May 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Friday, 28th May 2004

Court Seizes
Ex Minister’s Passport
In Corruption Case

Former Development Minister Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrates Court yesterday impounded the passport of the former Development Minister Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail bin Pengiran Haji Damit now facing corruption charges. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories - Sensation in Court as Ex Brunei Minister Charged | Brunei's Development Minister Sacked Deputy Education Minister To Act

Related Links - Anti Corruption Bureau Full Statement Against Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail and Wong Tim Kai

Borneo Bulletin Version: Ex Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over $100 Million Projects | Former Minister Takes No Plea

Brunei Ruler Arrives Amman
For Jordanian Royal Wedding

HRH Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah receives a plaque from
Professor Abdullah Al-Musa, President of the University of Jordan

Amman – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, arrived at Queen Alia International Airport, in Amman yesterday, to attend the wedding of Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzah bin Al-Hussein and Princess Noor Hamzah. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Brunei Crown Prince Visits Historic Petra In Jordan | Brunei Crown Prince Arrives Jordan In Special Aircraft For Royal Wedding | Crown Prince In Jordan To Attend Royal Wedding

Related Links: More Pictures of Crown Prince Visit To Jordan | Jordan Tourism Board | Government of Jordan | Jordan: Country Profile

Fewer Crooks Last Year But Smarter, Says Brunei Chief Justice
Bandar Seri Begawan – There was less crime in the sultanate last year but crooks were getting smarter, Brunei Chief Justice Mohammed Saied told an assembly of lawyers and top officials here yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Pehin Dato Awg Hj Isa

Pehin Isa Calls For Transparent Court Proceedings
Bandar Seri Begawan - The newly established Law Society of Brunei Darussalam and the Council that will follow and their inherent priorities came into serious focus at the opening of the Legal Year 2004 held at the Supreme Court yesterday. ...FULL STORY

RTB Version: Pehin Isa Highlights Importance Of Accurate Translation

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. indicts British Muslim cleric
New York - A radical Muslim cleric linked to Zacarias Moussaoui and shoe bomber Richard Reid was arrested in London and accused in a U.S. indictment of trying to establish a terrorist training camp in U.S.

SPORTS

PPAB Takes Second Win In QAF Badminton
Bandar Seri Begawan - Persatuan Peniaga Automobil Brunei (PPAB) registered their second win in the QAF Corporate Badminton League when they overpowered Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) 11-6.

YOUR HEALTH

Brand-name drug prices outpace inflation
Washington - Changes in Medicare will do little to shield older Americans from drug prices that are going up much faster than inflation, say two groups pressing for lower drug prices.

OTHER REPORTS

If your husband has a Porsche, follow him
Berlin - Don't trust a man with a fast car. Porsche drivers are less faithful than any other group of car owners.

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