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23 Calls On Bush Fires In 12 Hours Firemen kept busy in districtBandar Seri Begawan - As the region, including Brunei Darussalam, is currently going through a prolonged dry spell, frequent occurrences of bush fires have become the ...Thursday, 18 March 2010 READMORE |
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Housing Fund Scheme In The Pipeline; Dues Reach Staggering $16M Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Development, YB Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Abdullah said a housing fund scheme will be set up for ... Thursday, 18 March 2010 readmore |
Brunei-Muara Water Source Drying Up Bandar Seri Begawan - The Tutong River, which supplies water to the BruneiMuara and Tutong districts, is drying up and the public is being asked to cut down their water ... Thursday, 18 March 2010 readmore |
Wouldn't It Be Great To Have A Female LegCo Member? Bandar Seri Begawan - It would be great news if a woman became a member of the State Legislative Council (LegCo), Bruneian women interviewed by The Brunei Times said ... Thursday, 18 March 2010 readmore |
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Columns
In The Hope Of Strengthening US-Brunei Relations It has been a busy week here in Brunei. For the people and government of Brunei, the 6th annual Legislative Council is in session. I believe everyone will follow this ... Saturday, 13 March 2010 |
Silver Lining After her last class, Cyndi came to the same bus stop as she did the day ... Sunday, 7 March 2010 |
When Leaders Listen... When organizations do well, it is not because its leaders have all the answers. More often than not, organizations do well because leaders ask questions and look out for answers ... Wednesday, 24 February 2010 |
Once Upon A Life...
Rajang Metropolis Sibu is located at the point where the Batang Igan meets the mighty Rajang River. The town is Sarawak's second largest population centre after Kuching. From an unhealthy area of ... Monday, 1 March 2010 |
Annus Horribilis For the British promoters of political reforms in Brunei, the year 1958 turned out to be an annul horribilis, a dreadful ... Monday, 1 March 2010 |
Special Features
A Glimpse Into History Of Kg Ayer Water has always held a fascination for me, maybe because I was raised in Kampong Ayer. The 600-year-old heritage of Brunei Darussalam has a special meaning not only for myself, ... Sunday, 14 March 2010 |
Tranquil Beauty Of Pelumpong Island Those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life can easily do so as our beloved Sultanate has scores of interesting places to visit without burning a ... Sunday, 14 March 2010 |
Taste Of 60s At Serikin Market Along the borders of Sarawak and Kalimantan lies the town of Serikin. This particular border town would have remained insignificant if not for the 'Serikin Market,' offering everything from everyday ... Sunday, 7 March 2010 |
Culturally Rich Mempawah Kingdom Robo-Robo is a traditional ritual that is conducted annually, precisely at the end of Safar month in hijrah calendar of Islamic year to commemorate or Napak Tilas (tracing back) the ... Sunday, 7 March 2010 |
Personalities
Guiding Principles OBG talks to Pehin Colonel (Ret.) Dato Mohammad Yasmin Umar. Deputy Minister of ... Saturday, 13 March 2010 |
A Look Over The Border
Girl, 6, Found Dead In S'kanSandakan - The body of a six year old girl, believed to have been dead for several days, was found underneath the Balai Raya at the Sim Sim low cost ... The Daily Express | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Fifteen Years Jail And Whipping For Raping NieceKota Kinabalu - The Sessions Court sentenced a vegetable seller to 15 years' imprisonment and to receive four strokes of rotan for raping his wife's ... New Sabah Times | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Three Killed, Two Injured After 4WD Crashes Into Parked TrailerGua Musang - Three people were killed while two others suffered injuries when their 4-wheel drive crashed into the rear of a trailer parked on the shoulder of the road ... The Borneo Post Online | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Our Neighbours
One Israel, 1 Malaysia And Apco In Between Kuala Lumpur - 'Whether it is true or not is immaterial but suspending an MP just because you do not agree with him is a blatant abuse of power. BN ... Malaysiakini | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Former Forestry Chief Claims Trial Kuala Lumpur - Former Kedah Forestry Department director Kasim Osman claimed trial at a Sessions Court here to a charge of agreeing to accept a RM20,000 bribe as an inducement ... The Star Online | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Couple Found Dead Singapore - A double tragedy in Bedok North Road yesterday left a young Malaysian couple dead and their two children ... Straits Times | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
GMA Signs Free Patent Act Manila - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has signed into law a measure that would allow many Filipinos to legally acquire titles to the land that they have been in possession for ... Manila Bulletin | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Court Dismisses Civil Charge Against Siloam Jakarta - Author Alfonsus Budi Susanto's legal team is planning to report the judges of North Jakarta District Court, who presided his civil charge against Siloam hospital, to the Judicial ... The Jakarta Post | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
Thaksin Rejects Peace Effort Bangkok - Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has thrown cold water on an attempt by the National Human Rights Commission to mediate a settlement between government and red ... Bangkok Post | Friday, 19 March 2010 |
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