| | PRESS RELEASE TADARUS AL-QURAN CEREMONY IN RAMADAN FOR THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE AND ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1446H / 2025M
TEMBURONG, Wednesday, 12 March 2025 – In an effort to enliven and glorify the blessed month of Ramadan, as well as to seek the rewards and blessings promised by Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and its departments, held their third Tadarus Al-Quran Ceremony for 1446H / 2025M this afternoon at Labu Estate Mosque, Temburong District. The ceremony was organized by the Attorney General's Chambers in collaboration with the Mosque Takmir Committee of Labu Estate Mosque. Present as the Head of the Delegation was the Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at PMO, Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohammed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Yunos. Also present at the ceremony were the Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary of PMO, Temburong Police District Acting Commanding Officer, along with officers and staff from PMO and its departments. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by Tadarus Al-Quran session, beginning with the recitation of Juz 21, led by the Head of the Delegation. Following this, the presentation of waqaf or endowment contributions consisting of mosque necessities, handed over by the Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at PMO to the Mosque Affairs Officer, Yang Mulia Khairunamirin Fitri bin Haji Samsudin, who also serves as the Imam of the mosque. The event concluded with Asar congregational prayer. The closing ceremony of the Tadarus and Khatam Al-Quran for the PMO and its department, insha Allah, will be held on Sunday, 14 Ramadhan 1446 corresponding to 15 March 2025, at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque, PMO Building Complex. Such religious gatherings during Ramadhan are among the annual activities of the PMO, aimed at strengthening ties among officers, staff, mosque congregants, and local villagers. -END-
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ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS & ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU JOINT PRESS RELEASE SATURDAY, 8 MARCH 2025 PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
V HJ MUHAMMAD SUFFIAN BIN HAJI BUNGSU [D1] JONATHAN KHO CHEW SEN [D2] Two government servants, Hj Muhammad Suffian bin Haji Bungsu and Jonathan Kho Chiew Sen, were found not guilty by the Magistrate's Court following a trial for offences under section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 131 and alternative charges under section 165 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22. Hj Muhammad Suffian was alleged to have corruptly accepted from Jonathan a Mercedes C200 CGI AMG Sports purchased at BND66,800 as an inducement or reward for securing the appointment of Jonathan as the Acting Head of News and Current Affairs at Radio Television Brunei (RTB). The incident occurred on or about 17th July 2014 when Hj Muhammad Suffian was the Director of RTB and Jonathan was his subordinate. In the alternative, it was alleged that Hj Muhammad Suffian obtained the car without consideration from his subordinate who he knew to have a connection with his offical functions. Jonathan was alleged to have abetted Hj Muhammad Suffian in doing so by giving the car. Jonathan was appointed as the Acting Head of News and Current Affairs between between 2013 and 2016. The position was renewed every 3 months and his letters of appointment were signed by Hj Muhammad Suffian. The Anti-Corruption Bureau began investigations into the matter in 2021 and the Defendants were then charged in the Magistrates Court on 11th April 2022. The Prosecution called 6 witnesses whereas the Defendants gave evidence and called 2 witnesses. The Court heard that on 17th July 2014, Jonathan fully paid for the Mercedes car in cash at the car dealer and registered it in Hj Muhammad Sufian's name. He personally presented the car as a surprise to Hj Muhammad Suffian at his home. The claim that the BND66,800 used to pay for the car is an interest-free loan only came into existence after this purchase and delivery. Both Defendants reiterated that their relationship were professional in nature only. The Honourable Court accepted that it was plausible for Jonathan to pay in advance for Hj Muhammad Suffian to avoid a substantial increase in the purchase price due to loan interest. This is given that Jonathan came from a wealthy family and have previously bought cars in cash. The Court also recognised his generosity towards his RTB colleagues as evidenced by his contributions to office events and using substantial personal funds to assist his colleagues and RTB for work-related purposes. Therefore, the Court found that his purchase of the Mercedes car for a colleague was not an isolated incident. Although no repayments have ever been made, the Court accepted that it was credible that Jonathan trusted Hj Muhammad Suffian's ability to repay the amount in lump sum once he had sufficient funds. Given his access to personal or family resources, Jonathan's testimony that he had no immediate need for repayment of the funds was found to be believable. The Court found that Jonathan's appointment as Acting Head of News was based on his merit and is consistent with his long-standing role in the position predating Hj Muhammad Suffian's tenure at RTB. The Court concluded that there was no suggestion for Jonathan to believe he was at risk of not being renewed in the appointment which could lead him to engage in corrupt activity with Hj Muhammad Suffian. Based on the overall conclusions made, the Court acquitted both Defendants of all the charges. The Defendants were represented by Yusof Halim & Partners, Advocates & Solicitors. The Prosecution has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittals. The Anti-Corruption Bureau will continue working to uphold public trust and accountability. The Anti-Corruption Bureau would like to remind the public including public servants serving under the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam that the corrupt giving or acceptance of any form of gifts including loans amounts to gratification and is an offence under section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act be liable to a fine of $30,000 and imprisonment for 7 years. It is also an offence under section 165 of the Penal Code for a public servant to accept or attempt to obtain any valuable thing without or with inadequate consideration from any person whom he knows to have any connection with his official functions, which is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years and fine. - END -
PEJABAT PEGUAM NEGARA & BIRO MENCEGAH RASUAH SIARAN MEDIA BERSAMA SABTU, 8 MAC 2025 PENDAKWA RAYA V HJ MUHAMMAD SUFFIAN BIN HAJI BUNGSU [D1] JONATHAN KHO CHEW SEN [D2] Dua kakitangan kerajaan, Hj Muhammad Suffian bin Haji Bungsu dan Jonathan Kho Chiew Sen, didapati tidak bersalah oleh Mahkamah Majistret selepas perbicaraan untuk suatu kesalahan di bawah bab 6 Akta Pencegahan Rasuah, Bab 131 dan pertuduhan alternatif di bawah bab 165 dari Akta Kanun Hukuman Jenayah, Penggal 22. Hj Muhammad Suffian didakwa menerima rasuah daripada Jonathan iaitu sebuah Mercedes C200 CGI AMG Sports yang dibeli pada harga BND66,800 sebagai dorongan atau ganjaran untuk memastikan lantikan Jonathan sebagai Pemangku Ketua Berita dan Hal Ehwal Semasa di Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB). Kejadian tersebut berlaku pada sekitar 17hb Julai 2014 ketika Hj Muhammad Suffian merupakan Pengarah RTB dan Jonathan adalah orang bawahannya. Dalam pertuduhan alternatif, didakwa bahawa Hj Muhammad Suffian memperoleh kereta tersebut tanpa pertimbangan daripada orang bawahannya yang diketahui mempunyai hubungan dengan tugas rasmi beliau. Jonathan didakwa telah membantu Hj Muhammad Suffian melakukan perbuatan itu dengan memberikan kereta tersebut. Jonathan dilantik sebagai Pemangku Ketua Berita dan Hal Ehwal Semasa antara tahun 2013 dan 2016. Jawatan tersebut diperbaharui setiap 3 bulan dan surat lantikan beliau telah ditandatangani oleh Hj Muhammad Suffian. Biro Mencegah Rasuah memulakan siasatan terhadap perkara ini pada tahun 2021 dan Defendan kemudiannya didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret pada 11hb April 2022. Pendakwaan memanggil 6 orang saksi manakala Defendan memberikan keterangan dan memanggil 2 orang saksi. Mahkamah mendengar bahawa pada 17hb Julai 2014, Jonathan membayar sepenuhnya kereta Mercedes tersebut secara tunai di pengedar kereta dan mendaftarkannya atas nama Haji Muhammad Suffian. Beliau secara peribadi menyerahkan kereta tersebut sebagai kejutan kepada Hj Muhammad Suffian di rumahnya. Dakwaan mengenai BND66,800 yang digunakan untuk membayar kereta tersebut adalah pinjaman tanpa faedah yang hanya wujud selepas pembelian dan penghantaran tersebut. Kedua-dua Defendan menegaskan bahawa hubungan mereka hanya bersifat professional. Mahkamah menerima bahawa adalah munasabah bagi Jonathan untuk membayar terlebih dahulu bagi pihak Hj Muhammad Suffian bagi mengelakkan kenaikan harga pembelian yang tinggi akibat faedah pinjaman. Ini memandangkan Jonathan berasal daripada keluarga mewah dan sebelum ini telah membeli kereta secara tunai. Mahkamah juga mengiktiraf sifat murah hati beliau terhadap rakan-rakan RTB seperti yang dibuktikan dengan sumbangan beliau kepada acara-acara pejabat dan menggunakan dana peribadi yang banyak untuk membantu rakan-rakannya dan RTB untuk tujuan yang berkaitan dengan kerja. Oleh itu, Mahkamah mendapati bahawa pembelian kereta Mercedes untuk rakan sekerja bukan satu perkara yang asing. Walaupun tiada bayaran balik pernah dibuat, Mahkamah menerima bahawa adalah wajar untuk Jonathan mempercayai keupayaan Hj Muhammad Suffian untuk membayar balik jumlah tersebut secara sekaligus apabila beliau memunyai dana yang mencukupi. Memandangkan akses beliau kepada sumber peribadi atau keluarga, keterangan Jonathan bahawa beliau tidak memerlukan pembayaran semula dana tersebut dalam masa terdekat didapati boleh dipercayai. Mahkamah mendapati pelantikan Jonathan sebagai Pemangku Ketua Berita adalah berdasarkan merit beliau dan selaras dengan peranan jangka panjang beliau dalam jawatan tersebut sebelum Hj Muhammad Suffian dilantik di RTB. Mahkamah membuat kesimpulan bahawa tidak ada cadangan untuk Jonathan mempercayai beliau berisiko untuk tidak disambung dalam pelantikan tersebut yang boleh menyebabkan beliau terlibat dalam aktiviti rasuah dengan Hj Muhammad Suffian. Berdasarkan kesimpulan keseluruhan yang dibuat, Mahkamah membebaskan kedua-dua Defendan daripada semua tuduhan tersebut. Defendan diwakili oleh Yusof Halim & Partners, Advocates & Solicitors. Pihak pendakwaan telah memfailkan notis rayuan terhadap pembebasan itu. Biro Mencegah Rasuah akan terus berusaha untuk mempertahankan kepercayaan orang ramai dan akauntabilitnya. Biro Mencegah Rasuah ingin mengingatkan orang ramai termasuk kakitangan Kerajaan yang berkhidmat di bawah Kerajaan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam bahawa pemberian atau penerimaan rasuah dalam apa-apa bentuk hadiah termasuk pinjaman yang berjumlah untuk memuaskan hati dan adalah satu kesalahan di bawah bab 6 Akta Pencegahan Rasuah boleh dikenakan denda sebanyak $30,000 dan penjara selama 7 tahun. Ia juga adalah satu kesalahan di bawah bab 165 dari Akta Kanun Hukuman Jenayah bagi seseorang kakitangan kerajaan untuk menerima atau cuba mendapatkan apa-apa benda yang berharga tanpa atau dengan pertimbangan yang tidak memadai daripada mana-mana orang yang diketahui mempunyai kaitan dengan tugas rasmi, yang boleh dihukum penjara tidak melebihi 7 tahun dan denda. -TAMAT-
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ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE THURSDAY, 6 MARCH 2025 PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S APPEAL AGAINST THE INADEQUACY OF SENTENCE IMPOSED IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT FOR OFFENCE OF OUTRAGING MODESTY ALLOWED IN THE HIGH COURT The Prosecution's successful appeal against sentence on a 62-year-old local citizen, Hapandi bin Tahir (“Respondent") for an offence of outraging the modesty of a 25-year-old woman under Section 354 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22 resulted in the quashing of a sentence of 8 months' imprisonment imposed in the Magistrate's Court. In allowing the appeal on 5th March 2025, the Honourable Judicial Commissioner Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli substituted the said sentence with a custodial sentence of 12 months' imprisonment. During the appeal, Deputy Public Prosecutor Hajah Siti Mu'izzah binti Haji Sabli, appearing for the Public Prosecutor, submitted that the Senior Magistrate had failed to place sufficient weight on the aggravating factors present, particularly the repeated touching of the victim's thigh and buttock. It was highlighted that the victim was alone and trapped in the Respondent's vehicle when the offence was committed. The Prosecution also highlighted to the Court the psychological harm done to the victim as a result of the incident. The Prosecution further submitted that the Senior Magistrate had wrongly applied the one-third reduction in sentence, which is typically given to defendants who plead guilty at the first instant. In delivering his judgment, the Honourable Judicial Commissioner was of the view that the sentence of 8 months' imprisonment was manifestly inadequate given the aggravating factors. Furthermore, the Honourable Judicial Commissioner agreed with the Prosecution that awarding one-third discount to the Respondent was wrongly applied by the Senior Magistrate. As such, the Respondent ought not to have been afforded any discounts following his conviction after trial.
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SIARAN AKHBAR KHAMIS, 6 MAC 2025
RAYUAN PENDAKWA RAYA TERHADAP HUKUMAN YANG TIDAK MEMADAI YANG TELAH DIJATUHKAN OLEH MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET BAGI KESALAHAN MENCABUL KEHORMATAN DIBENARKAN OLEH MAHKAMAH TINGGI Kejayaan Pendakwa Raya dalam rayuan terhadap hukuman keatas seorang warga tempatan yang berumur 62 tahun, Hapandi bin Tahir (“Responden") bagi kesalahan mencabul kehormatan seorang wanita berumur 25 tahun di bawah bab 354 Kanun Hukuman Jenayah, Penggal 22 telah menghasilkan keputusan pembatalan keatas hukuman 8 bulan penjara yang dijatuhkan oleh Mahkamah Majistret. Dalam membenarkan Rayuan Pendakwa Raya tersebut, pada 5 Mac 2025, Yang Arif, Pesuruhjaya Kehakiman Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli telah menggantikan hukuman tersebut menjadi hukuman pemenjaraan selama 12 bulan. Semasa Rayuan, Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Hajah Siti Mu'izzah binti Haji Sabli, yang hadir bagi pihak Pendakwa Raya, berhujah bahawa Majistret Kanan telah gagal untuk menimbangkan faktor-faktor yang memburukkan keadaan, terutama sekali sentuhan yang dibuat berulang kali pada paha dan punggung mangsa. Perkara mangsa yang bersendirian dan terperangkap di dalam kereta Responden semasa kejadian dilakukan adalah juga ditekankan. Pihak Pendakwaan juga menekankan kepada Mahkamah kemudaratan psikologi kepada mangsa yang telah diakibatkan oleh kejadian ini. Pihak Pendakwaan selanjutnya berhujah bahawa Majistret Kanan telah salah dalam menggunakan pengurangan satu per tiga hukuman, yang lazimnya hanya diberikan kepada defendan yang mengaku bersalah pada kesempatan awal. Semasa penyampaian penghakiman ini, Yang Arif Pesuruhjaya Kehakiman berpendapat bahawa hukuman penjara 8 bulan adalah jelas tidak memadai memandangkan adanya faktor-faktor yang memburukkan lagi keadaan dalam kes ini. Seterusnya, Yang Arif Pesuruhjaya Kehakiman bersetuju dengan pihak Pendakwaan bahawa pemberian satu per tiga pengurangan hukuman kepada Responden adalah salah sepertimana yang digunakan oleh Majistret Kanan tersebut. Oleh itu, Responden sepatutnya tidak layak untuk diberikan pengurangan hukuman berikutan pensabitannya selepas perbicaraan. --- TAMAT ---
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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE
27TH FEBRUARY 2025
“PUBLIC PROSECUTOR CHARGES BANGLADESHI NATIONAL FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING”
The Public Prosecutor today has brought charges against a 43-year-old Bangladeshi national for offences relating to human trafficking. The case was heard in the High Court before The Honourable Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli, with Deputy Public Prosecutor Hjh Siti Mu’izzah binti Haji Sabli representing the Public Prosecutor. Investigations by the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force revealed that the Defendant, Mahedi Hasan, allegedly trafficked three Bangladeshi victims into Brunei Darussalam between 2018 and 2019, through deception for the purposes of forced labour.
The Defendant was faced with two charges under Section 4 of the Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons Order, 2004, for offences occurring in 2018, before the enforcement of the current Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Chapter 230. The Prosecution also preferred one charge under Section 5(1) of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Chapter 230 for a similar offence committed in 2019.
All charges were read to the Defendant, who confirmed his understanding and pleaded not guilty. The court has adjourned the case to 24 March 2025 for trial dates to be set. If convicted, the Defendant faces a fine of up to BND$1,000,000, imprisonment for up to 30 years, and whipping under the Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons Order, 2004. Additionally, under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Chapter 230, he could face a minimum fine of BND$10,000 per trafficked victim. Authorities remain steadfast in their efforts to combat human trafficking, underscoring Brunei Darussalam's commitment to fighting exploitation and ensuring justice for victims.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE Regional Workshop on Criminal Justice Response to Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality in the Southeast Asia Region, Organized by United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) BANGKOK, THAILAND 18th February 2025 – 19th February 2025
On February 18th and 19th, 2025, two judicial officers from the State Judiciary Department and two legal counsels from the Attorney General's Chambers participated in a workshop on trafficking in persons in Bangkok, Thailand, titled "Regional Workshop on Criminal Justice Response to Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality in the Southeast Asia Region". The regional workshop, held by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and sponsored by the European Union, addresses the rising cases of human trafficking linked to forced criminal activities, particularly online scams, which have sharply increased in Southeast Asia since 2020. This specialized workshop was designed to enhance the capacity of legal practitioners in conducting comprehensive legal analysis and forming recommendations to improve the effectiveness of criminal justice systems in addressing the global issue of trafficking in persons. The focus includes tackling the unprecedented challenges posed by transnational organized crime groups that traffic people for sexual exploitation, forced labor, and, increasingly, forced criminality. The course provided participants with up-to-date information on best practices from various Southeast Asian countries, as well as the challenges faced during prosecution. Participants were also trained on how to use evidence obtained through investigations effectively to secure convictions for trafficking in persons offenses and ensure justice for victims. Approximately, forty legal practitioners from nine countries participated in the two-day course. The program also aimed to promote international cooperation to address the increasing crime of trafficking in persons and ensure a stronger response to all forms of exploitation.
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17th February 2025 - Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, the Attorney General of Brunei Darussalam, received a courtesy visit from the Honourable M. Kula Segaran, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) of Malaysia, at The Law Building. This visit is part of the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) ASEAN tour in light of Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship. During the courtesy call, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib and the Honourable M. Kula Segaran discussed opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia in legal and institutional matters. A key focus of their discussions was to enhance collaboration in legal areas such as in Commercial Arbitration and International Mediation. Both parties also explored ways to enhance cooperation, foster knowledge sharing, and support capacity building efforts, with the ultimate goal of establishing a framework that would mutually benefit both countries. Also present during the courtesy call were Yang Mulia Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi (Solicitor General) and senior officers from the Attorney General's Chambers.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE Saturday, 1st February 2025 Public Prosecutor v. F Bin D (HCCT/3/2023) On 30th January 2025, a 51-year-old local man was sentenced to 25 years and 6 months' imprisonment by the High Court of Brunei Darussalam for having committed the offence of rape against his own granddaughter, aged 6 years old[HRbHAR1] .
The Defendant, married with 10 children, is the head of family and also the maternal grandfather of the Victim, Miss X. At the time of the commission of the offence, the Defendant and Miss X were living together, with other members of the family. The Defendant had committed the heinous act on Miss X in one of the bedrooms of the said house. The sexual abuse came to light sometime in January 2023, when Miss X's mother noticed that Miss X was acting strangely. Upon asked by her mother about her change in behaviour, Miss X then confided in her mother and revealed the Defendant's atrocious sexual act on her. Acting swiftly, Miss X's mother lodged a police report, leading to a thorough investigation by the Women and Children Abuse Investigations Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department, Royal Brunei Police Force. Investigations uncovered incriminating evidence from Miss X and other witnesses, as well as a gynaecological report of Miss X. The Defendant was charged in the High Court and had pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape under Section 376(3)( c) of the Penal Code, Chapter 22 and went for trial. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Ádliatul Hidayah binti Hj Mohd Zaidi called 8 witnesses, including Miss X. Given Miss X's very young age and limitations, her evidence at trial was elicited through her oral evidence and a video recording of her interview taken during police investigations. The Defendant was duly convicted upon completion of the trial by the Honourable Judicial Commissioner Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli. In its submissions, the Prosecution emphasised the overwhelming aggravating factors in the case. The Prosecution emphasised the Defendant's gross breach of trust as a grandfather to Miss X, highlighting how he exploited her vulnerability due to her tender age. Moreover, the incident occurred in their family home, a place where Miss X should have been protected and felt safe. As the Defendant is above 50 years old, under section 258 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter 7, he is exempted from whipping. As such, the High Court imposed 6 months' imprisonment in lieu of whipping. In delivering the sentence of 25 years 6 months' imprisonment, the Honourable Judicial Commissioner Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli remarked that the severe punishment is to serve as deterrence to the Defendant and others on the seriousness of incestuous rape.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sabtu, 1 Feb 2025 – Pejabat Peguam Negara mengadakan majlis sambutan Isra' Mi'raj bagi tahun 1446 Hijrah di Bangunan Undang-Undang dan Mahkamah-Mahkamah, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha petang ini. 
Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat pada majlis tersebut ialah Peguam Negara, Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Muhammed Taib. Turut sama hadir, Peguamcara Negara, Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi dan pegawai serta kakitangan Pejabat Peguam Negara. 
Majlis dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dan bacaan ayat-ayat Suci Al-Quran yang disampaikan oleh Yang Mulia Pengiran Muhd Amirul Aiman bin Pengiran Haji Marjuki. Majlis diserikan dengan Ceramah Khas bertajuk “Sembahyang Mencerdaskan Minda" disampaikan oleh Yang Mulia Ustazah Siti Juhaidah binti Haji Bujang. 
Majlis merupakan salah satu aktiviti tahunan Pejabat ini dalam sama-sama menyemarakkan sambutan hari Kebesaran Islam, iaitu peristiwa bersejarah Isra' dan Mi'raj Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam di samping mengeratkan hubungan silaturahim sesama pegawai dan kakitangan Pejabat Peguam Negara.
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The 4th Law Seminar was held at the Theatre of the Prime Ministers Office in Bandar Seri Begawan. The event was officiated by the Acting Permanent Secretary (Security and Law) at the Prime Minister's Office, Tuan Zulhusam bin Haji Abdul Samad. The Seminar was organized by the Prime Minister's Office and the Attorney General's Chambers and was attended by about 160 participants from Ministries and Government Department. Invited Speakers were officers from the Attorney General's Chambers, Syariah Court, the Judiciary, the Anti Corruption Bureau and the Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Center. The seminar was concluded by a closing ceremony, attended by Puan Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, the Solicitor General.
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The Opening of the Legal Year 2025 took place at the Supreme Court, Bandar Seri Begawan on Thursday 23 January 2025. The annual event brings together the Judiciary, the Attorney General's Chambers and the Legal Professions to mark the start of the Court's Legal Year.
 
YB Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Norhashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, Attorney General attended the event by firstly receiving a salutation from the Royal Brunei Police Force Guard of Honour. YB Datin Attorney General also delivered her speech. The event was also attended by Puan Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Solicitor General and officers of the Attorney General's Chambers.
| Latest News | | | PEJABAT PEGUAM NEGARA SIARAN AKHBAR 8hb Januari 2025 PENDAKWA RAYA V MUHAMMAD ALI ISKANDAR BIN MUSTAPHA Bekas Penolong Pegawai Narkotik II Muhammad Ali Iskandar bin Mustapha didakwa di hadapan Yang Arif Majistret Kanan Hajah Azrimah binti Abdul Rahman pada 26 Disember 2024, atas lima pertuduhan di bawah bab 12B Akta Pencegahan Rasuah, Penggal 131, dan dua pertuduhan diambil kira. Bab ini membawa hukuman denda sebanyak $30,000 dan penjara selama 7 tahun. Kes itu terbongkar apabila Biro Kawalan Narkotik (BKN) menangkap seorang individu (orang kena tangkap “OKT") yang disyaki terlibat dalam penyalahgunaan dan penjualan dadah terlarang di Negara Brunei Darussalam. Semasa siasatan dijalankan, Muhammad Ali Iskandar didapati sentiasa berhubung dengan OKT tersebut di mana Muhammad Ali Iskandar secara sukarela memberikan maklumat berkaitan operasi dalaman BKN sebanyak 7 kali dalam tempoh yang singkat sebulan. Tujuan beliau menawarkan maklumat tersebut kepada OKT adalah untuk memanfaatkan hubungan OKT tersebut dengan tempat kejadian dadah terlarang - sama ada untuk mendapatkan maklumat yang boleh melindungi dirinya daripada dikesan oleh BKN sebagai penyalah guna dadah, untuk memaklumkan OKT mana- mana tangkapan yang boleh mengakibatkan implikasi kepada mereka berdua, atau semata- mata untuk mendapatkan bekalan dadah terlarang untuk dirinya sendiri.
Pihak Pendakwaan menekankan di hadapan Yang Arif Majistret Kanan Hajah Azrimah binti Abdul Rahman yang mana ini adalah kes pertama salah laku dalam perkhidmatan awam oleh penjawat awam yang dijatuhkan hukuman di mahkamah Negara Brunei Darussalam. Pihak Pendakwaan mengemukakan bahawa kepentingan awam menuntut pengenaan hukuman penjara yang cukup panjang untuk jenis salah laku seperti ini di dalam perkhidmatan awam, yang sangat mengerikan dan telah menyebabkan kemudaratan awam yang ketara, khususnya, keyakinan orang ramai terhadap keupayaan Biro Kawalan Narkotik. untuk membanteras pengedaran dadah dan penyalahgunaan dadah terlarang. Pihak Pendakwaan memohon kepada Mahkamah untuk menjatuhkan hukuman penjara yang panjang dan berat, untuk mencapai pencegahan dan untuk menghantar mesej yang jelas bahawa anggota agensi penguatkuasaan undang-undang dipegang pada standard yang lebih tinggi daripada orang awam lain kerana mereka diamanahkan oleh orang ramai tanggungjawab untuk menghapuskan jenayah dalam bidang masing-masing, dan pengabaian tanggungjawab tersebut akan membawa akibat yang teruk. Muhammad Ali Iskandar mengaku bersalah kepada semua pertuduhan yang dikenakan ke atasnya. Majistret Kanan kemudiannya menjatuhkan hukuman keseluruhan penjara 2 tahun 8 bulan. Pendakwaan dikendalikan oleh Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Siti Khalillah binti Haji Hussin. - TAMAT -
| Latest News | | | ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE 8th January 2025 PUBLIC PROSECUTOR V WARDER 724 MOHAMMAD AZIZAN BIN LIUSIN Senior Magistrate Dewi Norlelawati binti Haji Abdul Hamid sentenced Warder 724 Mohammad Azizan bin Liusin to 24 months in prison on 7th January 2025, after his guilty pleas to two charges under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 131. The defendant, aged 33, was convicted of the two charges for accepting payments to facilitate unauthorised communication between a prisoner in Maraburong Prison and individuals outside the said prison. Investigations by the Anti-Corruption Bureau revealed that, in November and December 2020, the defendant had accepted payments of BND $600 and BND $50, respectively, in exchange for conveying letters between an inmate in Maraburong Prison and the inmate's family members and business associate. In her sentencing remarks, the Senior Magistrate highlighted the integral role of prison in maintaining order and security. She further underscored the serious nature of the offence committed by the defendant stating that if corruption is practiced by those responsible in prison rehabilitation, it would undoubtedly cause the loss of public confidence and trust of the prison institution, as well as eroding the morale of honest prison officers. In deciding her sentence, the Senior Magistrate noted that deterrent sentences were necessary to convey the court's zero-tolerance stance on corruption so as to ensure the integrity of the prison institution.
The court, having considered the aggravating and mitigating factors of the case, guided by the precedents set in previous similar cases, sentenced the defendant to a starting point of 18-months' imprisonment for each of the charges. Consequently, the court reduced the sentences of 18 months to 12 months on each charge and, given the separate occasions on which the offences were committed, ordered for the sentences to run consecutively; amounting to 24 months in total. The sentence was subsequently ordered to take effect from the 31st of December 2024, the date of the defendant's guilty plea. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Firdaus bin Mohammad. Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act penalizes individuals who accept gratification in connection with their principal's affairs or business, with punishments including fines and imprisonment of up to seven years. - END -
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 3rd November 2024 – The Honourable Attorney General, Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib, received a Farewell call from His Excellency Mr. Luke Arnold Australia High Commissioner in Brunei Darussalam, at the Law Building.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 2nd November 2024 – The Honourable Attorney General, Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib, received a courtesy call from Tuan Reeda Malik, General Manager Print Plus Sdn Bhd, at the Law Building.
 
| Latest News | | | PRESS RELEASE World Intellectual Property Day Celebration with the theme: “IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with Innovation and Creativity"
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam celebrated World Intellectual Property Day 2024 on 28 November with an event jointly organised by the Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) and Datastream Digital Sendirian Berhad (DST). Held at the Songket Ballroom, Rizqun International Hotel, the event focused on the theme “IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity."  
The Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, the Honorable Attorney General and Registrar of Trade Marks, Patents, and Industrial Designs, delivered the keynote address. She emphasised intellectual property as a key driver of sustainable development, noting its critical role in fostering innovation and addressing global challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Highlights included IP's contributions to agriculture (SDG 2 and SDG 12), education (SDG 4), clean energy (SDG 7), and climate action (SDG 13).
In his welcoming remarks, Radin Sufri Radin Basiuni, CEO of DST, highlighted the importance of digital innovation, stating, “By embracing the principles of the Global Innovation Index and the SDGs, we can position ourselves to become catalysts for our Digital Economy by investing in innovation digital infrastructure and human capital, together we can create a vibrant and sustainable digital future". 
The event featured prize presentations for BruIPO's National Poster Making and DST Innovation Awards. It also included a keynote presentation by an independent economic consultant on “IP and Development: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity" and a forum on “Innovating for a Sustainable Future: How IP Drives Progress Across the SDGs". Panelists included experts from BruIPO, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, the Ministry of Education, and Brunei Innovation Lab. Guest speakers from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivered insightful presentations on “Understanding the Link Between IP and SDGs" and “Innovation with Amazon's Working Backwards Process."
The event brought together approximately 200 participants from government, academia, businesses, and the legal sector, reinforcing BruIPO and DST's shared commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth for Brunei Darussalam and beyond.
| Latest News | | |  PRESS RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 18TH NOVEMBER 2024 Public Prosecutor v. M Bin T
A 43-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years and 6 months' imprisonment and 17 strokes of whipping by the High Court of Brunei Darussalam for sexually abusing his two nieces, marking it the highest sentence ever imposed for sexual offences in this country. The offences, which included rape, outraging modesty, and unauthorized recording of abusive acts including that of a child, were committed over more than a decade. The Honourable Justice Muhammad Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli described the crimes as “heinous and audacious," highlighting the defendant's exploitation of his familial role and condemning his actions as a profound betrayal of trust. The abuse began in 2011 when the elder niece, referred to as Miss A, was just seven years old. Her younger sister, Miss B, was similarly victimized starting at the same age. The defendant, a widower with two sons, had been entrusted with the care of his nieces, who frequently stayed at his home. In one incident in early 2022, while his bedridden wife was in the living room, the defendant sexually abused Miss A and recorded the act. In another instance, shortly after his wife's death, the defendant raped Miss A while his two young sons were in the same room. The abuse came to light in July 2022, when the victims confided in their mother who promptly lodged a police report, leading to a thorough investigation by the Women and Children Investigations Unit, Criminal Investigations Department, Royal Brunei Police Force. Investigations uncovered incriminating evidence on the defendant's mobile phone, including recordings of the abusive acts. In mitigation, the defendant sought for leniency, admitting full responsibility of his actions and citing that he is now a single father with two young sons who depend on him. Deputy Public Prosecutors Nurul Fitri Kiprawi and Abdul Hanan Haji Erwan, in their submissions, highlighted the overwhelming aggravating factors present in the case including the calculated and predatory nature of the offences, the repetitive abuse and the psychological impact on the victims. Reports submitted to the Court detailed the severe emotional distress endured by both victims. Miss A, now 20, was found to suffer from anxiety, depression, and emotional conflict. Miss B, now 17, exhibited signs of low self-esteem and heightened anxiety, with clinical assessments indicating that both victims would benefit from ongoing psychological support. The defendant's late plea of guilty to the 15 charges, entered midway through trial after six prosecution witnesses—including both victims—had testified, was noted by the Court as coming too late to spare the victims from the emotional burden of testifying, and afforded him only a minimal sentencing discount. In imposing the sentence of 40 years 6 months imprisonment and 17 strokes of whipping, the Court acknowledged the profound psychological harm inflicted on the victims, who continue to struggle with the trauma of the abuse. Delivering the sentence, the Honourable Justice Faisal remarked on the victims' mixed feelings of sadness, regret, and fear, as revealed in court. He noted that their sadness stemmed from their continued closeness to the defendant's sons, their regret arose from being betrayed by someone they regarded as a father figure, and their fear was tied to the day the defendant would be released from prison. The Honourable Justice Faisal stated that the sentence imposed must serve not only to punish and deter the defendant, but to also ensure that Miss A and Miss B can live long, peaceful lives, knowing they are safe from further harm. This sentence should grant them the opportunity to reclaim their future – to live fully, to grow old in peace, and to find solace for the loss of their childhood and youth". All parties in the case cannot be named due to a gag order imposed by the Court. In a statement released by the Attorney General's Chambers, the public is reminded that sexual offences, particularly those involving abuse of trust, carries severe penalties, including up to 30 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for a single offence of rape under section 376 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22. -END-
| Latest News | | |  BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 13th November 2024 – The Honourable Attorney General, Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib, received a courtesy call by His Excellency Mohammed Taghi Rajabi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Brunei Darussalam, at the Law Building.
 
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The Attorney General's Chambers in collaboration with the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law (Foundation) conducted a one-day workshop on the “Implementation of UNCLOS in Brunei – Maritime Zones & Environmental Protection" on 2nd November 2024 at the Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan. The workshop commenced with opening remarks from Her Excellency Gerda Winkler, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brunei, Yang Mulia Pengiran Hajah Siti Rahmah binti Pengiran Haji Mohammad, Assistant Solicitor General of the Attorney General's Chambers, and Miss Trang Pham Ngoc Minh, research fellow from the Foundation. The objective of the workshop was to provide a platform for discussion of the main findings of the Study on the Implementation of United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) in Brunei Darussalam, with a particular focus on maritime zones and marine environmental protection. The Study is part of an ASEAN-Max Planck Foundation Cooperation Project 2022-2025 and was undertaken by the Foundation with a view to assess the implementation of UNCLOS in the internal legislation of ASEAN Member States, including Brunei Darussalam. 29 participants comprising officials from the relevant agencies in Brunei Darussalam attended the workshop. The workshop was funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Federal Republic of Germany. The Foundation is an independent and non-profit organisation, founded in 2013 and based in Heidelberg, Germany. They offer technical assistance to developing countries in the form of consultation and training in various areas of law including the law of the sea, legislative drafting and public international law.
| Latest News | | | 14th China ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference Singapore 
The Honourable Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Taib led a delegation of prosecutors from the Criminal Justice Division at the 14th China ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference on 29th October 2024 held in Singapore. The ASEAN-China Prosecutors-General Conference aims to strengthen cooperation among the Prosecution authorities of ASEAN Member States and People's Republic of China to promptly and effectively combat transnational crimes to ensure the peace, stability, security and sustainable development of ASEAN Member States and People's Republic of China. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Conference and focused on the theme “Fostering Cooperation on Combating Financial Crimes". The Brunei Darussalam delegation attended a biennial Attorney-General's Lecture held in conjunction with the Conference on 28th October 2024. His Excellency Ying Yong, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China, delivered a lecture in which he shared People's Republic of China's initiatives in ensuring the upholding of the rule of law demonstrated through successful cases. Additionally, His Excellency shared on the roles and functions of The Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China.
His Excellency Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law of Singapore delivered a keynote address at the opening session where he called for urgent need for international collaboration to combat the rising threat of financial crimes across borders. His Excellency shared Singapore's recent legal and regulatory amendments aimed at strengthening asset recovery, prosecuting money laundering and fostering cross-border cooperation. His Excellency Lucien Wong, the Attorney-General of Singapore chaired the Conference in which each head of delegation emphasised the need for sharing strategies, strengthening legal frameworks, and fostering collaboration to address the complexities of cross-border financial crime effectively. His Excellency Ying Yong reiterated China's commitment in strengthening judicial collaboration to combat financial crimes within the ASEAN region in an effort to uphold the rule of law and foster a more secure region. The Honourable Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Taib, Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, delivered a statement echoing the critical need to work closely together in combating financial crimes which have become increasingly complex in an interconnected world. Strengthening engagement with international bodies and networks is vital in overcoming challenges of investigations and prosecution of financial crimes as such, this Conference provides a useful opportunity for prosecutors to pool knowledge and sharing successful strategies. At the end of the Conference, a Joint Declaration was signed by the heads of delegations from the People's Republic of China and ASEAN Member States to reaffirm their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance collaboration between China and ASEAN prosecution services in combating financial crimes. The declaration outlines commitments to information sharing, adoption of best practices, continuous professional development, public awareness campaigns, and fostering collaboration with law enforcement, businesses, and civil society. - END -
| Latest News | | | ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2024 The Honourable Senior Magistrate Hajah Azrimah binti Haji Abd Rahman handed down her sentence today, 28 October 2024, following the Defendant, Seruji bin Haji Setia's conviction on 12 October 2024 after trial on five (5) counts of Section 165 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22. Evidence obtained in the course of investigations conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau have revealed that the Defendant had obtained for himself valuable items, namely carpets, sofa cushion covers, car seat cushion covers from the Managing Director of Daiecharm Deco Sdn Bhd and BND$100.00 cash from the Manager of B.T. Employment Agency on five (5) different occasions. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutors Hajah Rozaimah binti Haji Abd Rahman, Ahmad Firdaus bin Mohammad and Radin Abdul Malik Wafri bin Radin Mas Mohamad Sufri. The Defendant was represented by Counsel Ahmad Basuni bin Haji Abas of Abraham, Davidson & Co. In her sentencing, the Honourable Senior Magistrate Hajah Azrimah binti Haji Abdul Rahman remarked that public servants are the bedrock of strong governance, however corruption erodes this foundation, undermining the integrity of government institutions in Brunei Darussalam. The Defendant's role as a Senior Chief Immigration Officer at the relevant time was considered by the Court as a significant aggravating factor, as individuals in such positions are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and serve as role models. The Court noted that his misuse of authority as the Head of the Work Pass Section by granting preferential treatment to certain business owners and employment agencies undermines public confidence and sets a concerning precedent for subordinates. The Defendant was imposed with a sentence of 18 months' imprisonment for 1st – 5th charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22. The Court ordered for the sentences for 1st – 4th charges to run concurrently, and to be consecutive to the sentence for the 5th charge, thereby resulting in a cumulative total sentence of 3 years' imprisonment. The sentence was ordered to commence with the day he was remanded following his conviction on 12th October 2024. Section 165 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22 makes it an offence for a public servant to obtain or receive any gifts without any or inadequate consideration from anyone who he has any dealings connected to his official functions. This offence carries a fine and imprisonment up to 7 years. --- END ---
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On 29 September 2024, the 29th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) was hosted by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This prominent event brought together approximately 470 prosecutors and legal experts from 95 countries, where discussions centred on the multifaceted role of the prosecutor in upholding the Rule of Law and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
This four-day conference was attended by a delegation of prosecutors from the Criminal Justice Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers from Brunei Darussalam, led by The Honourable Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib. The conference theme, “The Role of the Prosecutor in Upholding the Rule of Law”, facilitated discussions on key issues such as transparency, accountability, and data protection in the context of digital evidence and the use of artificial intelligence. The conference also featured other topics on prosecuting domestic and gender-based violence, economic crime, and asset recovery. During the event, the Honourable Attorney General and Public Prosecutor also met with Dr Kamran Aliyev, the Prosecutor General of The Republic of Azerbaijan, and discussed various legal issues of common concern, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in strengthening the rule of law.
The IAP was established in June 1995 at the United Nations Office in Vienna, it remains a pivotal global organization of prosecutors with over 183 organisational members from more than 177 different countries. At its forefront, the IAP serves as a key platform for prosecutors worldwide in promoting the rule of law and enhancing the standards of professional conduct and ethics for prosecutors worldwide, as well as improving international cooperation in the fight against crime.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS PRESS RELEASE THURSDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2024 On 11 September 2024, the Honourable Judicial Commissioner Haji Abdullah Soefri bin POKSM DSP Haji Abidin allowed the appeal of the Public Prosecutor against an acquittal and handed down a judgment reversing the acquittal of one Chin Chee Vun, a Bruneian Permanent Resident aged 55 years old. The said Chin Chee Vun was found guilty and was duly convicted for an offence under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 131 read with Section 13 of the same. The High Court held that the findings of the Honourable Senior Magistrate was plainly against the weight of the evidence. The High Court held that based on the evidence adduced by the Prosecution at trial, Chin Chee Vun had instigated his subordinate to corruptly give monies to an agent, a female Customs Inspection Officer with the Royal Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Finance and Economy, as an inducement or reward for not to take any action against the said subordinate for any violations pertaining to customs declaration. At the time of the commission of the offence in October 2021, Chin Chee Vun was the General Manager of the Sivli Logistics Sdn Bhd, a freight forwarding company. Deputy Public Prosecutor Hajah Rozaimah binti Haji Abd Rahman submitted that the Honourable Senior Magistrate had erred in law and/or fact by misdirecting herself on the ingredients of the charge, that the findings of the Honourable Senior Magistrate were plainly against the weight of the evidence adduced during the trial and that the Honourable Senior Magistrate had failed to consider that the Respondent's defence of bare denial was incredible given the weight of the evidence. Amongst others, the Prosecution highlighted the evidence given by the said subordinate who was called to testify as a Prosecution witness against Chin Chee Vun. The said subordinate had earlier pleaded guilty to a count under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act on 13 July 2022, to which he was sentenced to 8 months' imprisonment, from a starting point of 12 months. He was convicted for having corruptly given gratification of BND$20.00 to an agent, a female Customs Inspection Officer with the Royal Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Finance and Economy at the Payment Counter of the Customs Guardhouse and Muara Port Post Office, in Muara, Brunei Darussalam. Sentencing has been reserved to a later date. If found guilty, the said Chin Chee Vun will be liable to a fine of $30,000 and to imprisonment for a term of 7 years. --- END ---
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 18 Julai 2024 – Pejabat Peguam Negara mengadakan Majlis Sambutan Ilal Hijrah 1446 di Bangunan Undang-Undang dan Mahkamah-Mahkamah, pagi tadi. Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat padaMajlis tersebut ialah Peguam Negara, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib. 
Majlis tersebut mendengar bacaan ayat suci Al-Quran, iaitu Ayat 214 – 216, Surah Al Baqarah oleh Yang Mulia Dayang Najla' Sabreena binti Haji Abd Rajid, Qariah jemputan dan johan musabaqah tilawatil quran peringkat belia kebangsaan 2024. Majlis diteruskan dengan ceramah yang bertajuk “Hijrah: Ibrah Sepanjang Zaman" yang disampaikan oleh Yang Mulia Pengiran Ahmad Faris Ramadhani bin Pg Haji Sellahuddin, Pegawai Hal Ehwal Masjid Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. 
Majlis Sambutan Ilal Hijrah 1446 tersebut merupakan salah satu aktiviti keagamaan tahunan Pejabat Peguam Negara bertujuan bagi imeraikan awal tahun Hijrah dan disamping itu juga bagi mengeratkan lagi hubungan silaturahim sesama pegawai dan kakitangan Pejabat Peguam Negara.
| Latest News | | | LOCAL HEIs AND IP LAW PRACTITIONERS PARTICIPATE IN PATENT EXAMINATION WORKSHOP AT UBD BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 24 June 2024 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam's Tech Transfer Office and the Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property Office, in collaboration with the China National Intellectual Property Administration, hosted a two-day patent examination workshop on June 24-25, 2024, at UBD Startup Centre. The workshop gathered officials from BruIPO, academics and graduate students from UBD, UTB, Politeknik Brunei, and legal practitioners from both BruIPO and private law firms to enhance innovation support through in-depth training.
At the opening ceremony, Professor Dr Mohammed Ayub Sadiq, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Innovation & Enterprise at UBD, expressed gratitude to CNIPA for their technical support and expertise. He highlighted the training's dual benefits: enhancing Brunei Darussalam's innovation ecosystem and raising awareness of patent opportunities in China. Professor Sadiq emphasized the importance of developing skills for high-quality patent documents and improving overall innovation support. He anticipated these efforts would positively impact Brunei's ranking in the Global Innovation Index published by WIPO. Also present were Ms. Norazizah binti Haji Mohd Ja'afar, Head of BruIPO at the Attorney General's Chamber and Ms. Meng Liyan, Director of Examination Plan Management Division, Patent Examination Administration Department, CNIPA. Ms. Norazizah binti Haji Mohd Ja'afar, Head of BruIPO, highlighted the importance of supporting and protecting intellectual property in Brunei. She pointed to recent successes like the UTB Project Showcase at the Mid-Year Conference Exhibition 2024 and Teachmeguru's achievements in events as evidence of Brunei Darussalam's growing innovation culture. These examples showcase the immense potential and creativity within the nation. The workshop led by CNIPA experts primarily focuses on capacity building in patent examination training participants to produce high-quality patent documents, a crucial activity for technology development and commercialization within any innovation and enterprise ecosystem. In addition to patent examination techniques, the workshop highlights the significance of conducting effective prior art searches, a critical step in ensuring the originality and viability of a patent application. This involves thoroughly searching existing patents and publications to determine whether an invention is novel and non-obvious, which are key requirements for obtaining a patent. At the end of the two-day session, participants are expected to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will significantly contribute to the development of their respective organisations and ultimately foster a robust ecosystem for technological advancement and intellectual property management, for the greater good of Brunei Darussalam's national innovation landscape. -END-
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3 July 2024 - The Attorney General, Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, this morning received a courtesy call from Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of Singapore and delegation held at the Laila Kanun Room, 3rd Floor, The Law Building, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
During this courtesy call, the Honourable Attorney General and the Honourable Chief Justice of Singapore shared perspectives on several legal issues of mutual interest, including recent legal developments in their respective countries and they also explored opportunities for cooperation and capacity-building initiatives between both institutions.
The delegation included His Excellency Mr Laurence Bay, Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Justice Kannan Ramesh, Justice Andre Maniam and other senior officials.
Also present during the courtesy call was Solicitor General, Yang Mulia Hjh Zuraini binti Hj Sharbawi and Senior officers of the Attorney General's Chambers. 
In the afternoon, the Honourable Attorney General, the Solicitor General and officers of the Attorney Generals' Chambers attended a Talk by the Honourable Chief Justice of Singapore entitled: “The role of an effective and efficient judiciary in promoting economic development: the Singapore perspective". This was held at the Supreme Court, in the capital.
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Seated Left to Right: Honourable Mr. Lucien Wong, SC, Attorney General of Singapore, Honourable Datin Paduka Hjh Nor Hashimah binti Hj Mohammed Taib, Attorney General of Brunei Darussalam, Honourable Edwin Tong, SC, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law and Honourable Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin bin Mohd Salleh, Attorney General of Malaysia.
SINGAPORE, 24 May 2024 — The 10th Event of the Attorney General’s Chambers of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, and Singapore (Tri-AGC), which was hosted by the Attorney General’s Chambers of Singapore, was held from 23rd to 25th May 2024 at Conrad Orchard Hotel, Singapore, with its theme “A Common Heritage: Building Tomorrow Today Together.”
The 10th Tri-AGC Event was officiated by The Honourable Edwin Tong, SC, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law. In attendance at the Opening Ceremony were Honourable Mr. Lucien Wong, SC, Attorney General of Singapore, The Honourable Datin Paduka Hjh Nor Hashimah binti Hj Mohammed Taib, Attorney General of Brunei Darussalam, The Honourable Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin bin Mohd Salleh, Attorney General of Malaysia, Senior Officers from the three Attorney General’s Chambers and delegates.
In the Keynote Speech, The Honourable Minister stated that the three countries shared a common legal heritage. Over time, the respective countries have developed their legal systems to suit domestic needs. Nonetheless, a fundamental value that continues to underpin the three jurisdictions is the adherence to the rule of law. The Honourable Minister further highlighted that the rule of law ensures access to justice for all parties and improves the quality of life in a society.
More than 119 officers from the three Chambers participated in the event. Each Chambers presented on the topics of ‘Sharing of work, organisational structure and significant recent development(s)’, ‘Tackling Online Falsehoods’, and ‘Combating Internet Scams’. In addition, the delegates took part in team-building activities, with the aim of strengthening the close relationships between officers of the three Chambers. The Tri-AGC Event, which first began in 2006, serves as a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in areas of law of mutual concern among the Attorney General’s Chambers of the three countries. The Event is held every 2 years and provides opportunities and platforms which builds on existing partnerships links as well as foster friendship and closer rapport among the officers of the three Chambers, such as through attachment programmes, workshops and in-house training.
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The Attorney General, Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Caryn R. McClelland, the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, at the Law Building on Thursday, 18 April 2024. During their courtesy call, the Honourable Attorney General and Her Excellency shared perspectives on several legal issues of mutual interest, including recent legal developments in their respective countries and they also explored opportunities for cooperation and capacity-building initiatives between both countries. Also present during the courtesy call was Solicitor General, Yang Mulia Dyg Hjh Zuraini binti Hj Sharbawi and Senior officers of the Attorney General's Chambers.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sabtu, 30 Mac 2024 – Sempena sambutan bulan Ramadhan Al-Mubarak 1445 Hijrah / 2024 Masehi, Pejabat Peguam Negara telah mengadakan Majlis Sambutan Nuzul Al-Quran dan Khatam Al-Quran yang berlangsung di Dewan Jubli Emas, Bangunan Undang-Undang dan Mahkamah-Mahkamah, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha hari ini.
Tetamu kehormat pada majlis tersebut ialah Yang Berhormat Peguam Negara, Datin Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Binti Haji Mohammed Taib. Turut hadir ialah Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Peguamcara Negara serta pegawai dan kakitangan Pejabat Peguam Negara.
Majlis dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah di pimpin oleh Awang Muhd Adi Faisal Bin Haji Omar, Penasihat Undang-Undang, Pejabat Peguam Negara dan diikuti dengan bacaan Takhtim, Doa Khatam, dikir dan Doa Selamat.
Aktiviti keagamaan ini dijalankan setiap tahun bagi memuliakan bulan Ramadhan yang bermula dari awal Ramadhan oleh pegawai dan kakitangan Pejabat Peguam Negara. Antara objektif majlis seumpama ini diadakan adalah untuk mengeratkan hubungan silaturrahim di kalangan pegawai dan kakitangan Pejabat ini.
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| Latest News | | | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 28th February 2024 – The Honourable Attorney General, Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, received a courtesy call from the President and the office bearers of the Law Society of Brunei Darussalam, at the Law Building.
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