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Latest Swine Flu Report
Swine Flu Crashes 100 Mark Barrier In BruneiBandar Seri Begawan – Brunei passed the 100 mark barrier late last night when eight more cases of swine flu were reported in the latest Health Ministry press release yesterday. ... Friday, 3 July 2009 readmore |
News Headlines
Brunei Beats Off Swine Flu![]() Only 4 recorded yesterdayBreaking News:Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei has apparently beaten off the swine flu threat, at least for the time being, with the fewest cases recorded since the last four days. On July 2 alone 27 cases were reported. But there have been only four cases yesterday, ...Friday, 3 July 2009 READMORE |
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12-Year-Old Girl Dies![]() Disease Edges Up Towards 100Breaking News:Bandar Seri Begawan – Swine flu claimed its first victim in Brunei yesterday when a 12-year-old girl died in the hospital as the cases ...Thursday, 2 July 2009 readmore |
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Brunei's Missing $190 Million![]() Where is the money?Bandar Seri Begawan - Incidence of weak management of government properties and finance, inefficiency and misuse in various departments have cost the government at least B$190 million ...Friday, 3 July 2009 readmore |
Immigration, National Registration Dept officers and staff donate blood
An officer donating blood. - PHOTOS: AZIM GHANI
More than 50 officers and staff members from the Immigration ...
AirAsia launches daily Brunei-Kota Kinabalu flights
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Mukim Lumapas holds flag hoisting ceremony
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50 educators on better footing
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RBC promotion from now until Dec
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Chef Bao Jinghai's demo at I-Lotus
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Agency honours 3 security guards
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More contributions for KB royal birthday celebration
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Five private companies in Belait District gave cash ...
Rizqun International Hotel introduces 'Chefs Night'
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25 Years of Diplomatic Ties
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Brunei Darters For KK DateBandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be represented by two teams (men and women) for the 29th Darts Open at the Nexus Resort Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu from July 3-5.
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Three Points For DPMM FC
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Columns
Friends And Facebook At Fifty![]() A fortnight ago I joined Facebook. This was surely an unwise thing to do for someone over fifty, but since I have no friends, I could not resist an invitation from ... Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
Intellectual Property Rights Are Important![]() ASK THE US AMBASSADORBandar Seri Begawan - Each of you is an owner or user of intellectual property, and this week I would like to continue the discussion on Intellectual ...Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
Special Features
Bann Nucha Tempts Local Tastebuds![]() Bandar Seri Begawan - Welcome to Bann Nucha (the House of Nucha), your newest food destination. Good times are in store for you at the genuine and exquisite Thai food ... Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
BSB A Shadow of Its Former Self![]() Bandar Seri Begawan - `Boom' or 'bust'? Bandar Seri Begawan, once Brunei's bustling centre, is certainly not booming now. Hard times have hit the sultanate's capital and an air of ... Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
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A Look Over The Border
0PC Sabah Buildings Lacking Fire CertsKota Kinabalu - About 30 per cent of the buildings in Sabah, mostly for industrial purposes, have yet to be issued with the required Fire Certificates. State Fire and Rescue Director, ... The Daily Express | Friday, 3 July 2009 |
Maswings, STB To Boost Sabah’s TourismKota Kinabalu - MASwings and Sabah Tourism Board (STB) forged collaboration to promote Sabah as an ultimate tourist destination with the launching of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) channel, beginning yesterday. This ... New Sabah Times | Friday, 3 July 2009 |
High Transportation Cost A Turn-Off For ContractorsLawas - RM2,500 per trip to get materials to Ba Kelalan highlands The high transportation cost from Lawas to Ba Kelalan highlands is a turn-off to contractors who fear it is ... The Borneo Post Online | Friday, 3 July 2009 |












































The dollar climbed from a three-week low versus the euro after falling yesterday when Reuters reported that ...