January 2005

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Saturday, 19th February 2005

Poison E-Mail Targets
Brunei For Fast Buck

Bandar Seri Begawan - A virulent e-mail scam on the lines of the infamous so-called "Nigerian Fax Scam" this time aimed at smearing the good image of Brunei has surfaced, causing serious concern among the people and relevant authorities. ...FULL STORY

Former Development Minister Faces
Twelve Corruption Charges

Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail bin Pengiran Hj Damit

Bandar Seri Begawan - In the first ever corruption case against a Brunei government minister here, Queen's Counsel Mr Andrew Macrae singled out nine projects involving corruption amounting to millions of dollars.
...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Former Development Minister’s Case Begins Today In Brunei High Court | Trial Begins For Ex-Minister In Corruption Case | Chief Justice Rules All Charges Against Ex-Minister To Stand | Prosecutions Opening Address : Development Minister Corruption Case

His Majesty Winds Up State Visit In Perth
Perth - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei spent in Perth the last leg of his State Visit to Australia by holding a meeting with Lieutenant General John Sanderson, the Governor of Western Australia. ...FULL STORY

Fire Engulfs Travel Agent’s Bus Parked At Airport
Bandar Seri Begawan - A bus owned by Sunshine Tour & Travel parked in front of the arrival hall of the Brunei International Airport caught fire yesterday noon. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Journalists missing in Iraq, Jakarta says
Baghdad - Two Indonesian journalists have gone missing in Iraq while driving from Amman to Karbala, the Indonesian embassy said.

SPORTS

Federation Sets Brunei Age Group Chess Championship
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Chess Federation will be holding the Brunei National Age Group Chess Championship 2005 on Sunday

YOUR HEALTH

Gene 'signature' may predict breast cancer relapse
London - Scientists have discovered a genetic marker that may predict which breast cancer patients are at high risk of recurrence

OTHER REPORTS

Ganglord inaugurates temple as cops search outside
India - A notorious Indian ganglord inaugurated a Hindu temple as police officers searched for him outside.