Brunei: Royal wedding events to take place in Bandar Seri Begawan Jan. 8-17

Event

A series of events to celebrate the royal wedding of Princess Azemah, daughter of Brunei's monarch Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, will occur in Bandar Seri Begawan Jan. 8-17. Programs will include a marriage solemization ceremony at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Jan. 12 and a royal wedding reception at the sultan's official residence, Istana Nurul Iman, Jan. 15. Royal processions are likely before and after the events.

Authorities will almost certainly impose heightened security measures, including closing roads and deploying additional personnel, at the event sites and any royal procession routes. Localized transport disruptions are probable nearby program locations.

Advice

Exercise caution around event sites in Bandar Seri Begawan Jan. 8-17. Plan for localized transport disruptions nearby the program locations. Remain cooperative if stopped by security personnel for checks. Heed all official transport and security advisories.