January 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Monday, 14th February 2005

EX Development Minister’s
Case Begins Today In
Brunei High Court

Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail bin Pengiran Hj Damit

Bandar Seri Begawan – The sensational case against former Minister of Development Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail bin Pengiran Hj Damit and a former Managing Director of Ted Sendirian Berhad, Wong Tim Kai charged before the Magistrate Court Bandar Seri Begawan under the Prevention of Corruption Act May 13 last year will begin full hearing in the High Court today. ...FULL STORY

Ransom That Was
Hard To Muster

Three of the kidnappers who were arrested in Taman Datuk Harun

Kuala Lumpur - Petaling Jaya (NST) - When kidnappers put a RM150, 000 price on Wong Kim Seng's head last week, they did not realise how much of a strain it was for his family to raise the ransom. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Phone Call from kidnapper saves Son of expatriates in brunei

Philippine Embassy Warns Of Text Scam
Bandar Seri Begawan - Local residents continue to receive text messages originating from the Philippines stating that the recipients have won prizes after their mobile numbers came out in a draw. ...FULL STORY

Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Awg Hazair bin Hj Abdullah

Pehin Hazair Highlights Role Of Society In Belait Consultation Meeting
Kuala Belait - A number of developmental projects have been constructed by the government especially those aimed towards strengthening the economy of Brunei. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

17 die in Iraq bombing, vote results set
Baghdad - A car bomb killed 17 people Saturday and injured 21 others in a mostly Shiite Muslim town south of Baghdad, and U.S. troops backed by tanks battled rebels in the country's third-largest city.

SPORTS

A Night That’s Best Forgotten
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a night of frustration for Brunei at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium last night

YOUR HEALTH

Stressed out and sick about it
Chicago - Whether you're caring for a loved one who's ill, coping with the loss of a job, or recovering from an abusive relationship, it's a good bet that you're experiencing some level of stress.

OTHER REPORTS

Couples lock lips at Kissing Festival
Manila - Thousands of couples got Valentine's Day celebrations going early, locking lips at midnight Saturday in what organizers dubbed "Lovapalooza 2."