February 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2008

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Friday, 29th February 2008

Fuel Siphoned Via 7km
PVC Pipe To Sarawak

Customs official showing the pipe running
across the border.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The ingenuity of an alleged fuel smuggling operation across the border that was busted yesterday raised many an eyebrow as Brunei's senior Customs officials rushed to the spot to investigate the innovative method. ...FULL STORY

Brunei's Challenge Is
To Shed Dependency On
Oil & Gas: Report

Brunei Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - The slow progress of the private sector, lack of transparency and public accountability and modest economic growth insufficient to generate enough jobs for the growing labour force were highlighted at the recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) Secretariat report on trade policies and practices in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Japanese Co Looks To Build Plant In Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - PHARMEX Japan - a Japanese company specialising in the export of Japanese generic drugs - is looking to build a pharmaceutical packaging plant in Brunei Darussalam. ...FULL STORY

Bulk Fuel Sales: 400-Litre Limit And Approved Drums Only
Bandar Seri Begawan - From March 3, 2008, bulk sales of fuel at petrol stations nationwide will require the use of approved steel drums and the volume purchased will be limited to a maximum of 400 litres per purchase by customers. ...FULL STORY

Fuel station staff showing the proper procedure for purchasing fuel in bulk.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

29 militants killed in south Afghanistan
Kandahar - A militant ambush of an opium poppy eradication force sparked clashes that left 25 Taliban fighters and a policeman dead, a provincial police chief said Thursday.

SPORTS

Com United `A' And Family FT Advance
Bandar Seri Begawan - Com United `A' and Family FT of Group F advanced to the next round of the National Futsal Championship organised by BAFA and Brunei Muara District Football Association at the Multi-Purpose Hall Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium Complex on Wednesday night.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: What's Behind My Migraine?
New York - Migraines are severe headaches that can also cause nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

OTHER REPORTS

Australian bandits confronted by biker gang
Sydney - A pair of hapless bandits in Australia received a shock when they burst into a Sydney sports club brandishing machetes only to find it occupied by about 50 bikers.

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