May 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Sunday, 18th May 2003

Multi-Million-Dollar
Royal Foundation Comes
Under Ruler's Preview

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei and Her Majesty Raja Isteri

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's largest charitable body, the 10-year-old multi- million-dollar Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation came under royal focus yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Dead Whale To Get
'New Life' At The Museum

A Bryde's Whale

Bandar Seri Begawan - The whale that was found decomposed on the so-called Monkey Island a few days ago was presumably the same whale that was released into the deep from Pelumpong Island. ...FULL STORY

Related News - Sad End To A Gentle Giant

His Majesty Consents To 7,231
House And Lot Applications

Brunei capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei has consented to a total of 7,231 applications for the land lot or house under the National Housing Development Scheme. ...FULL STORY

SARS: Singapore's Loss,
Australia's Gain

Bandar Seri Begawan - With the uncertain Sars situation prevailing in Singapore and elsewhere in South East Asia Brunei parents are having second thoughts in sending their children to these countries for studies.
...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Terrorist blasts kill 40 in Casablanca
Casablanca - Terrorists set off a string of explosions in the heart of Casablanca, killing at least 40 people, according to a government official.

OTHER REPORTS

Lightning strikes twice for golfer
Cambridgeshire - A golfer has told how he completed a round despite being hit by lightning twice within 30 minutes.