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Sunday, 9th May 2004

Sultan Launches Good News
For Brunei’s Oil And Gas


Seria –
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah yesterday launched the 75th celebration of Brunei’s oil and gas industry that continues to bring home a record income of $900 million.                            
  ...FULL STORY

Related Story: His Majesty Leads Oil And Gas Diamond Jubilee

Check Agents And Employers
For Abusing Maids


Bandar Seri Begawan -
Incidence of abuse of domestic helpers or amahs are relatively low in this country. But, some civic-minded people believe that it is time that certain protective measures are set in motion in Brunei too.                                                                          
...FULL STORY


 

Local Man Gets Four Years For Stealing US$1
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A 33-year-old local man was jailed four years for stealing a wallet containing BND$15 and US$1 after pleading guilty to the charge of theft before the Bandar Magistrates' Court yesterday.                              
...FULL STORY


Brunei Capital

Brunei’s History Is In Pictures
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A still photo exhibition is now going on in the capital to tell what Brunei is and to expose the talents of local photographers.  
                                                    
...FULL STORY





 
WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Sadr militiamen attack British forces in Basra
Basra - Shi'ite militiamen loyal to embattled rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr launched a series of hit-and-run attacks on British forces in the southern city of Basra on Saturday, witnesses said.
SPORTS

HSBC Grabs Inter-Bank FA Cup After Beating IDBB
Bandar Seri Begawan -
HSBC won the Inter-Bank FA Cup in style when they beat IDBB 5-1 in the final at JBS field last night.

 

YOUR HEALTH

VA restructuring hospital operations
Washington - The Veterans Affairs Department will close three hospitals in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Mississippi and build two new ones in Nevada and Florida as part of much-anticipated restructuring plan.
OTHER REPORTS

In Chicago, a scavenger hunt unlike others
Chicago - Bring in a "McDonald's Sad Meal," find a graduate thesis written on napkins or build a log cabin blindfolded.

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