Upholding peace and stability through legal excellence Beyond delving into legal complexities, the Attorney General’s Chambers’ (AGC) role is in maintaining peace and stability in Brunei. Aligned with the vision of achieving excellence in legal service to uphold the rule of law, the AGC plays a pivotal part in bolstering the government’s initiatives to guarantee […]
A robust justice system plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals and families to forge ahead and shape a promising future. This encompasses a criminal justice framework that not only acts as a deterrent against criminal behavior but also provides a foundation for businesses to navigate disputes with stability and certainty. Brunei’s Supreme Court Chief […]
In a recent decision by the Court of Appeal, defendant Tan Sui Seng, involved in a business dispute with plaintiffs Foo Suan Pau and Lai Kou Yu, has been ordered to pay BND175,300 to the plaintiffs. The case revolved around a commercial dispute stemming from their joint venture, Vehitec Company, dealing in second-hand cars and […]
The High Court yesterday dismissed a repeat drug offender’s application for sentence reduction, on grounds that his imprisonment would cause hardship to his family. “Sadly, it is often the case that the imprisonment of an offender will cause hardship to his family… however…(it) cannot be one of the factors which can affect what would otherwise […]
The Court of Three Judges recently backed the Law Society’s findings on a lawyer’s gross misconduct and ordered a three-year suspension from practice. Counsels Navasiwayam Kanasan Palaniandy and Abdul Muqtadir Haji Suhaime for the Law Society stated that Lim Chin Wah was found to have not recorded BND20,000 in payments from clients in July 2019 […]