BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Haji Nazmi urged more people to get involved in volunteer activities during the celebration of International Volunteer Day 2024, local media has reported.
According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the minister highlighted the importance of using energy, creativity, and innovation to scale up current volunteer projects and pioneer new initiatives that can have a significant impact on the community.
The minister said that volunteers are agents of change who play a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Volunteers serve as catalysts for creative solutions and practical actions in society.
Meanwhile, The Royal Brunei Police Force has confiscated 24 bottles of alcohol and 50 cartons of cigarettes during an operation, local media reported this week.
According to local daily Borneo Bulletin, police officers apprehended two local men and intercepted a white vehicle believed to be involved in suspicious activities.
The suspects were found in possession of prohibited goods and were immediately taken into custody, according to the report.
The production and sale of tobacco and alcohol are strictly prohibited in Brunei, a sultanate on Borneo Island. Those who are convicted of tobacco smuggling will face huge fines or imprisonment. - Xinhua
