May 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 19th May 2003

Top Brunei Official's
Call To Stop Abusing
Leaders On Internet

Bandar Seri Begawan - The use of Internet for negative and abusive purposes is one of the many undesirable consequences of the fast growing globalisation era and that trend should be stopped in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Bridge Over Brunei River
A Hot Issue Once Again

Raised footbridge over the Brunei River

Bandar Seri Begawan - A bridge over Brunei River has become a hot issue once again.
...FULL STORY

Two Thai Women, Man
Nabbed In Anti-Vice Raid

Two women suspects.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Anti-Vice Unit from Gadong Headquarters detained two Thai women believed to be involved in prostitution in the capital Saturday night. ...FULL STORY

Anthrax Scare Was
Only Baby Napkin

Kuala Belait - A parcel labeled "Anthrax" that was found in Seria Post Office on April 26, which led to panic and chaos, but actually contained an old baby napkin that was already used for wiping.
...FULL STORY

Aussie Education Show
Today At Seameo Voctech

Seria participants yesterday

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Australian Education exhibition moves to Seameo Voctech, Jalan Pasar Baharu, Gadong in the Brunei capital today and will be open from 2pm until 7pm. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Suicide bombers strike Israel amid summit
Jerusalem - A suicide bomber killed seven passengers and himself Jerusalem bus while a second bomber blew himself up on the city's outskirts, police said.

OTHER REPORTS

Science confirms -- politicians lie
London - It's official -- after intensive research, scientists have concluded that politicians lie.