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Brunei's Public Works Department has begun emergency valve replacement on the Bukit Barun transmission pipeline, triggering water disruptions across multiple districts in Brunei-Muara. Authorities have established emergency water collection points and a hotline for affected residents.
Brunei's Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong has reaffirmed his nation's dedication to reinforcing the rule of law and expanding judicial partnerships throughout Asean at the 13th Council of Asean Chief Justices meeting.
Brunei's police have detained three foreign nationals aged 37 to 49 following a raid on a residential property in Jerudong. The operation targets suspected prostitution activities under Section 294A of the Penal Code.
Brunei-Muara District Office has fined a Malaysian citizen BN$300 for illegally disposing of food waste in a public area after a viral social media incident prompted public reports to authorities.
Brunei authorities have arrested two foreign nationals for trespassing and stealing agarwood from a Tutong District forest. The alleged theft underscores the region's ongoing battle against illegal extraction of valuable forest resources.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on reaching his 80th birthday, expressing hopes that bilateral relations between the two neighbours will strengthen further.
A Malaysian man has been convicted and sentenced to six years and eight months in Brunei for his involvement in a cross-border scheme targeting ATM systems. He collected debit cards that were then used for unauthorised withdrawals.
Brunei authorities continued searching for a missing man on the third day of operations after he was believed attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Sungai Bera. Multiple agencies deployed boats, drones, and personnel.