August 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Wednesday, 6th August 2003

Prince Jefri’s Return
Could Have Far Reaching
Effect Say Observers

HRH Prince Jefri

Bandar Seri Begawan – The presence of HRH Prince Jefri last night at the National Koran Reading Competition is a firm indication that the estranged prince is back in the royal fold for all intent and purpose after a five-year absence, observers here believe. ...FULL STORY

Sultan Upholds
Islamic Values

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Bandar Seri Begawan - There has been some confusion among people about the interpretation of civilisation and ignorance. ...FULL STORY

His Majesty To Grace
15th PECC Meeting

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei has delivered a keynote address to open the three-day 15th PECC (Pacific Economic Co-operation Council) General Meeting. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Ruler Visits
Welfare Home, Schools
To See For himself

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan Hji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, yesterday made a surprise visit to the Welfare Home of the Community Development Department in Kampung Pulaie as well as to two primary schools. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Police highlight Bali similarities in Jakarta blast
Jakarta - Police hunting for clues to who blew up a U.S.-run luxury hotel in the Indonesian capital said on Wednesday the explosives and methods resembled those used in last year's deadly Bali nightclub blasts.

OTHER REPORTS

Man charged after policeman hit by water gun
Durham - A man is set to face magistrates after an incident in which a passing policeman was hit in the face by a stream of water from a high-powered novelty water gun.