April 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Friday, 7th April 2006

Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna

Beijing - Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, continued with her official visit to China yesterday afternoon. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Busy Day For Princess Masna During Official Visit To China | Princess Hjh Masna Leaves For China | Princess Masna Meets Chinese Vice Minister

Handling Of Foreign Workers:
Brunei Keen To Learn From Malaysia

Minister of Home Affairs
Pehin Dato Awg Hj Adanan

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei wants to learn from Malaysia's experience in handling foreign workers, Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Dato Awg Hj Adanan said yesterday in the Malaysian capital, Bernama reported.
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SME Innovation Centre For Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - The SME Innovation Centre is an initiative by the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) as part of its ongoing efforts to support and develop the local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in particular the growing number of technopreneurs in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Flooding Due To Lack Of Maintenance
Bandar Seri Begawan - Lack of maintenance of drainage systems has resulted in the recurrence of floods in Mukim Kiudang, particularly in the areas of Kg Padnunok and Kg Batang Mitus," said penghulu of Mukim Kiudang, Major (Rtd) Hj Mohd Shah bin Hj Md Noor. ...FULL STORY

Flood

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Thai PM hands over power to deputy
Bangkok - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra handed over power to a longtime friend and fellow police officer Wednesday.

SPORTS

Brunei Miss Quarterfinals
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei failed to qualify for- the quarterfinals after they were held to a goalless draw by Bhutan in their last group B match of the AFC Challenge Cup 2006 at MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong last night.

YOUR HEALTH

Eating less may lead to a longer life
New York - A preliminary study in human suggests that reducing calories may well extend life, researchers report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.

OTHER REPORTS

McDonald's unveils 'online casting call'
Washington - Want to get your face in front of 50 million people? Here's your big chance — have it featured on a McDonald's cup or bag.

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