SULTAN PRESENTS PRIZES TO WINNERS by Azaraimy HH...Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 7, 2009

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend the Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration National Level, held annually by the country during the month of Ramadhan to commemorate the revelation of the Holy Quran.
During this year's celebration, His Majesty officiated the launching of Mushaf Brunei Darussalam and its translation from the 1st Jilid, that is verses 1-3, as well as presenting prizes to the winners of the Memorising and Understanding of Quranic Verses Competition (MAMBIMS Category) held last Thursday night.
The celebration took place at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
The monarch was greeted on arrival by Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Md Zain bin Haji Serudin, Minister of Religious Affairs, who is also the Chairman of the High Working Committee for the Celebration of Islamic events for 1430 Hijrah.
The celebration began with the recital of al-fatihah led by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abd Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
The event continued with welcoming remarks by Pehin Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Md Zain.
Later, His Majesty delivered the titah and officially launched Mushaf Brunei Darussalam and its translation, followed with the mass recital of Allah Akhbar for three times.
The event was followed with the a special religious lecture delivered by Pengiran Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Another highlight of the event was the announcement of winners of national level competition for the Memorisation and Understanding of Quranic Verses 1430 Hijrah by the Chairman of Judges, Hj Abdul Rajid bin Hj Md. Salleh.
The champions of the competitions for national level in each category and MABIMS also recited from the holy book at the event.
For the national level, the winners are:
Category A (For Under 10 years old): Champion: Awg Mohamed Jaffnie bin Mohamed Shalahudeen (He received $1,500 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Dyg Nur' Alia Syazwani binti Haji Maidin ($1,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Muhammad Aiman Hakim bin Zulkiflee ($750 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
Category B (For 10 to 15 years old): Champion: Dyg Nurhamizah binti Jasni ($2,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Dyg Lina Musfirah binti Hj Abd Wahab ($1,500, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Ahmad Rusydi bin Haji Mohd Salleh ($1,200 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
For the first two categories prizes were sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd and Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sdn Bhd.
Category C (Memorising verse 1-13 open to all ages): Champion: Dyg Aqilah binti Haji Ayop ($2,800 cash, Umrah package, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Awh Muhammad Abu Hurairah bin Ariffin ($2,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Dyg Siti Noor Aniza binti Yusof ($1,500 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
Prizes were sponsored by Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad.
Category D (Memorising Verses 1-28 open to all age group): Champion: Ak Khairul Ikhwan bin Pg Alit ($4,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, Umrah package, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Awg Muhd Khairul Anuar bin Hj Ahmad ($3,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Mohammad Fikri bin Haji Sharbini ($2,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
The deposit certificates were sponsored by Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei.
In MABIMS category, the winner was Encik Abdul Hadi Mat Sidi from Malaysia. He received $7,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate.
The second place went to Awg Jusairi bin Asbol from Brunei Darussalam. She received $5,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate. Third place went to Neneng Juju Jubaidah from the Republic of Indonasia. She received $4,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate.
This year's Nuzul Al-Quran celebration carried the theme "Kedewasan Bernegara Dengan Zikir" or "Developing the Nation with Zikir".
This year, the celebration was organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs with the Marine Department and Ministry of Communications.

THAI JAILED FOR BRIBERY ATTEMPT by IlhamRizal..Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 7, 2009

The Bandar Magistrate's Court Saturday imposed a two-month jail sentence on a Thai national who pleaded guilty to recently attempting to bribe two policemen.
The court heard that on August 24, 2009, Champee Kruakaew had offered to give the enforcement officials $70 as inducement not to take action against him for driving without a valid licence.
The offence took place at Jalan Batang Duri in Kg Selangan, Temburong.

VICE SUSPECT CAUGHT AGAIN IN LUMUT by LIZA MOHD. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in September 7, 2009

A Thai woman who was deported from Brunei on a prostitution charge in the Belait District was re-arrested at the same location by the Belait Immigration Law Enforcement Section on Saturday evening.
When immigration enforcement officials carried out an inspection at Kamong Sungai Bakong Selatan, Lumut, the Thai woman was found staying with a male partner.
According to reports from the Immigration Department, the woman had been deported and was prohibited from entering the country for engaging in the immoral activity in July this year.
When checking her passport, the immigration personnel found that the suspect had re-entered the country illegally on a visitor's pass last month with a new passport.
The case is still under investigation and the suspect could be charged under Chapter 17, Immigration Act, Section 36 for unlawful return after removal.
Meanwhile, her male partner who was allegedly co-habiting with her was also issued with a special pass to assist the investigation.
Sixteen officers from the Belait Immigration Enforcement Section led by the Assistant Director carried out the operation codenamed 'Ops Bungkas 145/2009' targeting areas in Kampong Lumut, Kampong Mumong, Jalan Jaya Negara and Jalan Pemancha Pekan Kuala Belait.
In a separate inspection along Jalan Jaya Negara, an Indonesian couple found allegedly living together in a rented room failed to produce any valid document to verify their status.
Both suspects were issued with a special pass and will be brought to the Religious Enforcement Department for investigation and action.
During the inspection which started at 10 pm and ended three hours later, a Thai national was arrested, while seven other Thai, Indonesian and Filipino nationals were issued with special passes, requiring their presence at the department for investigation.

39 MOTORIST BOOKED AT ROADBLOCK by James Kon.Taken from Boreno Bulletin in September 7, 2009

A total of 39 drivers were caught by the Royal Brunei Police Force for various traffic offences in the latest surprise roadblock on Saturday night at a road leading to Kg Lambak Kanan.
The operation led by Acting Superintendent Mohd Hadini bin Hj Othman, the Head of Traffic Enforcement Division, involved around 43 personnel.
The operation held from 10pm until 11.45pm, managed to unearth 20 summon cases that included driving without valid driving licence and driving with expired road tax. While 19 drivers were slapped with compound fines for various traffic offences like modified plate licence and so on.
Some of vehicles in the summons cases were also escorted by police back to the station.
Acting Superintendent Mohd Hadini said, "The roadblock was aimed at enforcing the traffic rules and regulations as well as to raise awareness and educate members of the public on road safety, especially in the month of Ramadhan."
"As a crime prevention measure, we also did random searches on vehicles," he added.

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC HELP ON MISSING MAN. Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 3, 2009

Muhammad Aiman Fikri bin Abdullah Kilau @ Kapal Anak Kilau (pic) has been reported missing from his home at No 15A Simpang 97 Jalan Teraja since July 26, 2009.
The Royal Brunei Police Force have urged members of the public with any information concerning the disappearance of the missing man to contact 2683035, 2683037, the police hotline at 993 or to approach the nearest police station.

BSP DONATES TO CHILDREN OF STAFF WHO PASSED AWAY By Liza Mohd. Taken from Borneo Bulletin inSeptember 3, 2009

The month of Ramadhan provides Muslims with chances to reap blessings and rewards. And it is during the fasting month that Muslims perform the most charitable act as rewards for good deeds are multiplied during the blessed month.
To alleviate the burden of orphans during Ramadhan, Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has extended assistance to family members of staff who passed away while in service.
Forty-five orphaned children received Hari Raya hampers and cash vouchers yesterday morning during a presentation ceremony at Seria Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC).
On hand to present the donations was the BSP Deputy Managing Director, Awg Haji Zainal Abidin bin Haji Mohd Ali.
At the event, the BSP Deputy Managing Director also presented a mock key to a new van to Imam Haji Mohd Alias bin Abu Bakar of Kampong Pandan Mosque in Kuala Belait to be used as a hearse.
The ceremony concluded with the recital of a doa selamat.
BSP has also scheduled religious talks and hosted the breaking of fast at various mosques in Belait throughout the month of Ramadhan to promote goodwill and foster closer ties among staff and community members.

IMMIGRATION DEPT CONFIRMS NOORDIN TOP'S LIE by Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in September 3, 2009

Immigration Dept confirms Noordin Top's lie
By Waleed PD MahdiniThe Department of Immigration and National Registration issued a press statement yesterday confirming that the region's most wanted terror-bombing suspect, Noordin Mohd Top, is not a citizen of Brunei Darussalam.
The statement was also issued in response to the Borneo Bulletin article dated September 1, entitled "No record of Noordin Top becoming Brunei citizen" in which it was reported that Noordin Top had introduced himself as Muhammad Mustopa from Brunei Darussalam when he married Novi Lutfiati, a 19-year-old Indonesian woman.
"There are no records at all of Noordin Top, or any of his known aliases such as Muhammad Mustopa, entering into and to the extent of staying in this country, which makes it absolutely impossible for him to claim being a Brunei citizen," the statement from the department read.
The Department of Immigration and National Registration also stated that "to become a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, such person would have to fulfil certain requirements and conditions under the Brunei Nationality Act, Chapter 15. One of the requirements in the Act for a foreigner to be eligible to apply for Brunei citizenship, is that such person must reside in Brunei Darussalam and possess a Brunei permanent resident status for a specific period of time".
In addition, the process of marriage between a Bruneian and a foreigner must also fulfil certain requirements imposed by the department and other relevant authorities, the statement read.