July 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Monday, 4th July 2005

Be Strong And Of Good
Character, Ruler
Tells Scouts

Bandar Seri Begawan – Be good and be strong. His Majesty the Sultan said this when he expressed confidence in Brunei Scouts Association to produce good leaders because of its secure and strong foundation. ...FULL STORY

Related Link: Picture Gallery: Sultan's Scouts Association Visit

Related Story: Sultan opens Scouts HQ

No Tax On Bruneians
Driving Into Malaysia

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei-registered cars owned by Bruneians or any other foreigners from the Sultanate will not be taxed. Only Malaysians driving Brunei-registered cars will have to pay duty from May 19.
...FULL STORY

Sultan Signals War On Smoking Bandar Seri Begawan – Tough anti-smoking laws are soon come to force by royal decree. ...FULL STORY	Minister of Health delivering his speech.

His Majesty Congratulates President Bush
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan has congratulated President George W. Bush, on Independence Day of USA. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Gunmen kidnap Egypt's top envoy to Iraq
Baghdad - An Egyptian envoy expected to become Iraq's first Arab ambassador since Iraq's new government took office was kidnapped in Baghdad, weeks after arriving in the country, diplomats said Sunday.

SPORTS

Late Goal Heartache
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Wasps suffered a big blow last night in their chances of qualifying for a place in the 2005 Malaysian Cup as they were beaten 1-0 by visitors Kuala Lumpur with a late goal at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in a Group A fixture of the Malaysian Premier League.

YOUR HEALTH

Snoring can predict kids' hyperactivity
Michigan - Experts have known that children who snore may be far more likely to have problems with attention and hyperactivity than kids who don't.

OTHER REPORTS

Gladiators battle in revived Jordan games
Jerash - After a 2,000-year lull, games have again hit the sands of Jordan's famed Roman-ruin city of Jerash, as a group of Jordanian investors and a Swedish history buff are re-creating gladiator matches.

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