June 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Thursday, 12th June 2003

Tobacco Smuggler's
Heavy Fine Fails
To Go Up In Smoke

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei High Court has dismissed a 47-year-old local man's appeal against a fine of $34,700 or 15 months jail in default. William Richard Doughty in his appeal said he was carrying boxes of tobacco belonging to someone else. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Immigration Gets
Tough On OffenDers, Says
Department Head

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is coming heavy on immigration offences, it was announced today. ...FULL STORY

Post Still Holds Its Own
Against Internet Challenge

Bandar Seri Begawan - The postal services is still relevant despite facing stiff competition from modern day technology like e-mail and the mobile phone. ...FULL STORY

Ex-Cook Turned Crook In Hot
Soup As He Asks For Mercy

Bandar Seri Begawan - Breaking into homes and stealing is a very serious crime. It cannot be overemphasised that such offences should be dealt with severely, says Brunei High Court. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Attacks Threaten Middle East Peace Plan
Jerusalem - A U.S.-backed peace plan is in trouble just a week after its launching, with Israeli troops rocketing cars believed to carry militants, settlers digging in for a showdown.

OTHER REPORTS

Turk has world's longest moustache
Turkey - A Turkish man's 5ft 3ins moustache has won him a place in the Guinness Book of Records.