November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 7th December 2004

Sultan Highlights
Values Of Global
Scouting

His Majesty views an exhibit

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, in a titah highlighted the importance of values posted by the scouts movement throughout the world. ...FULL STORY

Related Story -Sultan Opens Regional Scout Meet

MoU Begins New Chapter For
Brunei-Singapore Health Ties

Bandar Seri Begawan – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing doctors and medical officers from Brunei and Singapore to undergo training and research in both countries was signed at the premises of the Ministry of Health yesterday. ...FULL STORY

	Housemaid Further Remanded In Baby Poisoning Attempt Bandar Seri Begawan – A 34-year-old housemaid who allegedly mixed bleach (Clorox) with rice porridge she gave a baby boy was further remanded until investigations are complete. ...FULL STORY

	Low Cost Carriers Boost Asia Pacific’s Growing Passenger Traffic Bandar Seri Begawan – Low cost carriers servicing Brunei and other nations in Asia Pacific have created a new aviation culture and this trend is beginning to capture the imaginations in Asia. ...FULL STORY

Local Man Jailed And Caned For String Of Offences

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. Consulate attacked in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah - Islamic militants threw explosives at the gate of the heavily guarded U.S. consulate in Jeddah in a bold assault, then forced their way into the building, prompting a gunbattle.

SPORTS

Brunei host ASSC meets
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei marked another milestone in developing the regional sports level by hosting the 41st Asean Schools Sports Council (ASSC) Management Committee Meeting and the 50th ASSC Technical and Physical Fitness Meeting at the Centre Point Hotel, Gadong yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

A nutty way to improve cholesterol in diabetes
Chicago - Incorporating a handful of walnuts into a healthy diet may help people with type 2 diabetes improve their cholesterol levels and reduce their risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.

OTHER REPORTS

Hong Kong welcomes 20 millionth visitor
Hong Kong - Dutch holidaymaker Barbara Wallerbosch was stopped on her way through the immigration desk at Hong Kong airport -- and told she had made history as the 20 millionth visitor this year.