February 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Wednesday, 25th February 2004

Speculation Rife In
Brunei On New Minister
Of National Vision

Bandar Seri Begawan – Speculation is rife in Brunei ever since the Brunei ruler proclaimed on Sunday that a “Task Force” to update the national vision and development planning with a head “at ministerial level” would be appointed. ...FULL STORY

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Brunei National Bank Fiasco
Recalled With Death Of Mr Khoo

Mr Khoo Teck Phuat

Bandar Seri Begawan – The passing away of Singapore hotel and banking tycoon 86-year-old Mr Khoo Teck Puat during the weekend in Singapore is evoking some painful memories in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

	Malaysian Couple Nabbed For Smuggling Hot Goods Bandar Seri Begawan – A Malaysian couple was detained yesterday at the Industrial Complex in Kampung Salar in Muara for allegedly trying to smuggle liquor and cigarettes. ...FULL STORY

	Stadium A Sea Of People On National Day Bandar Seri Begawan – The Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium was swarmed with people as early as 5 p.m. who enthusiastically took part in the pulsating beat of Brunei’s 20th National Day celebration on Monday night. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Pakistan launches fresh anti-Al Qaeda offensive
Islamabad - Pakistani troops launched a fresh offensive Tuesday against al Qaeda and Taliban militants hiding in remote tribal areas near the Afghan border, officials said.

SPORTS

Van Nistelrooy missing David Beckham
London - Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted his team are missing David Beckham.

YOUR HEALTH

Study: No-Smoking areas offer partial protection
London - Designated no-smoking areas in restaurants and clubs provide only partial or no protection against second-hand smoke, Australian researchers said on Tuesday.

OTHER REPORTS

Bin Laden top for U.S. pay-per-view execution?
New York - One in five Americans would likely pay to watch a televised execution of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden if he were found guilty and sentenced to death.

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