February 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Wednesday, 19th February 2003

Brunei's Bankrupt
Travel Business Urged
To Look Inbound

A Swiss tourist waves in the camera

Bandar Seri Begawan - If Brunei's flagging travel industry, which now concentrates on outbound business is to turn around, the local travel agents should give serious consideration to inbound tourism.
...FULL STORY

Fake Brunei Money In Miri
Man and Woman Held

Bandar Seri Begawan - Counterfeit Brunei currencies have surfaced in the neighbouring Sarawak town of Miri, reports said. ...FULL STORY

Thai Man Who Attempted
Escape Jailed Four Months

Kuala Belait - A Thai man, who attempted to escape through a window during a raid the Kuala Belait Immigration Enforcement Section made on Thursday night, was sentenced to four months in prison for overstaying illegally in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Judge Dismisses
Driving Ban Appeal

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - Judge Dato Paduka Steven Chong dismissed an appeal made by a local man against his 12-month driving ban order because the man failed to give any special reason for him not to be disqualified. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush rejects global protests on Iraq
Washington - US President Bush says he will still push for a second United Nations resolution but will proceed without one if necessary.

OTHER REPORTS

Valentine's Day hits world's oldest profession
Bratislava - Prostitutes in Slovakia say they have been forced to reduce their prices after Valentine's Day saw a drop in business.