December 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Tuesday, 6th December 2005

Her Majesty Pg Anak Hj Saleha delivers the titah at the
opening ceremony of Leaders Gathering 2005.

Bandar Seri Begawan – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Saleha yesterday said strengths and values of leadership are key issues for any organisation or movement. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Her Majesty Declares Leaders Gathering Open

Court Hears Mystery
Fund Donor

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan – The question of a mystery fund donor surfaced before Chief Justice in the corruption case in which Brunei's exminister of development and a contractor are charged. ...FULL STORY

The new Labuan International Ferry Passenger Terminal that will be operational on December 15

New Labuan Ferry Terminal To Open Dec 15
Bandar Seri Begawan – After several opening delays due to technical problems, the RM30 million Labuan International Passengers Ferry Terminal is set to operate on December 15. The new terminal is expected to provide a more comfortable journey for visitors to the island. ...FULL STORY

Brunei To Host Royal Bank Of Canada's Asian Strategy Meet
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei has been selected by Royal Bank of Canada Financial Group to host its 2006 Asian strategy conference. ...FULL STORY

Royal Bank Of Canada

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Saddam's defense team walks out of court
Baghdad - Saddam Hussein's defense team walked out of the courtroom Monday shortly after the former leader's trial resumed because the judge refused to allow former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark to challenge the tribunal's legitimacy in an address to the court.

SPORTS

Brunei DPMM FC Fight Back TO Share The Spoil
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a nervous start for Brunei DPMM FC in their opening Group A match of the 2005/2006 Malaysian Premier League as they had to come back from a goal down to share the honours in a 1 - 1 with Terengganu.

YOUR HEALTH

Study finds coffee reduces liver risk
Washington - Coffee and tea may reduce the risk of serious liver damage in people who drink alcohol too much, are overweight, or have too much iron in the blood, researchers reported on Sunday.

OTHER REPORTS

Charity leads to jail in Indonesian city
Jakarta - In the Indonesian city of Palembang, giving alms to beggars on the street will not necessarily lead to heaven, but instead may land you in jail.

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