Mouawad Announces New Beverly Hills Boutique

International diamond house and luxury jeweler Mouawad has the pleasure of announcing the opening of a new-generation boutique in Los Angeles, California, USA, planned for the first quarter of 2023.

Mouawad boutique Facade, Two Rodeo Beverly Hills

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The boutique will immerse visitors in the world of Mouawad, showcasing unique jewelry and watch collections presented alongside high jewelry and masterpieces. In this engaging environment, visitors can experience in person the quintessence of Mouawad’s passion for “crafting the extraordinary,” reflecting the House’s heritage of more than 130 years of designing and creating for royalty, celebrities, and discerning clientele. 

The new Mouawad boutique will be located at 236 North Rodeo Drive, placing it in an iconic location in the heart of Beverly Hills’ world-renowned luxury shopping district.

Mouawad fourth-generation Co-Guardians, Fred, Alain and Pascal Mouawad, commented, “Beverly Hills is a natural choice for Mouawad to open a new-generation boutique, based on our long-standing heritage of crafting the extraordinary for celebrities and red carpet events, and through our relationship with the Gemological Institute of America, whose California campus at its world headquarters is named in honor of our father Robert Mouawad.”

About Mouawad

MOUAWAD – A jewelry house specialized in “crafting the extraordinary” since 1890.

For more than a century, Mouawad has carved a name of renown in the world of jewelry and timepieces based on its artistic excellence, outstanding expertise, trusted relationships and deep passion for crafting the extraordinary.

Over the decades, royalty, high society, celebrities and esteemed clients have continued to be enchanted by Mouawad’s unique offering, thus earning the company its elite status and powering its growth across continents. Now, more than a hundred years since it began, this family business is today led by fourth-generation Co-Guardians and brothers Fred, Alain, and Pascal Mouawad, joined by fifth-generation Co-Guardians Jimmy and Anastasia Mouawad, who each perpetuate a heritage of excellence and bring a lifetime of passion to their respective roles. For more information, please visit our website www.mouawad.com

About Two Rodeo Drive

Two Rodeo Drive is home to 29 luxury and fashion boutiques, including Mouawad, Tiffany & Co. Jimmy Choo, Versace, Lanvin, Porsche Design, Brunello Cucinelli, Stefano Ricci, Breguet, Richard Mille, Etro, Breitling, 208 Rodeo Restaurant and more. Two Rodeo Drive is instantly recognizable as an iconic symbol of the prestigious and distinctive city of Beverly Hills and America’s most celebrated shopping district. Two Rodeo Drive is located at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. For more information, visit tworodeo.com or contact (310) 247-7040.

Contact Information:
Noor Ammouri
Group Head of Marketing
noor.ammouri@mouawad.com
00971 56 6442155

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HOFA Launches London’s First DAO for Art Collectors, 11 November 2022

HOFA Gallery celebrates its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching HOFA DAO – London’s first-ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors, aiming to make global art investment more accessible. To mark the occasion HOFA will also launch HOFAVERSE, a new interactive multi-user Metaverse experience at their Mayfair flagship gallery space on 10 November, 6 pm – 9 pm (GMT). Partners are Morningstar Ventures and the DAO membership NFT passes are exclusively sold on Magic Eden’s new launchpad.

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LONDON, England, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Founded in 2012, pioneering international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery, will celebrate its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching London’s first ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors called HOFA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation).

HOFA DAO’s new art community-led organisation will allow its members to make all decisions regarding the governance of their art portfolio, such as voting for new acquisitions. HOFA’s vision is to make investing in contemporary art open and accessible to all by using Blockchain technology. It is a natural next step for a company that has a strong record in creating accessible art experiences across contemporary art and blue-chip investments.

HOFA Co-founder Elio D’Anna says about the HOFA DAO, “Whilst the NFT digital collectibles market has declined in the last 10 months, we have seen a 20% increase in collectors investing in physical assets via the use of NFT authentication and blockchain technology. That’s the unique aspect of the HOFA DAO, membership is obtained via NFT passes giving access to investment-grade physical artworks. So, the collector benefits from the dual security of the blockchain with the stability of the traditional art market.”

He adds, “This is the new beginning to HOFA’s second decade of pioneering art experiences.”

The founding artist members are 100 highly selected global artists and the $3,000,000 portfolio includes works by blue-chip artists like Daniel Arsham and Invader, as well as established and emerging contemporary artists such as Jan Kaláb, Zhuang Hong Yi, Ilhwa Kim and bio-generative artist Agoria.

The first issue of 1,111 (of 3,333) HOFA DAO NFT membership passes is available on 11 November at 3 pm (GMT), each valued at $250 and available through Magic Eden’s Ethereum Launchpad, purchasable with crypto, Apple Pay and all major credit cards.

Members will enjoy fractional ownership of the tokenised portfolio, and profits from auctions and monthly sales will happen on-chain and be distributed via smart contracts, ensuring transparency across the ecosystem and its cryptocurrency ARTEM Coin. Other membership benefits include VIP access to exhibitions, art fairs, early releases and access to HOFAVERSE a new interactive multi-user Metaverse VR gallery.

Jack Lu, CEO and Co-Founder of Magic Eden says about partnering on the HOFA DAO project, “At Magic Eden, we are constantly seeing the NFT space evolve. The trend for blockchain technology’s use in securing tangible assets is rapidly growing and we’re excited to bring HOFA DAO’s inaugural portfolio of masterful artworks come to market through Magic Eden’s world-class Launchpad.”

Danilo S. Carlucci of Morningstar Ventures says about investing in the HOFA DAO, “Since at Morningstar Ventures we are increasingly investing our resources in establishing new NFT related ventures, partnering with HOFA on this DAO project allows us to explore new use cases. The marriage between art and web 3 is here to stay, and we are just getting started to see new ideas and concepts coming to fruition.”

Press preview 10 November 2022, 9 am – 2 pm. RSVP: emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com

London pre-launch party at HOFA Gallery unveiling HOFAVERSE in conjunction with London Crypto Week by TOKEN2049 on 10 November 2022, 6 pm – 9 pm. RSVP

HOFA DAO NFT membership passes launch on Magic Eden’s Ethereum Launchpad is available on 11 November at 3 pm (GMT)

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Comms & Brand Collaborations Director
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Arthur D. Little Publishes New Report On Innovation In Life Sciences

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arthur D. Little (ADL) has launched a report on current and future transformation in healthcare, and the effect these far-reaching changes will have on the life sciences and insurance sectors. To asssess that from more than one perspective, ADL and Munich Re, a leading provider of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions, have pooled their expertise and recommendations.

The combination of aging populations, changing urban and work environments, technical innovations in data processing and analysis, and current advances in diagnosing and treating diseases will not only dramatically transform healthcare but also our way of living. Healthcare systems and wider society must therefore prepare for these innovations to ensure preparedness and greater resilience.

Disruptive developments such as digitization, far-reaching advances in medical technology, and the latest findings in life sciences interrelate and reinforce each other to an unprecedented extent. Consequently, the report sets out how everyone within the ecosystem needs to collaborate around a common goal – bringing innovations to patients faster and pushing the boundaries of insurability.

Describing the impacts of transformation and providing insights, imperatives and key takeaways for both the insurance and life sciences industries, the report focuses on opportunities in five key areas of healthcare:

–        Digital Health
–        Advanced therapeutics & new paradigms in treatments
–        Power of genes & omics
–        Mental health
–        Pandemic risk

Dr. Ulrica Sehlstedt, Managing Partner, and Global Practice Leader, Healthcare & Life Sciences at Arthur D. Little, comments: “Innovation is driving a revolution at every step of the patient journey. This impacts every player within the life sciences and healthcare industry, including insurance companies. The imperative is on the whole ecosystem to work together to provide positive solutions and mitigate current and future risks, which is why we are delighted that Munich Re has contributed to bring together knowledge, experience and perspectives within this in-depth report.”

Dr. Franziska Thomas, Partner and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences of Arthur D. Little Germany, comments: “The last two years has seen an enormous acceleration in multiple areas of medicine – and indeed across wider society. The patient journey is transforming to become more personalized and decentralized. As this report explains, it is only through convergence between all areas within the ecosystem that solutions can be delivered to meet the rapidly changing needs of patients.”

To download the report visit: https://tinyurl.com/mszkfz28

Further information from: Cate Bonthuys / Sue Glanville
Catalyst Comms
+44 7746 546773
info@catalystcomms.co.uk

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HAI ROBOTICS จัดแสดง HAIPICK A3 Fork-lifting ACR เป็นครั้งแรกในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ในงาน LogiMAT Intelligent Warehouse

สิงคโปร์, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HAI ROBOTICS ผู้บุกเบิกระบบ Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) สำหรับลอจิสติกส์คลังสินค้า กำลังสร้างกระแสที่งาน LogiMAT Intelligent Warehouse ปี 2022 ซึ่งจัดแสดงกลุ่มหุ่นยนตร์ ACR และเวิร์กสเตชันที่ขับเคลื่อนด้วย HAIPORT ล่าสุด ส่วน ACR ที่นำมาจัดแสดงบนเวทีครั้งนี้คือ HAIPICK A3 Fork-Lifting ACR ซึ่งเพิ่งได้เปิดตัวในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ และ Telescopic HAIPICK A42T

LogiMAT ซึ่งเป็นงานแสดงสินค้าระหว่างประเทศที่เกี่ยวกับโซลูชันโลจิสติกส์และระบบการจัดการที่ก่อตั้งขึ้นในประเทศเยอรมนี ได้ขยายการเข้าถึงไปยังประเทศไทยและประเทศใกล้เคียงในปีนี้เป็นครั้งแรกด้วยงาน LogiMat Intelligent Warehouse

งานนี้จะจัดขึ้นที่กรุงเทพมหานคร ระหว่างวันที่ 26- 28 ตุลาคม โดยเป็นเวทีสำหรับธุรกิจที่ต้องการขยายตลาดในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้

“นี่ถือได้ว่าเป็นหนึ่งในงานแสดงโซลูชันคลังสินค้าที่ใหญ่ที่สุดเท่าที่เคยมีมาในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ก็ว่าได้ครับ” Will Fan ผู้อำนวยการฝ่ายขายประจำภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ตะวันออกกลาง และฮ่องกงกล่าว “เราตั้งตารอที่จะแสดงให้เห็นว่าระบบหุ่นยนต์ของเราสามารถแก้ปัญหาด้านกำลังคนได้อย่างไร โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงหลังจากโควิด”

ด้วยความสูงในการหยิบสูงสุด 5.5 ม. (18 ฟุต) HAIPICK A3 Fork-Lifting ACR ที่เพิ่งเปิดตัวใหม่จะช่วยปรับปรุงการใช้พื้นที่จัดเก็บและความสามารถในการปรับตัวให้เข้ากับการดำเนินงานด้านการผลิตอย่างมาก:

  • การหยิบที่มีความยืดหยุ่น ความสามารถในการหยิบได้ทั้งถาด ยาง กล่องโฟม และอื่น ๆ นั้นได้ตอบสนองความต้องการของอุตสาหกรรมการผลิตที่แตกต่างกัน (โดยเฉพาะภายในภาคการผลิตของเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้)
  • การบูรณาการที่ยืดหยุ่น– แพลตฟอร์มซอฟต์แวร์ได้ผสานรวมกับแพลตฟอร์มซอฟต์แวร์ต้นทางส่วนใหญ่เพื่อการจัดการและทำให้กระบวนการคลังสินค้าและการผลิตเป็นไปได้โดยอัตโนมัติ
  • ใบรับรอง CE/NTRL- มั่นใจได้ว่าการใช้งานจะปลอดภัยและเชื่อถือได้

HAIPICK A42T Telescopic ACR ยังมีความโดดเด่น ด้วยความสามารถในการหยิบและจัดเก็บกระเป๋าพลาสติกและกล่องกระดาษได้สูงถึง 10 เมตร (32.8 ฟุต)

การขาดแคลนกำลังคนส่งผลกระทบต่ออุตสาหกรรมการผลิตในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ในช่วงการระบาดของโควิด การหยุดชะงักในการจัดหาแรงงานต่างชาติ การควบคุมชายแดน และการกักกันทั่วทั้งภูมิภาคได้ลดจำนวนแรงงานข้ามชาติที่พร้อมสำหรับการผลิตลงเป็นอย่างมาก ความท้าทายเหล่านี้กำลังผลักดันให้บริษัทต่าง ๆ เริ่มใช้โซลูชันคลังสินค้าแบบอัตโนมัติ

Fan ได้กล่าวว่า “เราได้ให้บริการลูกค้าในหลายภาคส่วน โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในส่วนของอีคอมเมิร์ซและการผลิต โซลูชันด้านลอจิสติกส์และความเชี่ยวชาญด้านบริการของเราจะช่วยให้องค์กรต่าง ๆ ในภูมิภาคสามารถเอาชนะความท้าทายและประสบความสำเร็จในระดับโลก และทางเราจะทำงานร่วมกับพันธมิตรของเราต่อไปเพื่อมอบโซลูชันคลังสินค้ามาช่วยก้าวผ่านความท้าทายต่างๆ ซึ่งเราจะดำเนินงานต่าง ๆ จากสำนักงานใหญ่ระดับภูมิภาคของเราในสิงคโปร์ครับ”

Fan ได้กล่าวต่อว่า “โครงการระบบอัตโนมัติของเรายังได้รับการสนับสนุนจากบริการหลังการขายที่ครอบคลุม ให้ทางเราได้แสดงให้เห็นนะครับ ว่าระบบอัตโนมัตินั้นสามารถลดการพึ่งพาผู้คน ลดค่าใช้จ่าย และเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในธุรกิจของคุณได้อย่างไร”

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Ashman Bank partners with nCino to bolster its tech platform, after being awarded first UK banking licence of the year

Partnership will support real estate lender with fast decision making and flexible credit offerings via a cloud-based platform

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced its partnership with Ashman Bank, a new entrant bank with plans to transform the banking experience for UK property SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises), a £90bn[1] market opportunity. Ashman Bank, which was awarded the UK’s first new banking licence in 2022, has selected nCino’s Bank Operating System® as its foundational technology for its life cycle property finance solution, from refurbishment right through to development and investment.

Through its digital-first and cloud-based approach to commercial real estate lending, Ashman Bank aims to drive change in an industry where over four-fifths (84%)[2] of SMEs are frustrated by slow decision-making and inflexible credit offerings. By implementing nCino, Ashman Bank will offer products and services that provide the know-how and incentives to create the sustainable properties and practices of tomorrow and make it easier for SMEs to access the right financing for their needs, delivered with speed, automation, and personalisation.

“Partnering with nCino takes us one step closer to being able to transform the banking experience for property SMEs,” Caroline Luxmore, Chief Commercial Officer at Ashman Bank added. “nCino gives us the best and most efficient platform for us to realise our ambitions as a digital-first bank, and we believe that together we can create a meaningful change in the UK real estate market.”

“Ashman Bank is an ambitious new entrant that will provide real estate lending for conscientious businesses in the UK. It is bringing an innovative approach to commercial real estate, and nCino can help the Ashman team execute, grow and adapt as the bank expands,” said Charlie McIver, Managing Director, EMEA at nCino. “We’re proud to be playing a role in Ashman’s launch.”

Ashman plans to launch early in 2023. The senior leadership team boasts extensive experience in the financial services sector, with previous roles across Barclays, HSBC, RBS, Aldermore, Monzo, and Capital One. Its launch builds on the established record of UK new entrant banks, with innovative technology and customer experience at the forefront of all operations.

About Ashman Bank
Established by a team of passionate entrepreneurs and seasoned bankers, Ashman is an ambitious new entrant planning to provide real estate lending for conscientious businesses and simple savings for conscious consumers.

To learn more visit www.ashmanbank.co.uk

Ashman and Ashman Bank are trading names of Ashman Bank Limited a company registered in England and Wales (company number 10907522) and its registered office is: 2nd Floor Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, England, B3 2FD. Ashman Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number 848460).

About nCino
nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the worldwide leader in cloud banking. The nCino Bank Operating System® empowers financial institutions with scalable technology to help them achieve revenue growth, greater efficiency, cost savings and regulatory compliance. In a digital-first world, nCino’s single cloud-based platform enhances the employee and client experience to enable financial institutions to more effectively onboard clients, make loans and manage the entire loan life cycle, and open deposit and other accounts across lines of business and channels. Transforming how financial institutions operate through innovation, reputation and speed, nCino is partnered with more than 1,750 financial institutions of all types and sizes on a global basis. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Jasmin Athwal, nCino Natalia Moose, nCino
+44 7881 374552 +44 7825 211135
Ncinoemea@mww.com natalia.moose@ncino.com

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1 Source: CASS 2018 business survey
2 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/sme-finance-help-to-match-smes-rejected-for-finance-with-alternative-lenders

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Temporary Closure: Part of Tungku Highway – towards Jerudong

Part of the road along Tungku Highway – towards Jerudong is temporarily closed from 27th October 2022, until Saturday, 26th November 2022, starting from 10 at night to 4:30 in the morning.

 

The Public Works Department, Ministry of Development in its press release announced the temporary closure is to allow tree cutting works to be carried out in the area. Highway users are advised to always be careful when passing through the area in addition to obeying the traffic signs and adhering to the set speed limit in order to avoid undesirable incidents.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Miscellaneous Offences Act Chapter 30

 

A company was issued a compound fine for dumping rubbish in a public place.

 

YA NUR TRADING COMPANY SDN BHD in Kampung Petani, Tutong District was issued a $200 compound under the Miscellaneous Offences Act Chapter 30 and was given 7 days to settle the fine. If in default, the case can be brought to court and a fine of $1,000 will be imposed for the first offence and $3,000 for the second and subsequent offences as well as imprisonment not exceeding three months.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Annual Census 2022

Employers, owners or managers are advised to complete the census information of Business Entities, Private Institutions, Cooperatives, Associations, Clubs and Statutory Bodies. The Department of Labour, Ministry of Home Affairs in its press release informed that Annual Census Of Employer or Employees, Wages, Earnings And Hours Of Work for the year 2022, will be conducted via online through the Business Reporting System, BRS.

 

All Business Entities, Private Institutions, Cooperatives, Associations, Clubs and Statutory Bodies operating in Brunei Darussalam, are advised to complete the information of local and foreign workers, including employers, owners or managers in the Census form provided on the website as shown. However, Household or Private Services are EXEMPTED from completing the Census information. All completed Census information will ONLY be accepted ONLINE, starting 31st October 2022 until 30th of November 2022. Census of Employer or Employee 2021 Receipt that has been issued for Census of Employer or Employees 2021 will expire and deemed void effective 31st October 2022.

 

For further information, go to the Survey and Statistics Service Counter, Ground Floor Lobby, Department of Labour Headquarters in Jalan Dewan Majlis. The counter services are open from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 8 until 11:30 in the morning and from 1:45 until 3:30 in the afternoon, excluding public holidays.

 

The public can also contact 238 3006 or 238 0256 extension 1104 or 4503 or 4504.

Email ‘banci.buruh@buruh.gov.bn’ or website ‘www.labour.gov.bn’.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Unregistered Food Product

 

The Gluten Free Snack Ramen Tonkatsu flavor food product with a halal logo which recently went viral on social media allegedly contains flavors based on pig bones, the Department of Syariah Affairs has referred to the Brunei Darussalam Food Authority – BDFA, confirmed that no registration has ever been made to import the product into this country. The product has a halal label from the Nippon Halal Association, NAHA, one of the Halal certification bodies recognised by MABIMS member countries. The operation conducted by the Halal Food Control Division, Syariah Affairs Department also did not find the product being sold in any shop or supermarket in the country.

 

The Nippon Halal Association, NAHA in explaining the halal status of the product through its official website stated that the association has never issued a halal certificate for the product and confirmed that the use of the halal label on the product is not true. In this regard, the Ministry of Religious Affairs advises the public to be more careful when purchasing food products by first examining the labels and information written on food packages before making a purchase.

 

Another product that went viral on social media containing non-halal ingredients is the ‘Soft Candy with Jam’ which has a halal logo from the Halal Food Council International – Malaysia & Region which allegedly contains pork gelatin. The Syariah Affairs Department has also referred to the BDFA and confirmed that the status of the product deemed dubious has never been registered to be imported and sold in the country. The Ministry of Religious Affairs reminds owners, managers, operators, traders, suppliers and importers of products in the country to always be vigilant and be more sensitive to imported products that will be sold to the public in their respective supermarkets or shops, by ensuring that the Halal products are not mixed with non-halal ones.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Arrival of Brunei Darussalam’s Qari and Qariah

 

Brunei Darussalam’s Qariah, Dayangku Siti Ummi Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki took fourth place at the 62nd International Tilawah Al-Quran and Memorisation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The competition was held on the 19th until 24th of October 2022.

 

The country’s Qari and Qariah, Awang Mohammad bin Ali and Dayangku Siti Ummi Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki safely arrived in the country on 26th October night. Their arrival at the Brunei International Airport was welcomed by Awang Mohammad Sofian bin Haji Basri, Acting Director of Administration, Ministry of Religious Affairs as the representative of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Launching of Digital Marine System

As part of its efforts towards helping Brunei Darussalam achieve its aspiration to become a Smart Nation, the Darussalam Pilotage Services Sendirian Berhad, DPS has launched MarineM; a digital solution built to manage end-to-end digital delivery of DPS marine operations by automating core procedures, operations and billing in real time using mobile technology. The digital marine operating system was launched on 27th October morning, at the Cruise Ship Centre in Muara Port.

 

The launching was officiated by Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy for Economy as Chairman of DPS. DPS handles about four thousand vessel movements annually, ensuring the safe passage of imports coming in and exports going out of the country. The digital system replaces the paper-based operating procedures, putting in place a more structured process. MarineM is adopted by DPS to follow international best practices in which it is also being utilised by ports all over the world such as in Indonesia, the United Kingdom and Singapore. DPS was established by Darussalam Assets Sendirian Berhad in 2018 to provide pilotage and towage services with a mission to ensure careful management and free flow of all traffic within Brunei waterways and beyond.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Corruption Case

 

A 52-year-old local man working as Senior Chief Immigration Officer at the Department of Immigration and National Registration, Ministry of Home Affairs is charged for two offences under Section 165 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22.

 

Seruji bin Haji Setia is charged for respectively obtaining carpets without consideration or with consideration which is inadequate from persons who is connected with his official function as a public officer. Preliminary investigations conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, ACB revealed that the Defendant, who at the time of the commission of the offences was a Senior Chief Immigration Officer of the Department of Immigration and National Registration, Ministry of Home Affairs, had on 9th January 2022 obtained without payment three rolls of carpets with an estimated value of $1,420 from a carpet company, Daiecharm Decor and sometime in April 2022, he also obtained without payment two more carpets with an estimated value of $890 from the same company, in connection to the official function of the defendant being the Head of Work Pass Section at the Department of Immigration and National Registration.

 

The defendant was brought to the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate Court on 27th October. The defendant is therefore remanded for three days and the case is fixed for further mention on 31st October 2022.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei