Brunei Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan – There is no way for the horrendous smoke and toxic fumes to go away anytime soon.                                              ...FULL STORY

Makati, Philippines - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government successfully foiled Sunday night a coup attempt staged by some 296 military officers and men.                                        ...FULL STORY

US Visa

Bandar Seri Begawan - The American Embassy here said that citizens of Brunei holding the machine-readable passport (MRP) will not be required to obtain a visa to enter the United States.                          ...FULL STORY

Brunei HIgh Court

Kuala Belait - Judge Dato Steven Chong in the High Court dismissed bail application a counsel submitted to free the alleged murder suspect and wife of the late 41-year-old Awang Mahmud Haji Ismail yesterday.                                                                                                        ...FULL STORY

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