January 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 15th February 2005

Counter-Terrorism Tops
Agenda In Sultan’s
Aussie Visit Today

HM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bilateral security cooperation between Brunei and Australia will top the agenda during His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei’s six-day Working Visit to Australia beginning today. ...FULL STORY

Trial Begins For Ex-Minister
In Corruption Case

Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail bin Pengiran Hj Damit

Bandar Seri Begawan - Former Minister of Development Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail bin Pengiran Haji Damit and Wong Tim Kai, Managing Director of Ted Sdn. Bhd, appeared yesterday before the Brunei High Court for their application of hearing as the trial proceedings began. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Former Development Minister’s Case Begins Today In Brunei High Court

No Bird Flu Cases In Brunei But Vigilance Continues Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei is free of the highly pathogenic avian influenza and that all poultry and poultry products available in the market are safe for human consumption. ...FULL STORY Related Story: Brunei Remains Bird Flu-Free

HRH Princess Hajah Masna	Princess Attends Open House At Chinese Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan – Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador At Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended a Chinese New Year open house at the Embassy of China yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq's Shias in landmark poll victory
Baghdad - Iraq's Shia Muslims sealed their historic political ascendancy last night when they won just under half of the votes in the country's landmark multi-party elections.

SPORTS

QAF FC Bag NBT Challenge Trophy
Bandar Seri Begawan - QAF FC bagged the 3rd NBT Challenge Trophy 2005 when they defeated Polis DiRaja Brunei 4-3 in a thrilling final at the JBS Complex last night.

YOUR HEALTH

Love Doc: Kissing is best Valentine's gift
Seattle - This Valentine's Day, forget the flowers and chocolate. Cherie Byrd has a better idea: Learn to pucker up.

OTHER REPORTS

Saudi morality police see red over Valentine roses
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia's morality police are on the scent of illicit red roses as part of a clampdown on would-be St Valentine's lovers in the strict Muslim kingdom.