5 men and 2 women were charged in the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrates’ Court for committing offences under Section 62 A 2 of the Infectious Diseases Act, Chapter 204 on the prohibition of mass gatherings.

The arrest of the seven individuals at a house in Kampung Mulaut on 18th September was in response to a complaint received by the Royal Brunei Police Force. Four of the 7 individuals had pleaded guilty. The Magistrate’s Court imposed a fine of $6,500 or one month imprisonment to Wong Siong Hieng. Meanwhile, Lam Kaw Chay, Lim Yong Hang and Lim Su Na were fined $5,500 or one month imprisonment in default. Meanwhile, Liew Yun Kun, Phyllis Phang Pei Phin and Tang Chion Siong were released on bail and will stand trial on a date to be set later.

Source: Radio Television Brunei