News National News National Court will take action against disreputable lawyers, says chief justice At the opening of the Legal Year, the chief justice addresses disbarment of former Law Society president February 9, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court issued a stern warning to the legal fraternity on Thursday, saying “errant…
News National News National Former director of state broadcaster RTB hit with corruption charge The assistant head of the news division allegedly bribed the ex-director with a Mercedes AMG sports car in order to secure a promotion April 12, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The former director of Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) has been charged with corruption, after an investigation revealed that he…
News National News National Three women detained for drug-related activity at quarantine centre The trio are suspected of abusing Syabu and selling it to other COVID-19 patients September 22, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Three women were brought to court on Tuesday for suspected drug activity at the government isolation facility at the…
News National News National Court of Appeal lengthens jail time for disgraced ex-judges Ramzidah and Nabil have their prison terms increased to 15 years and 7.5 years respectively July 7, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – It was the end of the road for two former judges after the Court of Appeal dismissed their attempt…
News National News National Public prosecutor appeals for heavier sentence for Ramzidah and Nabil Brunei's most notorious defendants will appear before the Court of Appeal on June 14, asking judges to quash conviction June 3, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Two former judges will stand before the Court of Appeal on June 14, appealing against their conviction for 30…
News National News National Brunei sees appointment of new Attorney General Hj Ahmad Pehin Dato Hj Isa comes from private practice to take over the country's top legal job October 6, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Hj Ahmad Pehin Dato Hj Isa, managing partner of Ahmad Isa & Partners, has been appointed Brunei’s new attorney…
News National News National Aman Hills partygoers jailed for flouting COVID-19 restrictions Seventeen youths hauled to prison for drug and alcohol-fueled party at gov't isolation centre June 14, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Seventeen locals were jailed on Saturday after they were caught having a drug and alcohol-fueled party amid government-imposed restrictions…
News National News National Man accused of assaulting, threatening MoH staff The defendant is also accused of committing an act "likely to spread an infection of disease dangerous to life" June 7, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A 44-year-old man was hauled to court on Saturday and charged with assault, criminal intimidation and committing an act…
News Community News Community Elderly man charged with bludgeoning puppies to death Animal welfare groups call for 'strong message' from courts April 7, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – An 80-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty on Tuesday after videos of him allegedly bludgeoning seven puppies to…
News National News National Time’s up: 10 years for Ramzidah, 5 years for Hj Nabil Prosecution says $6 million in stolen funds still untraced January 18, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A year and a half after their arrest, the High Court jailed two long-serving members of the judiciary on…