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The Star
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Brunei temporarily closes embassy in Teheran
Photo of the Brunei Embassy in Tehran, Iran. - MFA Website BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Brunei Darussalam has announced the temporary closure of its Embassy in TehEran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, citing the current situation in the country. According to a statement released by the MFA, the Embassy has ceased operations on the ground and will continue to function remotely from Brunei Darussalam until further notice. 'There are currently no registered Bruneian nationals in the Islamic Republic of Iran,' the statement noted. It also confirmed that all Embassy personnel have been safely evacuated from Teheran. In the interim, any matters related to the Embassy can be directed to phone numbers +673 2381130 or +673 8722712, or via email at for further information or assistance. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Malaysia Sun
15 hours ago
- Malaysia Sun
Brunei cracks down on int'l drug cartel
Xinhua 20 Jun 2025, 07:45 GMT+10 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has thwarted an international drug syndicate which recruited five Bruneian men, local media reported on Thursday. The local men were recruited as drug couriers smuggling drugs into Europe via Brunei's neighboring country, NCB said in a press release on Thursday. According to local daily Borneo Bulletin, those local men earned a total of 21,000 Brunei dollars (16,354 U.S. dollars) from smuggling Cannabis weighing 68 kg worth over a million Euros. The NCB expressed concern over the troubling trend of Bruneians being recruited for drug smuggling activities and urged them to resist being swayed by the enticing offers from the syndicate.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Five Bruneians arrested for role in international drug syndicate
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Five Bruneian men aged between 22 and 38 have been arrested for their involvement in a cross-border drug smuggling operation orchestrated by an international drug syndicate, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) revealed in a statement on Thursday (June 19). The suspects were apprehended at various locations across the country during the final week of May 2025 as part of Operasi POTTER, a targeted enforcement effort led by the bureau. Investigations found that the individuals had been recruited by a foreign-based syndicate to act as couriers for delivering cannabis to destinations in Europe through third countries. Four of the suspects had reportedly completed multiple successful smuggling trips, handing over the drugs to syndicate members at pre-arranged locations abroad. One suspect, meanwhile, served as a recruiter, enlisting locals into the syndicate's operations in exchange for commissions for each successful delivery. NCB estimates that the total financial gain from their smuggling activities amounted to approximately BND21,000, while the total volume of cannabis trafficked reached 68 kilogrammes, with a street value exceeding BND1 million at the destination countries. The syndicate's modus operandi involved concealing drugs in specially modified luggage and fully covering all travel costs — including accommodation, airfare, and ground transport — as an incentive for locals to participate. Recruits were also encouraged to bring in new members to ensure the continuity of the trafficking operation. NCB expressed deep concern over the involvement of Bruneians in serious criminal activities abroad and reminded the public to remain vigilant against offers of quick financial gain, which could ultimately lead to severe legal consequences, imprisonment, or personal harm overseas. 'Participation in criminal activity, whether knowingly or unknowingly, is not a defensible excuse under foreign laws,' the bureau warned. The NCB also extended its appreciation to both local and international intelligence and enforcement agencies for their collaboration in ensuring the success of this operation. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Report: S'wakian duo slain in Cheras had triad ties, one allegedly involved in fatal Nov 7 shooting at Bintulu hotel
Screengrabs of a video show two men shot dead by unknown assailants outside a shopping mall in Cheras just after midnight on June 17, 2025. — Photo via Facebook/Mohd Hafiz KUCHING (June 28): The two Sarawakian men gunned down by unknown assailants outside a Cheras shopping mall early Tuesday are said to have links to the underworld, with one of the dead allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of a man at a Bintulu hotel on Nov 7 last year. See Hua Daily News , citing multiple sources, said the duo, aged 44 and 42, were allegedly key figures in triads operating in Bintulu and Sibu. Both had prior criminal records, with one of them having at least four including for murder, rioting, and possessing weapons during a riot. The report stated that following the Bintulu shooting, the pair went into hiding in Kuala Lumpur. The authorities, however, have yet to confirm these details, it added. According to earlier news reports, the two men were shot multiple times on their bodies and heads by a group of unidentified individuals, who rushed at the pair as they and other individuals were about to enter a vehicle to leave the shopping mall at Jalan Loke Yew. Security camera footage at the mall showed the shooting was perpetrated by five persons, with the incident lasting about 30 seconds. The Nov 7 Bintulu hotel incident claimed the life of a 36-year-old man, identified by police as Peter Ling Deng Sing from Sibu, who was shot and slashed to death at the fourth floor car park. Two men – Malaysian Eric Tiong Huong Yew, 36, and Bruneian Alvin Chong Han Khiong, 43 – were arrested by police in Miri a few hours after the shooting and charged in the Bintulu Magistrates' Court on Nov 21. At the time, police said they were hunting for two more suspects involved in the incident. Cheras shooting gangsters lead Sibu triad
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Brunei strengthens broadcast, content industry
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Bruneian talents get a boost through a joint production project with Indonesian digital media, Brunei's Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) said on Monday (June 16). Such a significant achievement was made possible through the signing of an international memorandum of understanding (MoU) between AITI and one of Indonesia's mainstream digital media outlets in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday. The MoU serves as a strategic framework to explore cooperation in the broadcasting and digital content ecosystem, AITI said in a press release. This project aims to enhance the technical expertise and creative skills of Bruneian talents through knowledge exchange, mentorship and practical experience, while promoting meaningful cultural ties between the two countries. It is hoped that the projects implemented under this MoU will serve as a strategic springboard for Brunei's content sector to gain international exposure, attract future co-productions and show a stronger presence in the regional creative economy. - Xinhua
