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Thursday, 29th January 2004

Brunei Takes Measures
Against bird flu Virus


Dr. Hjh Kalsom bte Abd Latif and Awg Jumat bin Hj Alim


Bandar Seri Begawan - As the outbreak of bird flu is ravaging Asian nations, Brunei's Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources has assured the public that the Sultanate is free from the avian flu and the government is taking appropriate measures to prevent an outbreak in the country.                                               ...FULL STORY

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Important Role Of
Tourists Boosting Local
Economy Stressed


David Kirkland captured the essence of Brunei's
 beauty as well as its friendly people.


Bandar Seri Begawan – Tourists coming to Brunei and staying in hotels and using tourism related services contribute directly to the economy of the country and thus help maintain and increase job opportunities and economic activities.                                                     ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Placing Brunei On World Map | Tourism Chief Wants More Visitors To Stay Longer

 


Dato' Nazir. Photo Portillo

M'sian Market As Gateway For Local Companies
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A partnership between Malaysia and Brunei was mooted for a quick solution towards the development of Brunei's capital market.
                                                      
 ...FULL STORY

Related Storiy: Brunei Econ Outlook Discussed

 

Women Syabu Dealers Cracked In Kg Ayer
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A total of 200 grammes of 'Syabu' or Methylamphetamine were confiscated by the Special Operations Squad from the Enforcement and Intelligence Division of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in several raids last week in Brunei Muara District.                                   
...FULL STORY

Related Story: Six Women Pushers Held In Big Drug Raid In Kampong Ayer

   
WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Baghdad hotel car bomb kills 4, wounds 17
Baghdad -
A car bomb exploded in front of a hotel used by Westerners in central Baghdad on Wednesday, partially destroying the three-story building and killing at least four people including a South African.
SPORTS

New Coach For Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan - There is a new coach at the helm of Brunei football, for now at least. Karim Eencherifa from Morocco arrived in Brunei just a few days ago and was seen to be putting the players through their paces yesterday morning.
YOUR HEALTH

Are women more prone to injuries?
New York -
It's that time of year when many people start trying to get into shape, but it may be more difficult for women than men.
OTHER REPORTS

Slippery surprise as python appears in Barcelona toilet
Barcelona -
A python snake mysteriously appeared in a toilet bowl in a home near Barcelona in northeastern Spain at the weekend, police said on Sunday.

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