MICROSOFT RESELLERS ATTEND BRIEFING ON WINDOWS 7 By Lyna Mohammad. Taken by Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Representatives of Microsoft products resellers yesterday attended a briefing on the latest Microsoft product, the Windows 7, to gain knowledge on its functions.
Facilitating the briefing was Training Solutions Manager of Tech One Global, Akfash Latibu, who provided the representatives with information on Windows 7, which was officially launched worldwide yesterday.
Tech One Global General Manager Arjuna Ranasinghe in a brief interview said that being the only authorised/licensed distributor in the Brunei market, the company usually conducts briefing or presentations such as this to their resellers to enable them to know more about the product, particularly on updates of new development in Microsoft technology, software and so forth.
Besides such briefing as the one carried out yesterday at the Orchid Garden Hotel in Berakas, the company also provides certification training open to the general public such as the Microsoft Certified System Engineering and Microsoft Certified Professionals where participants are trained and will have to undergo online exams to receive the certification that is recognised worldwide.
The new Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks as it introduces improved taskbar previews, bigger icons, pinning and creative ways to personalise, so that it is easier to share files and printers, speedy access to pictures, songs, websites and documents and a quick and fun new way to resize and compare windows on desktop.
It is also designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry and spot USB devices faster and the Windows 7 makes the most powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard and new power-saving features designed to help laptops run longer.

'WORLD'S FIRST SENSING SATELLITE LAUNCHED INTO NEAR EQUATORIAL ORBIT ' PUBLIC LECTURE By Farah Ahmad Nawi. Taken From Borneo Bulletion In Oct 22,2009

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will be holding a public lecture entitled "World's First Sensing Satellite Launched Into Near Equatorial Orbit" at its Chancellor Hall's Senate Room today commencing 2.30pm.
The lecture will be delivered by Tn Hj Norhizam Hamzah, the Chief Technical Officer for Space System Division of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd, and Muhd Firdaus Othman, the Principal Engineer for Space System Division of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd.
Tn Hj Norhizam Hamzah was involved in various national satellite system development projects and Muhd Firdaus Othman was involved as a Hardware Certification and Safety Coordinator for the Malaysian Astronaut Programme.
The presentation will provide audience members with an overview of the Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSV) - a pioneer in Malaysia's satellite business. ATSB is forging its way ahead to realise its vision of being a global player in space and space-related technologies.
Thus, the lecture will include ATSB's area of businesses, capabilities and the technologies it can offer in creating knowledge generation, wealth and societal well-being developments.
In preparation for the 21st Convocation to be held on Oct 31 this year. UBD will also hold a briefing by the Information Department today at the Chancellor Hall's VVIP Lounge starting from 3.30pm.

'TOL LAND SIZE INCREASE DID NOT FOLLOW PROCEDURE' By Ilham Rizal .Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

The High Court yesterday saw the prosecution bringing in the 13th and 14th witnesses - land officers of the Brunei-Muara District Land Office at the time of the alleged corruption between former development minister Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pg Dato Dr Ismail and Wong Tim Kai, the managing director of TED Sdn Bhd.
The witnesses testified that the TOL (Temporary Occupation Licence) land application by Pehin Kapitan China Dato Lim Teck Hoo on behalf of TED Sdn Bhd was approved for 1.3 acres and that an appeal was later made for an increase in size.
TED Sdn Bhd eventually asked for five acres of TOL land.
According to the testimonies, the earlier application for TOL land had been approved and the process came through the TOL land committee. But the five-acre TOL land was later granted by the then Minister of Development himself without going through the normal screening procedure with the TOL Land Committee for an industrial TOL land site.
The 13th witness - a land officer at the Brunei-Muara District Land Office from Sept 1991 to Sept 1993, only witnessed the application of TOL land in Kg Mulaut halfway, and the duties of processing the application was taken over by the 14th witness, Awg Hj Mohd Gazalin bin Pengarah Hj Mokti, a land officer at the same office, in September 1993.
In his statement, the 14th witness recalled being requested by the Confidential Clerk of the Commisioner of Land on June 27, 1994 to attend a meeting the following morning at the minister's office to discuss TED Sdn Bhd's appeal for TOL land at the Mulaut Industrial Site to have the total land size increased from 1.3 acres to five acres.
The witness also confirmed that a meeting was held at the time and date informed at the minister's office, and that it was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Development, Land Office and the Department of Town and Country Planning.
He added that he also took down notes on points of the meeting.
"According to the notes and my memory, the Minister of Development during the meeting instructed the Land Office to allocate TED Sdn Bhd with the original size of five acres on the grounds that the company was capable of developing the five-acre area and of constructing a road to the new site, and that the other approved developers nearby to TED Sdn Bhd's site could use the road," the 14th witness said in his sworn statement to the High Court.
"The Minister of Development also instructed the Land Office to discuss with the Department of Town and Country Planning the allocation of a suitable site to be given to TED Sdn Bhd."
Memorandums on the minister's instructions for the five-acre TOL land to be granted to TED Sdn Bhd were circulated to the Commissioner of Land and the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning.
Awg Hj Gazalin also recalled seeing in November 1994 the application for five acres of TOL land in Mulaut attached with a plan signed by Wong Tim Kai on behalf of TED Sdn Bhd. He said he thought the proposed land was outside the original scheme for industrial TOL land at Mulaut.
Following the minister's instructions to approve TED Sdn Bhd's appeal for five acres of TOL land for the storage of the company's heavy equipment and machinery and other industrial machinery, the declaration/agreement was signed by Wong Tim Kai and witnessed by a Senior Land Officer in December 1994, the witness said.
Awg Hj Mohd Gazalin also told the court that the earlier approval of 1.3 acres given to TED Sdn Bhd by the TOL Committee was chaired by the then Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Development, while the five-acre TOL site was not submitted to the TOL Committee for consideration.
The High Court trial will be hearing further testimony from the 14th witness on Saturday, October 24.

LORRY DRIVER SUFFERS SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES IN MORNIONG COLLISION By Zaabah HAR. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A lorry driver suffered serious head and facial injuries in a late morning collision with a van near the Kiulap roundabout yesterday.
The front of the lorry sustained heavy damages, trapping the driver and subsequently requiring Fire and Rescue personnel to make use of a cutter to free him. The injured man was immediately rushed to RIPAS Hospital.
Eyewitnesses said the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid before eventually colliding with the other vehicle.
The accident resulted in heavy traffic congestion and the police are still investing the cause of the accident.

POLICEWOMAN CHARGED WITH TAMPERING REPORT By Amie PDH Ishak. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A corporal with the Royal Brunei Police Force was yesterday brought to the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court for allegedly tampering with a Police Record Book.
The charges were read to the defendant but no plea was taken.
Corporal 2969 Jariah Amat was charged with framing a Police Record Book, which she knew to be incorrect, by writing down the name of a different person instead of the name of the real driver who was involved in a road traffic accident on May 30, 2007, an offence under Section 218 of the Penal Code, Chapter 7.
This incident happened at the vicinity of the Tutong Police Station.
The defendant allegedly made the report with an intent to save the said driver from legal punishment.
The defendant was released on bail of $1,500 or one local surety pending the next mention on November 4 at 10am. If found guilty, the defendant will be imprisoned for a term which may extend up to three years, or could be fined, or both.

FORMER WELFARE OFFIER PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST By Sahrol Daud .Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A former welfare officer at Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Alam Secondary School pleaded not guilty yesterday to committing criminal breach of trust involving B$2,898 in monthly students allowance that was to be paid to eligible students of the school.
Hj Kamis bin Hj Gadong, 62, appeared before the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday, unrepresented.
The defendant denied committing the offence at the school sometime between September 2001 and June 2002, an offence that is punishable under Section 406 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22.
If found guilty, the defendant faces imprisonment for a term that may extend to five years with a fine.
The defendant who is also preferred with an alternative charge that carries a lesser sentence, also pleaded not guilty to that charge.
He was alternatively charged with dishonestly misappropriating a total sum of $2,898, being the monthly Students' Living Support Allowance (Elaun Tunjangan Hidup Penuntut) that was due to eligible students of the school, sometime between September 2001 and June 2002, an offence under Section 403 of the Penal Code, Cap 22.
The offence carries an imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or a fine, or both.
The trial will commence in April next year.
DPP Hjh Anifa Rafiza binti Hj Abd Ghani will be producing 40 to 45 witnesses during the trial, while two witnesses will appear for the defendant.
Pending trial, the defendant is released on court bail of $5,000 or two local sureties.

FILIPINA FINED FOR ALCOHOL POSSESSION By Amie PDH. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Filipina fined for alcohol possession
By Amie PDH IshakA Filipino woman was yesterday fined B$750, or to serve a month in prison in default, in the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court after being charged with possession of uncustomed goods.
Macapil Huqueriza Lina, 40, who resides in Kg Katok, Jln Muara and works as a tailor, was found with 24 cans of Tiger beer and one bottle of Premium XXX Tequila Gold when Customs preventive personnel raided her rented room after receiving a call from Immigration Enforcement officers on July 29.
After further investigations, the defendant admitted that all the alcohol belonged to her friend.
The defendant was, however, unable to locate the purported owner of the alcohol and failed to produce valid Customs clearance forms for the drinks.
The estimated total value of the alcohol is $58, and all the goods were to be forfeited to the state.

LIFE MADE EASY WITH DST COUNTER AT POST OFFICE by Amin Hosni. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Convenience and customer-friendly service are the ultimate goals that service-providing organisations strive to achieve, be it the private or public sector.
With this in mind, the Department of Postal Services and DST Communications Sdn Bhd (DST) signed a contract that, as of yesterday, allows DST Prima registered customers to pay their monthly bills at post offices located in all four districts.
The availability of DST bill payment counters at post offices adds to the numerous payment counters of other agencies that include electrical, water, land transport (renewal of driving licence) and TelBru, making life easier for members of the public.
The signing ceremony was held at the Bunut Post Office and saw Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications Hj Mahmud bin Hj Daud as the guest of honour.
Signing the contract on behalf of the government was Postmaster General Hj Abdul Kadir bin Tengah, while Corporate Development Officer Hj Marsad bin Hj Ismail represented DST.
In his speech, Hj Abdul Kadir said the launch signifies a joint commitment between the management of the Postal Services Department and DST for continued cooperation at every service level with the main purpose of providing convenience to the public and stakeholders.
Hj Abd Kadir noted that as a government agency with goals of providing the best services to the public, the Department of Postal Services is very committed and will continue to provide a more efficient and systematic marketable service for the convenience of the public and stakeholders.
"The Ministry of Communications' vision of 'excellence in communication' is a challenge in terms of becoming a highly efficient business centre, thus, a public-private partnership is essential," said Hj Abdul Kadir, adding that competition no longer tops the agenda, but more importantly, it is the cooperation between two institutions that will be more beneficiary for both parties.
The Postal Department said the move is part of its objectives in creating postal counters (post offices) as the centre, where numerous bill payments can be made for public convenience, especially for those living in rural areas such as Labi, Telisai and Lumut.
With the availability of the service, the public is able to make DST bill payments while at the same time make water or electricity payments at post office counters.

DISTRIBUTION OF ZAKAT FUNDS FOR POOR AND DEBT-RIDDEN By Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 6, 2009

The Islamic Religious Council of Brunei Darussalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs, in a press release issued yesterday evening, has informed the public that an official 'ceremony to distribute documents of Zakat funds to the poor community (asnaf Fakir Miskin) and those who suffer from debt (al-Gharimin)' will be held Wednesday at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
According to the press release, a total of 4,084 heads of poor and debt-ridden families nationwide will receive the Zakat funds distribution documents. The figure comprises those that have qualified and are listed as Zakat recipients until July 31, this year.

The press release also stated that the Coordination Committee for the Distribution Ceremony is requesting that all the respective recipients to attend the function at the venue before 7am on Wednesday with their invitation cards and their individual passes that have already been distributed to them.

The attendance of every respective recipient is required at the distribution ceremony, the press release emphasised.

The event signals the tangible response to the numerous queries posed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam about the distribution of funds from the Zakat collections to those in need.

Distribution of Zakat funds for poor and debt-ridden

By Waleed PD Mahdini


According to previous figures cited, the total collection of Zakat as of 2004 stood at $239,631,073. But five years on, figure must have increased.

The distribution of the Zakat funds comes under the responsibility of the Islamic Religious Council, which directly assesses, manages and distributes the funds. As such, with the staggering amount that was cited way back in 2004, the Islamic Relgious Council has a huge role and responsibility to ensure that the Zakat funds are completely, fairly and systematically distributed to every single member who falls within the six categories of the poor, as prescribed by Islam.

Islam advocates that there are six categories that are entitled to receive the Zakat funds, which include the poor community (Fakir Miskin), tithe collectors, Muslim converts (Muallaf), the redemption of slavery, Fisabilillah, Ibnus Sabil and debt-ridden families (al-Gharimin).

CUSTOMS FOILS BID TO SMUGGLE ALCOHOL by James kon. Taken from borneo bulletion in October 5, 2009

More than 560 bottles of alcohol, with an estimated value of $4,824, were seized by Enforcement officers of the Royal Customs and Excise Department Saturday night when they foiled an attempt by a foreign national to smuggle in the contraband from a neighbouring country.
Sixteen enforcement officers stopped a saloon vehicle in the vicinity of Kuala Lurah and searched it. Officers found inside the vehicle 204 bottles of wine and 360 bottles of alcohol hidden in boxes and wrapped in newspaper.

The foreign man, aged 28, behind the wheels of the car was detained and will be charged under Chapter 146 of the Excise Order 2006.

The bid to smuggle the contraband into the country was successfully foiled following many hours of surveillance by the Royal Customs and Excise Department.

The department urged the public to report any smuggling activities through the Customs hotline 8714422 or 2382422.

'TSUNAMI ' SHAKES UPBRUNEI LITERARY SCENE by Rosli ABidin Yahya.Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 5, 2009 t

The first female recipient of Southeast Asia (SEA) Write Award for Brunei Darussalam in 23 years, Hjh Norsiah Hj Abd Ghafar or Norsiah, left for Bangkok, Thailand yesterday evening to receive the award with recipients from other countries in the region.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports cum Chairman of Judging Committee for SEA Write Award 2008-2010 Dato Paduka Awang Hj Jemat bin Hj Ampal; Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) cum Deputy Chairman Judging Committee for SEA Write Award 2008-2010 Hajah Aminah Hj Momin; past recipients of SEA Write Award; and staff of DBP were present at the airport to bid farewell to Norsiah.
She is receiving the award based on her collection of short stories "Tsunami Di Hatinya" published by DBP this year.
The DBP director in an interview said she was happy to see Norsiah as the first female recipient of SEA Write Award, which had been dominated by male recipients since Brunei sent its first writer - Dato Paduka Hj Muslim - to accept the award in 1986.
"I am very happy because female writers in Brunei can now share the stage with the best writers of the country.
"I hope it will inspire other female writers to do the same in future," she said.
She said writers are important to a society as they usually incorporate the local culture and lifestyle in their writings, so foreign readers may find this interesting.
She added writers advertise their country, its philosophy and vision through their writings.
"The young generation of this country will not know about the culture and lifestyle of their ancestors decades ago without writers describing them in their books.
"I hope from now on reasons associated with (lack of) female writers such as child-bearing and looking after their families could be erased as they should try to find free time to write and be on par with male writers here," she said.
While in Bangkok, Hjh Norsiah will be busy attending various events and activities related with SEA Write Award - entitled SEA Write Week - culminating in a Gala Night where she and recipients from other countries in the Asean region will accept their awards from a member of Thailand royalty at the Royal Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel.
Born on April 24, 1952 in Seria, Hjh Norsiah holds BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from University of Surrey in 1978 and MSc in Clinical Chemistry, University of London in 1997.
She has written various books including "Pengabdian", which is being used as literature textbook in secondary schools in Brunei. The novel also won her first prize in the Novel Writing Competition to commemorate Brunei's Independence.
She said she was happy to break into the male bastion and hoped her effort would inspire other budding female writers in the country.

ZAKAT FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO 4,084 HEADS OF FAMILIES By Lyna Mohammad & Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 8, 2009

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to award the documents of zakat funds distribution to 4,084 heads of families under the poor community (Asnaf Fakir Miskin) of which 190 were recipients under the debt-ridden (Asnaf Al-Gharimin) category.
It was held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. Accompanying His Majesty at the momentous event were HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, HRH Prince 'Abdul 'Azim, HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik and HRH Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival, His Majesty and the royal entourage were greeted by the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman, as well as other members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council.
Shortly after the arrival of the royalty, the ceremony began with a recital of surah al-fatihah and a doa was read by the State Mufti, Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Hj Awg Abd Aziz bin Juned.
His Majesty then delivered a titah in which the monarch expressed his pleasure for the historic golden day for the country's first concerted step towards making poverty eradication a reality. The monarch then consented to personally hand over the zakat documents to each of the 4,084 recipients.
Also present at the event were members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council and officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and other government departments.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF BAHASA MELAYU By Farah Ahmadnawi. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

The Brunei Language and Literature Bureau yesterday organised a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary since 'Bahasa Melayu' was declared as the official language in the Brunei Darussalam 1959 Constitution.
Held at the Brunei Language and Literature Bureau in Berakas, the lecture was attended by the bureau's former directors and personnel.
The talk was delivered by Dato' Haji A Aziz Deraman, the former head director of Brunei Language and Literature Bureau, who presented on the topic 'Language policy and strengthening attitude of the language: Malaysia Experience'.

FIGHTING 'ROJAK'MALAY SPELLINGS By Azaraimy HH .Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

Correct Malay spelling competition in Short Messaging Services (SMS) is one of the unique competitions that is being organised to encourage Bruneians to make greater use of the language with 'technical' accuracy.
For instance, 'mother' should be spelled in SMS as "mama" and not "ma2", or the word 'you' should be spelled in SMS as "Kau" and not "Ko", or the word 'if' should be spelled as "Kalau" and not "Lau", or the word 'close' should be typed as "Tutup" and not "2tup" or the word for 'door' should be typed as "Pintu" and not "Pin2", or the word 'maybe' should be spelled as "kali" and not "X".
Acting Director of the Language the Literature Bureau, Hajah Aminah bte Haji Momin said there are instances where children and young adults who have adapted to the habit of spelling words that way have come to a point where they have become unaware or forgotten or unable to tell the differences on the correct way of spelling when composing letters or answering exam questions.
"Such is the danger if this problem is not addressed now," she said during a press conference yesterday to announce the number of activities that are being organised in conjunction with the Golden Jubilee - 50th anniversary - of the Malay Language as the official language instituted by the Brunei Constitution 1959.
Another related and significant development is the upcoming launch of Microsoft Office Vista and Office in 'Bahasa Melayu'.
This project, instead of eliminating the 'annoying' red lines while using MS words or other MS productivity tools, will compliment the effort of promoting as well as safeguarding the language, it was understood.
The activities that are being organised by the Language and Literature Bureau to empower the language include Letter Writing Competition in cooperation with the Postal Service Department, Radio Quiz in cooperation with RTB, speech making (pidato) competition in cooperation with the Department of Information, correct Malay words spelling competition in SMS in cooperation with DST Com, International Congress on the Malay Culture, mini exhibition at the LLB and special lecture.
All the activities that are being organised, said Hajah Aminah bte Haji Momin, are important to recognise that the nation's independence was partly achieved with the idealism of the country's written constitution 1959, either as an ideology or as a philosophy of the Malay Islamic Monarchy or even on the nationalism perspective.
Hajah Aminah said some of the current challenges faced by the Malay and Literature Bureau, in its effort to safeguard the language from being distorted, is the emergence of technology.
"... And with the current issue of the 'rojak' (cross breed or coded) Malay language, how can we claim the Malay language as a national language if our own generation is not adapted to use the language 100 per cent correctly," she asked.
"That is why the media (TV, radio, newspaper, text books etc) play a pivotal role in generating Bruneians who are heedful or cognizant with their language. If we continue to 'rojak' our Malay language in our media, the new budding generation will wrongfully believe that the language is acceptable," she said.
"If that happens, then where will the official language stands?" she asked.
The Language and Literature Bureau is one of the government departments under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
It was first established in September 16, 1961 when the State Legislative Council approved the setting up of a Language Board in order to inspect matters related to the development of the Malay language as a state's official language.
The Language Board was set up to implement the Chapter 82(1) of the 1959 constitution.
The department is responsible for language and literary development and propagation, cultural research and documentation and book publication besides providing library services all over the country.
As the name Language Board was thought to be inappropriate, it was later changed to Language and Literary Section under the jurisdiction of the Education Department.
On January 1, 1965, the Language and Literary Section was separated from the Education Department. It became a new department known as Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Language and Literature Bureau).

LIMBANG WAITER FINED OVER 'BIRTHDAY BEER' By Azim Ghani. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

A 36-year-old Malaysian national plead guilty to having in his possession 240 cans of Tiger beer inside his vehicle in the vicinity of a shop in Jalan Kuala Lurah, Brunei Darussalam.
The defendant was fined $2,500 or jail for five months in default by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Teo Boon Han @ Mohd Farhan bin Abdullah committed the offence under section 146(1)(d) of the Excise Order 2006 and punishable under section 146 (1)(i) of the same order.
According to the statement of facts produced in court by Prosecuting Officer Pg Hj Abdullah bin Pg Hj Matahir, the defendant resides at Kg Patiambun, Limbang, Malaysia and is working as a waiter at Woodland Pub & Karaoke in Limbang with a monthly salary of RM550.
The defendant is married with one child.
The defendant's vehicle was stopped by officers in the vicinity of a shop at Jalan Kuala Lurah following an operation at areas around Kuala Lurah by the Customs Preventive Personnel at about 10pm on September 30, 2009.
The operation was done following a public tip-off in relation to a possible offence under the Excise Order.
Upon inspection of the vehicle driven by the defendant, the officers found liquor at the rear passenger's seat. The defendant admitted to have kept and hidden all the goods at the passenger's backrest seat.
Following further investigation, the defendant admitted that all 240 cans of Tiger Beer found in the car belonged to him and had been bought at a Limbang supermarket for RM460. He further admitted that all liquor was for his friend identified only as "Ah Kong" in Brunei.
According to the defendant, the seized goods were to be used for a birthday celebration but he stated that he still don't know where the goods were to be delivered.
The value of the seized items was estimated to be BND240 whilst the excise duty to be paid amounted to BND238.