May 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Friday, 23rd May 2003

True To His Words,
His Majesty Gives
Away Homes

Bandar Seri Begawan - Surely, charity begins at home. Years back, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei promised to give home to the homeless Bruneians. ...FULL STORY

Her Majesty Awards Women
At Special Gathering

Her Majesty presents the 'Women's
Council Hijrah Service Year 1424' award

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday consented to attend a special mass gathering for women marking Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.'s birthday anniversary. ...FULL STORY

Livewire Offers Cash
To Young Businessmen

Bandar Seri Begawan - Cash prize of more than $33,000 is up for grab in the Livewire Awards 2003. The launching of the competition was held this morning at the Empire Hotel and Country Club. ...FULL STORY

Brunei, Japan To Enhance
Trade Relations

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam and Japan will enhance their trade relations. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

WHO lifts Hong Kong travel advisory
Geneva - The U.N. health agency canceled its warning against travel to Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guangdong, an advisory that was imposed because of the outbreak of SARS.

OTHER REPORTS

Everest conquered by 70-year-old
Kathmandu - A 70-year-old Japanese has scaled Mount Everest, a week before the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the peak, becoming the oldest person to climb the world's highest mountain.