged the wide cooperation between Brunei and Australia and hailed a growing trade and investment with an increasing number of Australian companies.                                             ...FULL STORY

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