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Friday, 15th February 2008

Comfort For
Flood Victims


His Majesty surveys one of the houses that was badly
affected in the flood


Bangar -
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam showed his concern for people who have been affected in the Temburong District, following the flash floods that hit the Green Jewel February 9, by visiting some of the worst-hit areas yesterday.                
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Related News: HM Gives Temburong Folk Reason To Smile Again | Flash Floods Wreck Havoc In Temburong | Flood Havoc In Temburong | Long Wait As Floods Temporarily Stop Temburong-Limbang Ferry | Relief Efforts In Full Swing | Flood Relief Fund Launched | Residents Complain Amid Massive Clean-Up | Rescue And Relief Operations Put Life Back On Track In Temburong | Tours Flood - Hit Areas | Sultan Awards Land Grants, Donations

Brunei Forum To Bring
Awareness On Biz
Opportunities


Brunei Capital


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The upcoming Brunei Forum to be held in Singapore next week is expected to heighten awareness and understanding of Brunei and convey the message that Brunei's economy is growing and new business opportunities and partnerships abound in the Sultanate for international companies.                                             
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Brunei High Court

 

$1,600 Fine For Stealing At Petrol Pumps
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A 30-year-old Bruneian who cheated two fuel attendants into delivering $28 worth of petrol was fined $1,600 or in default four months' imprisonment by the Bandar Magistrate's Court.                        
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4 Immigration Offenders Caught
Bandar Seri Begawan -
The Immigration Dept officers caught a 47-year-old Indonesian housemaid, Harti, on Wednesday for breaching her work permit.                                
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One of the offenders was found hiding behind a door during Ops Pintas 17

 

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Al-Qaida in Iraq threatens Israel
Cairo - The purported leader of al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq called in a new posting on a militant Web site on Thursday for attacks on Israel and proposed that Iraq's territory be a "launching pad" to seize Jerusalem.

SPORTS

Charity Golf Meet
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Communications and departments under it will be organising a charity golf tournament to collect money for Dana Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al Muhtadee Billah, Pusat Ehsan and KACA centre.

YOUR HEALTH

Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
New York - People who live near major airports may be disturbed by the din of aircraft flying overhead all day, but a new study finds it can also boost their blood pressure even while they're sleeping.

OTHER REPORTS

Valentine: not so much about love, actually
London - Eight million Americans admit they send themselves Valentine's Day gifts -- they may feel lonely and unloved but at least they will get something nice.

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