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Friday, 25th April 2008

Heavy Lending
Is Unhealthy


Pehin Abd Rahman


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The country's banking sector has been, and still is, being dominated by commercial or retail banking activities due to the prevailing demand for such services.         
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Related News: Financial Institutions Urged To Curb Excessive Personal Lending | Private Equity Funds Set Up

Woman Found In
Bunker-Style Hideout


Bunker-style hideout


Bandar Seri Begawan -
A 27-year-old foreign woman, banned from entering the country, was pulled out from a bunker-style secret hideout at a rented house in Kg Sumbiling, Bukit Salat by law enforcement personnel from the National Registration and Immigration Department during a raid.
...FULL STORY


His Majesty is bid farewell by senior Indonesian military personnel

Their Majesties Conclude State Visit
Bandar Seri Begawan -
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha left Jakarta for Brunei yesterday after concluding the three-day State Visit to Indonesia.                            
...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 | Sultan Honoured With Tittles | Indonesians Welcome Sultan's Visit

Minister Wants Stereotype Schools To Embrace Change
Bandar Seri Begawan -
The need for a mindset change in education was the main agenda during the first 2008 dialogue between the Minister of Education, Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman bin Dato Hj Mohamed Taib, and school principals, held yesterday at the International Rizqun Hotel.
                                                
...FULL STORY


Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman bin Dato Hj Mohamed Taib delivering his speech

Related News: Education Minister Calls For Change In Mindset

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Spy case poses questions on size of Israeli ring
Jerusalem - The case of an 84-year-old New Jersey man charged with passing secrets to an Israeli agent a quarter-century ago has created speculation that more Americans may have been serving Israeli intelligence than previously thought.

SPORTS

Battle For Badminton Supremacy
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A total of 25 badminton teams from, private and government secondary schools and colleges in Zone 11 are battling for honour in a badminton tournament at the Form Six Centre from April 24 to May 5.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: If you have to take iron supplements
New York - If you are anemic or need iron supplements for another reason, taking the pills can be difficult.

OTHER REPORTS

Belgium probes why chips are getting more expensive
Brussels - The Belgian government announced Wednesday it was opening an inquiry into the correct price of a bag of "frites," or chips -- the national dish.

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