April 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Sunday, 20th April 2003

His Majesty Pays A
Surprise SARS Visit To
See It For Himself

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei visits the Health Ministry

Bandar Seri Begawan - With the mystery killer disease Sars raging in the region His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei yesterday focused his concern on the nation's health facilities. ...FULL STORY

Snatch Thief Gets
Away With $50,000

Bandar Seri Begawan - A snatch thief got away with $50,000 from a businessman who went to a shop carrying the money, which he just withdrew from a bank. ...FULL STORY

Twelve Deaths On Brunei Roads
In Four Months Say Police

Students listens to a briefing

Bandar Seri Begawan - There were nine road accidents and twelve deaths on Brunei roads in the first four months this year. ...FULL STORY

Two Women Disappear,
Police Ask Public Help

Noorfaridahwati binti Ramle

Bandar Seri Begawan - The police are seeking help in tracing two missing women. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

The Iraqi boy cast as the human face of war
Baghdad - With Saddam Hussein's whereabouts still a mystery, western media coverage of the war focused instead on the fortunes of three Iraqis named Ali.

OTHER REPORTS

Vietnam prostitutes brush up their chat-up lines
Hanoi - Vietnamese prostitutes trying to lure customers in the resort town of China Beach have been taking English classes to improve their chances, state-run media has said.