January 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Friday, 16th January 2004

Foreign Investors Awaiting Green
Signal To Come In

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) has done its part to find potential foreign investors, who are now knocking hard on Brunei's doors. ...FULL STORY

Herbal Entrepreneurs Culture
Brunei’s Medicinal Plants

Dato Haji Idris, Permanent Secretary

Bandar Seri Begawan – Herbal entrepreneurs and pioneers in Brunei are developing the potential aspects of the country’s rich and arable plants containing natural medication value. ...FULL STORY

Amelia Gallego	Public Assistance Sought To Trace Missing Filipino Bandar Seri Begawan - The police is seeking the public assistance in tracing a missing Filipino woman. ...FULL STORY

	Sufficient Livestock Supply Assured For Aidiladha Bandar Seri Begawan – Suppliers have assured Muslim families of a sufficient supply of livestock for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidil Adha or the feast of sacrifice this year. ...FULL STORY

Man Jailed For Drug Abuse In KB

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Pentagon: Suicides of U.S. troops rising in Iraq
Washington - At least 21 U.S. troops have committed suicide in Iraq, a growing toll that represents one of every seven American "non-hostile" deaths since the war began last March, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

SPORTS

Brunei To Host Olympic Meet For Special People
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be hosting the first sport championship for mentally retarded athletes in this country.

YOUR HEALTH

Study: Ecstasy linked with long-term memory loss
London - People who take the drug ecstasy are more likely to suffer from long-term memory loss, according to a British study published on Thursday.

OTHER REPORTS

Japanese toy maker comes up with dream machine
Tokyo - A Japanese toy company says it's developed a gadget that will enable people to control their dreams.