August 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Wednesday, 31st August 2005

Leaders Note Progress
In Resolving Maritime Issues

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Heads of State of Brunei and Malaysia have noted progress in the long-drawn negotiations between the two countries in resolving the issues of maritime delimitation, said Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Brunei, Malaysia Explore New Areas Of Cooperation | His Majesty’s Morning Stroll With Malaysian PM

Workers Complain
Over Unpaid Wages

Foreign workers gather before the
Prime Minister's Office building.

Bandar Seri Begawan - More than 300 foreign workers made their presence felt yesterday as they gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Office building in the capital to voice their concerns over alleged unpaid wages.
...FULL STORY

	Attractive 3G Packages From B.Mobile Bandar Seri Begawan - Cheaper call rates and attractive price packages await subscribers when B-Mobile Communications Sdn Bhd, the country's first 3G mobile phone services provider, officially launches the service. ...FULL STORY

'Gas Blast' At Orchid Garden Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan - Emergency Services immediately rushed to Orchid Garden Hotel following a 'gas explosion' that ripped through the 1st floor kitchen of the hotel at 2.14pm yesterday. ...FULL STORY	One of the rescued hotel staf members being taken to safety.

Malaysian Jailed For Cross-Border Plant Delivery To Friend

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Sunnis face dilemma on Iraq constitution
Baghdad - Rebuffed in the constitution deliberations, Sunni Arabs now face a dilemma: boycott the Oct. 15 referendum on a new charter and hand the Shiites a landslide victory, or take part in a vote that demographics suggest they'll lose.

SPORTS

Watch Out For `Cold Face Killer'
Bandar Seri Begawan - With just 10 days away, Brunei Darussalam will again take centre-stage for one of the largest 9-ball pool tournament - the Brunei 9-Ball Invitational Cup 2005 - which will start on Sept 9 at the National Indoor Stadium.

YOUR HEALTH

Exercise: The right stuff for moms-to-be
New York - There was a time when pregnant women weren't expected to lift a finger in their 'delicate' state, much less exercise.

OTHER REPORTS

Malaysian traffic police offer discounts
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian traffic police are offering a half off discount on millions of unpaid tickets to mark the National Day, and will set up counters at major shopping malls to clear the backlog.

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