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592 Receive State Honorary Medals

galeonalison@gmail.com ( Hakim Hayat) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:12 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Total of 592 people from the public sector were conferred with State Honorary Medals with the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in recognition for their long and dedicated service to the Government and contribution to the country.

Tornado Batters Oklahoma

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Borneo Bulletin) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:40 +0000

His Majesty sends message of condolence to US President Obama

Washington - US rescue teams launched a massive hunt for survivors Tuesday after a tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, causing chaos and leaving dozens dead, including children.

RBPF Helps Cripple Car Theft Ring In Sabah

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (James Kon) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:19:33 +0000

41 stolen cars returned to Sultanate

Temburong - The Commercial Crime Investigation Division under the Royal Brunei Police Force with the cooperation of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of Sabah Police has successfully crippled a trans-boundary vehicle theft syndicate.

Banks Play Key Role In Development Of SMEs

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Izah Azahari) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:18:49 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Brunei has launched its strengthened SME offerings yesterday aimed at meeting the changing needs of the fast-growing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) segment in the country while reinforcing its brand promise of 'Here for good' at the Dermaga Diraja, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Vast French Halal Market Worth Exploring

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Azaraimy HH) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:18:05 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - Islam is the second-most widely practised religion in France, making up an estimated total of five to 10 per cent of the national population, and amounting to an estimated five to six million Muslims in metropolitan France.

Matrimonial Dispute Costs Local $4,432

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Fadley Faisal) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:17:06 +0000

The dispute began when his ex-wife refused to 'return' the children to the defendant as he went to pick them up from school

Bandar Seri Begawan - A local man, aged 44, received a probation order and was ordered to compensate his ex-wife S4,432 after being convicted of committing mischief.

Thief Lands In Court For Stealing Gearbox

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Fadley Faisal) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:16:39 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - A charge of theft was preferred against a local man before the Magistrate's Court yesterday and was fixed for further mention on May 25, 2013 whilst the defendant remained in custody at the Central Police Station to assist in further investigations.

'Naked Filipino Lady' Charged In Court For Causing Nuisance

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Fadley Faisal) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:16:05 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Filipino lady was charged in court for causing public nuisance yesterday whilst she was held at RIPAS Hospital over her seemingly unfit condition.

Malaysian Slapped With Hefty Fine For Smuggling Attempt

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Fadley Faisal) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:38 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Malaysian man, 58, was fined $10,000, in default 10 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to an attempt of evading rules governing the exportation of 15 bags of Beras Wangi 'Thai Hom Mali Rice'.

450kg Of Dubious Meat Confiscated, Driver Held

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (Fadley Faisal) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:08 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - Personnel from the Halal Food Control Division. Department of Syariah Affairs, in a joint effort (operation) with the Enforcement Division of the Royal Customs and Excise Department successfully apprehended a driver and his vehicle at the Rimba Housing Area.