April 2008

NEWS ARCHIVE 2008

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Thursday, 24th April 2008

His Majesty receives the title of Honorary Member of the
Special Air Force Corps from the President of Indonesia

Bandar Seri Begawan - Military ties between Brunei and the Republic of Indonesia were further strengthened with the conferment of two honorary titles to His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei yesterday. ...FULL STORY
Related News: Her Majesty At Handicraft Expo, Fashion Show In Indonesia | Right Royal Welcome in Indonesia | Brunei-Indonesia Ties At A Glance | Brunei, Indonesia Ties Hit A New High | Sultan Lauds Closer Ties With Indonesia | Sultan, Indonesian President In 2.7 Kilometre Morning Walk | Sultan Receives Honorary Titles | Her Majesty Tours Fish Farm In Jakarta | Indonesia Seeks More Brunei Investment

BMC Reassures Residents
On Jobs And Environment

Brunei Methanol Company (BMC) management
officials at the meeting yesterday

Bandar Seri Begawan - Among the concerns raised during the first meeting between the Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd (BMC) and the Liang Lumut community are the impact of construction works on the environment, residents staying near the project site, opportunities for jobs and SMEs, employment application feedback and real estate issues. ...FULL STORY

SCB's Regional CEO, South East Asia,
Ray Ferguson

Brunei Important To SCB Business In Southeast Asia
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is positioned as one of the top three or four Southeast Asian countries that have made significant contributions to Standard Chartered Bank's (SCB) success in the region. ...FULL STORY

Minister Launches Brunei’s Unique Spatial Data Infrastructure
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Development, Pehin Dato Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Hj Bakar, launched the 'Brunei Spatial Data Infrastructure' (BSDI) at Dewan Betabur of the Ministry of Development yesterday morning.
...FULL STORY

Minister of Development (L) launching the 'Brunei Darussalam Spatial Data Infrastructure' (BSDI) yesterday morning

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iran agrees to discuss alleged nuclear weapons program
Vienna - The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says Iran has agreed to cooperate with its probe of allegations that Tehran tried to develop nuclear weapons.

SPORTS

Friendly Game With Sponsors
Bandar Seri Begawan - In a show of appreciation, Brunei DPMM FC management held a friendly game with the various sponsors who supported the team in the TM Super League 2007/2008 season at the Jerudong Park Mini Stadium last night.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
New York - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to obsess over daily activities.

OTHER REPORTS

Australian hospital closes after poisonous spider invasion: report
Sydney - An invasion of venomous spiders has forced an Australian hospital to evacuate patients and temporarily close its doors, reports said Wednesday.

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