June 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Wednesday, 4th June 2003

Sultan Spends Three Hours On Surprise Visit To RBA

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei made a surprise visit to the Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Schools Evacuated As
Gas Leaks In Serasa

Bandar Seri Begawan - A dangerous gas leak at a chemical factory at the Muara Industrial Complex yesterday morning led to the cordoning off of the Muara area. ...FULL STORY

Filipino - No Plea Yet -
Charged For Causing Death

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - The 47-year-old Filipino who allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old woman believed to be his fiancée - thrice, in the stomach, arms and face - with a knife, was brought to the Magistrate's Court yesterday. ...FULL STORY

His Majesty Orders
Transfer Of Two
Permanent Secretaries

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Prime Minister's Office has announced that His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has consented to the transfer of Awang Haji Jemat, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports as Permanent Secretary. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Mid-East foes talk peace
Bush seeks progress on the peace plan US President George W Bush has begun peace talks with the Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers at a landmark summit in Jordan.

OTHER REPORTS

Basil Fawlty-style hotel owner 'locked up guests'
A Basil Fawlty style hotel owner is being investigated by police after locking his guests inside following a series of complaints.