Bandar Seri Begawan – Magical cures, special massage sessions, medicinal portions made out of roots and herbs and false teachings are understood to be the reasons why six former Al-Arqam members were nabbed here according to reliable sources.                                                  ...FULL STORY

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Woman caught in a compromising position during the raid.

Tutong - Eight enforcers from the Religious Enforcement made a surprise raid at one of the traditional massage shops in Tutong district September 20, upon a tip-off from the public.                                   ...FULL STORY

Kuala Belait - Several main roads in the Belait District are undergoing maintenance works.                                                      ...FULL STORY

Bandar Seri Begawan - A 28-year-old man, who stole his 72-year-old grandfather’s television to buy Methylamphetamine or ‘Syabu’, was sentenced to six months jailed yesterday.                           ...FULL STORY

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