2 men, a local and a permanent resident, were apprehended for further investigation, for violations of criminal laws and the Ministry of Health’s guidelines. The suspects are aged 31 and 32 respectively. They were detained along with a boat during a Criminal Prevention Monitoring on Brunei River. The Marine Police, Royal Brunei Police Force caught the suspects at Kampung Sungai Bunga, Brunei Muara District. One of the suspect with red BruHealth code has violated his quarantine order and went out of his home. Also found was the suspect’s shoulder bag with straw packets containing crystallised substances believed to be drugs, along with drug paraphernalia. The suspects and the boat were brought to the Marine Police base for action and preliminary investigation. The case will be handed over to Narcotics Control Bureau for further investigation. Source: Radio Television Brunei

The production of home decorations does not necessarily need expensive materials. However, with creativity, recycled items can also be used to produce interesting decorations. One of them is the art of ‘Decoupage’ originating from France. The art of ‘Decoupage’ means patching a material onto a surface to be decorated, usually with tissue paper.

The making of ‘Decoupage’ is not limited to plastic alone, but it can also be applied on the surface of canvas, boxes, wood and glass. Due to her deep interest, Dayang Hajah Wardiahni binti Ismail, has produced 30 decoupage crafts using tissue paper. Working as a teacher has not prevented her from pursuing her hobby of producing ‘Decoupage’ decorative art.

The interest of wanting to try beneficial activities is a good endeavour. It is not only to fill up one’s free time but it can be used for their own needs and also generate additional income if commercialised.

Source: Radio Television Brunei