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Brunei-Muara areas suffer blackout during downpour

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 05:22 PM PST

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Several areas in the Brunei-Muara District were affected by a blackout yesterday as the Department of Electrical Services worked to normalise the power supply to as many affected areas as possible, Borneo Bulletin reported.

The first report was received around 6.15pm, after a 11-kilovolt line was struck by lightning during yesterday's downpour, affecting the Pasar Gadong, Kiarong and Beribi areas. The technical details of the power disruption are yet to be known.

Later, the Kg Sg Akar area suffered a blackout after a tree struck by lightning fell on an 11-kilovolt power line at Simpang 378-7 at 8.35pm.

The Department of Electrical Services urged members of the public not to plant trees, especially fruit trees, as strong winds alone are enough to cause disruption to the power supply.

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His majesty arrives in Japan

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 03:59 PM PST

To attend two-day Asean-Japan commemorative summit

Tokyo, Japan: His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam safely arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to attend the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit on December 13 and 14, 2013, Borneo Bulletin reported.

His Majesty is accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Waked l and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.

Upon arrival at the Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), His Majesty was greeted by Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Sala Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II; Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office; Awang Haji Mahamud bin Haji Ahmad, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Japan; and Kenichi Suganuma, Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty was also greeted by a representative from the Tokyo International Airport as well as .security and liaison officers from the Government of Japan.

His Majesty then boarded a motorcade towards the Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo, where His Majesty will reside throughout the summit. Upon arrival at the hotel, His Majesty was greeted by Jens Moesker, the General Manager of the hotel.

Asean and Japan mark the 40th anniversary of dialogue relations in 2013. Asean and Japan's cooperative partnership began in 1973. Through the years, Asean and Japan have forged close cooperation towards peace, stability, development and prosperity in Asia. They have established close business partnership with total bilateral trade amounting to US$248 billion in 2011. Asean member states are major foreign direct investment destinations for Japanese enterprises.

For 2013, Japan and Asean member states have carried out exchange projects in a wide range of fields, including political dialogue, economy, culture, youth, and tourism. Exchange programmes of concerned organisations and private sectors are encouraged, as are collaborative activities by government and private sectors.

Also accompanying His Majesty was Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim, Minister of Finance II at the Prime Minister's Office.

Earlier in the day, before His Majesty left the Istana Nurul Iman, a Doa Selamat was read by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.

Present at His Majesty the Sultan's Flight Hangar to bid farewell to His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik, as well as other members of the royal family.

Also present at the hangar were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Cheterias; the Speaker of the Legislative Council; Cabinet Ministers; members of the Privy Council; deputy ministers; the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; and the Commissioner of Police; as well as a representative from the Japanese Embassy in Brunei Darussalam.

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5 Malaysians caught with 3.9kg of Syabu

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 03:56 PM PST

by Siti Hajar. Posted on December 13, 2013, Friday

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Five Malaysian nationals could potentially face the death penalty as they were arrested by Brunei's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for their involvement in alleged drug distribution, Borneo Bulletin reported.

In a press release issued 1-47 the NCB yesterday, it was stated the four men and one woman are currently in custody for further investigations following their arrest after prolonged surveillance conducted by enforcement officers.

The officers seized a package (photo left) reportedly containing 3.9kg of methamphetamine, or syabu, along with RM7,000 in cash.

Investigated under Section 3(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, Paragraph 27, those found guilty of distributing over 50 grammes of controlled drug will face the mandatory death penalty. The group, meanwhile, has also been charged under Section 6(b) for the consumption of a controlled drug.

The NCB has extended its appreciation to members of the public for providing information and encouraged further cooperation related to drug abuse. Those who wish to reach out to the NCB can contact 2448877 during office hours or through their hotline after office hours at 8777444.

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