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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been conferred Brunei's highest family order award by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, reflecting strengthened diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the oil-rich sultanate.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received the Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, marking recognition of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Brunei.
Brunei's Public Works Department commenced emergency valve replacement work on critical transmission pipelines, affecting dozens of communities across Brunei-Muara District. Authorities have deployed emergency water collection points and tanker services.
Brunei police have arrested three foreign women aged between 37 and 49 following a raid on a residential property in Jerudong. The operation targeted suspected prostitution activities under Brunei's strict moral laws.
Brunei's police have arrested two foreign nationals accused of trespassing and stealing agarwood from a forest in Tutong District following a public tip-off. Convicted offenders face up to five years in jail and fines reaching BND50,000.