January 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Thursday, 8th January 2004

Bandar Seri Begawan - For the first time since independence Brunei will be celebrating the National Day in the evening. ...FULL STORY

Related story: Preparations On Way For Brunei’s 20th National Day

Brunei Readies 20-Year Strategic
Plan For Technical Education

Bandar Seri Begawan – A 20-year strategic plan is being readied for the establishment of a comprehensive, quality and relevant technical education in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

	Police Nab Phone Card Thief Bandar Seri Begawan - An alert cashier and swift action by police led to a suspected phone card thief being nabbed after the local youth allegedly robbed a grocery shop in Jln Muara. ...FULL STORY

	7 Years, 12 Strokes For Ex-Army Man Bandar Seri Begawan - A 24-year-old former soldier received a minimum sentence of seven years jail and 12 strokes of the cane yesterday when he pleaded guilty to stealing various prepaid cards costing more than $2,000 and large sums of money from two retail shops last year. ...FULL STORY

Indonesian Jailed For Impersonating Countryman

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Lawyer: Anna Lindh suspect confesses
Stockholm - The man suspected by police of fatally stabbing Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh while she shopped with a friend last year has confessed to the crime, his lawyer said Wednesday.

SPORTS

Brunei-Sabah Friendly Tomorrow
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei national football team will be hosting Borneo neighbours and Malaysia Cup runners-up Sabah in a pre-season football friendly tomorrow, January 9.

YOUR HEALTH

High heels may help women avoid knee problems
London - New research says women who wear high heels may avoid painful knee conditions in later life.

OTHER REPORTS

Artist turns animals into everyday objects
Santiago - A Chilean artist is making a name for herself with an exhibition in which stuffed animals are transformed into household objects.