(Bandar Seri Begawan, 23rd) The Brunei Muara District Office's Licensing and Enforcement Team, in collaboration with the Immigration and National Registration Department, as well as the Department of Labour and Employment, recently conducted a joint enforcement operation at a commercial building in Kampong Lambak which houses foreign workers, and uncovered multiple violations in one of the units.
The operation was carried out on the 18th of this month (Tuesday). After inspection, enforcement officers discovered that the premises was allegedly operating without a valid Beauty and Health Institution (EKK) license, and was advertising EKK services without permission.
Authorities also found that the premises failed to arrange health checks for employees, did not provide a changing room, and did not provide or update the staff registry.
In addition, enforcement personnel discovered that massage and foot reflexology practitioners at the premises were providing services without the required qualification certificates, and the premises also failed to display the EKK signboard as required.
After completing the inspection, the Brunei Muara District Office issued a closure notice to the unit and ordered the immediate cessation of operations.
Meanwhile, the Immigration and National Registration Department, which participated in the joint operation, also uncovered several violations of immigration regulations.
Among them, two individuals were found to be working while holding visitor passes, and another individual was found working at the premises under the sponsorship of another company.
The individuals concerned were subsequently taken to the Enforcement Unit of the Immigration and National Registration Department for further investigation and follow-up action.
On the other hand, the Department of Labour and Employment also discovered a number of violations during the operation, including the employer’s failure to provide gazetted public holidays as per Section 70, as well as employing foreign workers without a license issued by the Commissioner of Labour, in violation of Section 112(1).
Enforcement officers also discovered foreign workers working at places other than the declared workplace, in violation of Section 112(2), and that some foreign workers were effectively employed by a different company.
The relevant departments stated that the joint enforcement operation demonstrates the continuous efforts of enforcement agencies to ensure all business premises comply with existing laws and regulations, protect consumer rights, and ensure the safety and quality of the services provided.
The authorities also urge the public to seek related services only from licensed premises, and to report any suspected unlicensed businesses to the relevant authorities.
The operation was carried out on the 18th of this month (Tuesday). After inspection, enforcement officers discovered that the premises was allegedly operating without a valid Beauty and Health Institution (EKK) license, and was advertising EKK services without permission.
Authorities also found that the premises failed to arrange health checks for employees, did not provide a changing room, and did not provide or update the staff registry.
In addition, enforcement personnel discovered that massage and foot reflexology practitioners at the premises were providing services without the required qualification certificates, and the premises also failed to display the EKK signboard as required.
After completing the inspection, the Brunei Muara District Office issued a closure notice to the unit and ordered the immediate cessation of operations.
Meanwhile, the Immigration and National Registration Department, which participated in the joint operation, also uncovered several violations of immigration regulations.
Among them, two individuals were found to be working while holding visitor passes, and another individual was found working at the premises under the sponsorship of another company.
The individuals concerned were subsequently taken to the Enforcement Unit of the Immigration and National Registration Department for further investigation and follow-up action.
On the other hand, the Department of Labour and Employment also discovered a number of violations during the operation, including the employer’s failure to provide gazetted public holidays as per Section 70, as well as employing foreign workers without a license issued by the Commissioner of Labour, in violation of Section 112(1).
Enforcement officers also discovered foreign workers working at places other than the declared workplace, in violation of Section 112(2), and that some foreign workers were effectively employed by a different company.
The relevant departments stated that the joint enforcement operation demonstrates the continuous efforts of enforcement agencies to ensure all business premises comply with existing laws and regulations, protect consumer rights, and ensure the safety and quality of the services provided.
The authorities also urge the public to seek related services only from licensed premises, and to report any suspected unlicensed businesses to the relevant authorities.