'syariah' Stories - The Scoop

Sultan aims to quell critics by defending Brunei’s human rights record Brunei committed to welfare of citizens despite naysayers, says HM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said the Brunei government is committed to ensuring the welfare and high quality…

Misconceptions of Islam: Closing the gap one iftar at a time Amid global outcry over Brunei's Syariah law, a group of young Muslim converts wants to foster better understanding with the outside world

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As the call for Maghrib prayers reverberated from the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque on the second day of…

Brunei’s de facto moratorium on death penalty will continue under Syariah: HM The monarch says the law will "respect the privacy of individuals"

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah gave a televised address on Radio Televisyen Brunei Sunday night to clarify Brunei’s…

Full implementation of Syariah Penal Code to begin April 3 Prime Minister's Office issues statement defending move, amid growing international scrutiny

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The full implementation of the Syariah Penal Code — including hudud punishments — will come into effect on Wednesday,…