December 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Wednesday, 24th December 2003

Director Says Yellowish
Water Still Safe

Awg Hj Mohd Husin Metassan, Director of Water Services

Bandar Seri Begawan - The main authority for the Sultanate’s water supply yesterday advised people not to be alarmed over the yellowish water that they may encounter on their taps and said that it was simply harmless.
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Night Raid Nets In
A Dozen Detainees

Some of the foreign workers being questioned.

Bandar Seri Begawan – In their relentless efforts in ridding the nation of criminal activities the law enforcement agencies once again launched a surprise raid into several areas in the capital on Monday night.
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Dr Awang Haji Besar Bin Haji Abu Bakar, Haj Managing Director	Intending Pilgrims Told Not To Worry Over Security At Holy Land Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei intending pilgrims are advised not to be unduly worried over the stringent inspections to be conducted by the authority in Saudi Arabia during their stay at the holy land. ...FULL STORY

Brunei High Court	Duo Fined For Stealing Used Aluminium Bandar Seri Begawan - Two unemployed local men pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing 29 kg of used aluminium and were fined $500 each or a month in prison in default. ...FULL STORY

Man Steals Sports Rims To Settle Debts

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. troops arrest militants tied to Saddam aide
Baghdad - U.S. troops have detained three Muslim militants with ties to fugitive Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a former top aide to toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, a senior U.S. military official said on Tuesday.

SPORTS

Nedved awarded Golden Ball honor
Paris - Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved of Juventus has won the Golden Ball as the European Footballer of the Year.

YOUR HEALTH

Obese may have breathing problems during sleep
New York - Obesity is associated with numerous ills, even in children, and new research suggests excess pounds may also prevent kids from getting a good night's sleep.

OTHER REPORTS

Lord of the Rings fans spot mistakes
London - Sharp-eyed movie fans have spotted more than 40 mistakes in the final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.