National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council Over 650 Syariah offences prosecuted since 2013 Religious affairs ministry gets 2% budget boost, plans to offer online zakat payment services March 23, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has prosecuted 652 general Syariah offences since it started the phased enforcement of the Islamic criminal law in…
News National News National Sultan aims to quell critics by defending Brunei’s human rights record Brunei committed to welfare of citizens despite naysayers, says HM July 15, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said the Brunei government is committed to ensuring the welfare and high quality…
News National News National HM: Stand united, show the world we are peaceful The sultan reminds Bruneians to remain patient amid global outcry over Syariah law June 6, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As the country welcomes Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Thursday, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah called on Bruneians to…
News National News National Brunei’s de facto moratorium on death penalty will continue under Syariah: HM The monarch says the law will "respect the privacy of individuals" May 5, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah gave a televised address on Radio Televisyen Brunei Sunday night to clarify Brunei’s…
News National News National Full implementation of Syariah Penal Code to begin April 3 Prime Minister's Office issues statement defending move, amid growing international scrutiny March 30, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The full implementation of the Syariah Penal Code — including hudud punishments — will come into effect on Wednesday,…