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BB, 19 Mac 2010: By Siti Hajar

Stepfather gets 14 years jail, 14 strokes for rape

A thirty-three-year-old Bruneian man was sentenced yesterday to 14 years in prison, with immediate effect, and 14 strokes of the cane for repeatedly raping and voluntarily causing hurt to his stepdaughter over a period of three months.

The defendant, whose name has been withheld to safeguard his stepdaughter's identity, had pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of causing voluntary hurt to the victim who was 13 years old at the time of incidents.

The first and second charge brought against the defendant comprises two counts of rape that occurred in December 2009 and on February 2, 2010, an offence that is punishable under Section 376(2) of the Penal Code (Chapter 22) that carries an imprisonment term of not less than eight years and not more than 30 years as well as up to 12 strokes of the cane.

The third charge, voluntarily causing hurt, is punishable under Section 324 of the Penal Code that carries an imprisonment term that may extend to seven years, with caning.

The defendant, who was employed as a security guard, will be serving 10 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane for the first charge, 12 years in prison with 12 strokes of the cane for the second charge, that will run concurrently, and another two years with two strokes of the cane for the third charge.

Based on hospital reports, the offences have had dire psychological effects on the victim. The presiding judge described the committed rape offences as "grave".
Meanwhile, Puan Mariyani from the Women and Child Abuse Investigation Unit under the Criminal Investigation Department, Royal Brunei Police Force is optimistic that more justice will be served in the future, especially for minors.

Based on the sentencing, she also expressed her hope that other victims will be brave enough to come forward by calling the '993' police hotline, the '141' JAPEM (Community Development Department) hotline or report the matter to any individual who can assist them.

"What's important is the empowerment," she said, adding that empowerment will instill strength and confidence once these victims do speak out.
"These victims have the right to speak up and tell their side of the story," she said.
She encouraged individuals who have knowledge of victims being abused to report these matters to authorities who have the jurisdiction to assist including the police, JAPEM as well as hospitals.

"It is the first thing other individuals can do to help protect the innocent," said Puan Mariyani upon noting that there are other victims who are still "crying in silence".
"They need to know that they have the right to be heard," she continued.
She also called on parents to forge closer relations with their children so as to observe any behavioural changes that may be an indicator of something serious.

SM PJNPHAB organises Green Day to promote environmental awareness

BB, 19 Mac 2010, Friday: By Erna Hj Sumardi

Cikgu Marina Che Bujang, principal of PJN (1st R) with students and teachers in a group photo

This year, Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar (PJNPHAB) Secondary School, Kuala Belait, in its attempt to promote a more environmentally-aware community organised its first Green Day event. Students, teachers and staff were encouraged to wear green attire to school and practise 'green' habits.

"Walk or Cycle to School" was the slogan for the day. Students who lived nearby were encouraged either to walk or cycle to school. Safety issues were also discussed. Another attempt to promote green issues was by encouraging students to bring their own lunchbox and reusable drink containers to reduce the usage of plastic cups and white containers from the canteen thus eliminating the use of non-biodegradable items.

Students were also taught how to recycle papers, bottles, and sweet wrappers by dividing their trash into three different bins. The cleaning campaign was done in the students' individual homeroom with their form teacher helping them to organise the rubbish collected.

After the cleaning campaign, a line of activities was arranged such as face painting which was done at every resting booth throughout the school, tree planting whereby the plants and seedlings were provided by the school and a drawing competition which carried a green theme.
Other activities included building models using recyclable materials, a photography competition and a green day quiz. At the end of the day, prizes were given to the winners presented by Cikgu Marina Che Bujang, the principal of the school.

PROGRAM FORUM 3P DADAH; ANJURAN BKBBK, JSS, 15 MAC 2010

TEMA:

GENERASI PEMIKIR NEGARA MANTAP

Bhg. Perhubungan Awam, Pasukan Polis DiRaja Brunei, Jabatan Perdana Menteri

Staff Sarjan Mohd Suzaini Bin Abd Karim

A Team mengedarkan book mark anti dadah sebagai mempromosikan anti dadah[Penuntut yang menyertai pertandingan Kumpulan Bertindak 3P dadah. Anjuran BKBBK,JSS]

Unit Perhubungan Awam, Jabatan Penjara, Kem. Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri.

Pengetua & Timbalan Pengetua memegan rotan sebatan

Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat, Kem. Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan
Hj Khairul Ariffin Bin Hj Abd Hj

Bhg. Pendidikan Pencegahan Dadah, BKN, Jabatan Perdana Menteri
Md. Izman Bin Hj Tarip

Bhg. Pendidikan & Promosi Kesihatan, Kem. Kesihatan
Noraini Bte Kiran


Pegawai dari BKBBK, JSS

Pengerusi Forum

Cg. Sanisah

Unit Pendidikan 3P Dadah, Bhg Kaunseling & Bimbingan Bakat Kerja, JSS, Kem Pendidikan

Cg. Pg Omar Bin Pg Hj Othman

Sesi soal jawab ahli panel dengan pelajar

Timbalan Pengetua memberikan cenderahati kepada Ahli Penal

Program tersebut berlangsung pada:

Tarikh : 29 Rabiul Awal 1431/ 15 Mac 2010
Tempat : Perpustakaan. SM PJN PHAB, KB
Masa : 8.00 pagi – 12.20 Petang

Sasaran : Penuntut Tahun 7

Fasilitator :

1. Bahagian Kaunseling dan Bimbingan Bakat Kerja, JSS, Kem. Pendidikan.
2. Biro Kawalan Narkotik, JPM
3. Bahagian Promosi dan Pendidikan Kesihatan, Kem. Kesihatan
4. Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat, Kem. Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan
5. Pusat Dakwah Islamiah, Kem Hal Ehwal Ugama
6. Bahagian Perhubungan Awam, Pasukan Polis Diraja Brunei, JPM
7. Bahagian Perhubungan Awam, Jabatan Penjara, Kem Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri

TIDAK LUPA DIUCAPKAN TERIMA KASIH KEPADA AJK YANG BERTUGAS PADA HARI TERSEBUT.

PROGRAM FORUM 3P DADAH; ANJURAN BKBBK, JSS, 15 MAC 2010