November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Thursday, 30th December 2004

Brunei Ruler’s Surprise
Visit Keeps City Leaders
On Their Toes

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, ruler of Brunei made another unannounced visit within 48 hours to Bandar Seri Begawan the capital yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: His Majesty Makes Surprise Visit To Bandar| Royal Walkabout To Inspect City | Sultan Visits Bandar And Gadong | Lowly Vendors Cherish Sultan’s Surprise Visit To Bandar | Closer Look At Bandaran | His Majesty Takes a Closer Look At BSB Municipal

Man Questioned As Police
Still Seek Killers Of
Family In Berakas

Garage where the body of the husband was found.

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Royal Brunei Police have questioned a man about the brutal murder in the Brunei capital two weeks ago when an entire family of three was wiped out. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Mystery Surrounds Brutal Death Of Dusun Family In Serusop | Couple And Daughter Brutally Murdered In Serusop | Brutal Killing Grips Brunei | Brutal Murder Of Couple And Child Shakes The Nation | Police Reveal Grisly Details Of Serusop Killings

Hj Haliluddin

Bruneians Recount Tsunami Horror
Bandar Seri Begawan - As the devastating tsunami claimed many lives in Asia particularly Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, rescue and relief workers are reportedly working tirelessly through the ruins of shattered beach communities witnessing firsthand the distressing death toll.
...FULL STORY

Dato Haji Abdul Rahman

People Smugglers In Brunei Face $1million Fine Jail And Cane
Bandar Seri Begawan – By the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, the trafficking and Smuggling of People Order 2004 was announced. ...FULL STORY

Related Story - New Laws Against Human Trafficking

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

World mobilizes for Asia disaster, toll nears 80,000
Indonesia - Up to 5 million people around the Indian Ocean waited for food and clean water on Thursday as nations hit by one of the biggest tsunamis on record rush to bury their dead and avert the threat of disease.

SPORTS

Tutong B and Temburong A are champions
Bandar Seri Begawan - Tutong B team and Temburong A team emerged champions in the Under-20 and Under-15 categories respectively in the 2004 National Junior Sepak Takraw Championship

YOUR HEALTH

Working while ill increases risk of heart attack
New York - Men who never take a sick day even though they're not in good health may be setting themselves up for a heart attack, according to a new study.

OTHER REPORTS

At war with 'professional' beggars
Rabat - Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan cities with "rented" and drugged children to attract charity may have their days numbered.