(Bandar Seri Begawan, 24th) A Malaysian man was fined $19,200 for violating Section 146(1)(d) of the Excise Duty Act 2006, or face 13 months imprisonment if the fine is not paid.
The defendant, Ng Kwang Hing (34), pleaded guilty in court to illegally possessing 120 bottles of alcohol.
The defendant was arrested by customs officers at the Temburong Customs Checkpoint at 8:58 PM on May 21, 2026.
All items involved in the case, namely the 120 bottles of alcohol, were confiscated and handed over to the government for processing.
The defendant, Ng Kwang Hing (34), pleaded guilty in court to illegally possessing 120 bottles of alcohol.
The defendant was arrested by customs officers at the Temburong Customs Checkpoint at 8:58 PM on May 21, 2026.
All items involved in the case, namely the 120 bottles of alcohol, were confiscated and handed over to the government for processing.