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Over 650 Syariah offences prosecuted since 2013 Religious affairs ministry gets 2% budget boost, plans to offer online zakat payment services

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has prosecuted 652 general Syariah offences since it started the phased enforcement of the Islamic criminal law in…

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…

HM: Stand united, show the world we are peaceful The sultan reminds Bruneians to remain patient amid global outcry over Syariah law

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As the country welcomes Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Thursday, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah called on Bruneians to…