May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Monday, 16th May 2005

Bus Drivers advised by an enforcement
officer from the municipal board

Bandar Seri Begawan - Littering in the capital is now an offence. In an effort to beautify Bandar Seri Begawan and keep it clean, a new rule has been implemented whereby litterbugs are liable to a minimum of $50 fine that can go up to a maximum of $500. ...FULL STORY

Foreigner With
Double Identity Nabbed

Four suspect rounded up for
alleged Immigration offences

Bandar Seri Begawan - There has been no let up in the series of operations that are being conducted by Immigration enforcement officers to rid the country of unwanted elements. ...FULL STORY

Licensed Taxi Drivers Cry Foul Over ‘Pirates’ Stealing Passengers
Bandar Seri Begawan - Taxi drivers in the country have voiced outrage over taxi 'pirates' who have allegedly stolen potential passengers from them by offering better rates. ...FULL STORY

Maria rendering a song from her debut album

Artistes Called To Set Good Example To Younger Generation
Bandar Seri Begawan - Entertainment figures especially artistes were called to set good example to the younger generation as well as play a role in reducing social ills in the society. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Violence flares in Uzbekistan
Andijan - Police opened fire on thousands of protesters in the central Asian state of Uzbekistan yesterday, after an armed mob stormed a jail to free 23 men accused of Islamist extremism.

SPORTS

Brunei Battle To Claim Draw
Bandar Seri Begawan - Ten men Brunei fought bravely from a goal down to earn a point after drawing 1-1 with undefeated Kedah last night, in their final Round 2 game of the 2005 Malaysian Premier League Group A.

YOUR HEALTH

Taking action against childhood asthma
New York - Parents play a crucial role in helping to keep a child's asthma under control, according to experts at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

OTHER REPORTS

Dog wins hero award for saving farmer
Washington - A border collie and golden retriever mix from Missouri has won the National Hero Dog award for alerting her owner that her husband was pinned underneath a tractor.

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