November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Thursday, 25th November 2004

brunei women Outnumber Men In Intellectual Pursuits Studies Say

Local women in Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - When it comes to intellectual pursuits, women in Brunei seem to have overtaken their male counterparts in a big way. And official statistics bear witness to this phenomenon. ...FULL STORY

Safer Roads To Reduce traffic accidents In Asean

Minister Pehin Dato Awg Hj Zakaria and
senior officials at the meeting.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Improving road safety standards and reducing the number of road fatalities in South East Asia were among the four major initiatives endorsed during the 10th Asean Transportation Ministers (ATM) Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 23-24 November. ...FULL STORY

His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York

British Prince Due In Brunei Sunday
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, will visit the Sultanate on Sunday, 28 November, to officiate a groundbreaking ceremony at the British Garrison in Seria. ...FULL STORY

Ustazah Dyg Hjh Noor Hj Mahadi

Ustazah Highlights Wife's Role In Family Solidarity
Bandar Seri Begawan - A senior religious officer has reminded men that a wife who works only helps as a second contributor to the family expenses. A husband should not overburden his wife as a breadwinner. ...FULL STORY

Related Story -Talk On Women's Rights In Islam

Indian Overstayer Jailed And Caned

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S.-led forces in huge offensive near Baghdad
Baghdad - More than 5,000 U.S., British and Iraqi troops have attacked areas south of the Iraqi capital in the latest push to pacify the country ahead of planned elections in January.

SPORTS

Master Alim 9-Ball Challenge
Bandar Seri Begawan - Master Alim Enterprise with support from Billiard and Snooker Association of Negara Brunei Darussalam will be organising the Master Alim 9-Ball Challenge from Dec 8-12.

YOUR HEALTH

Exercise may reduce metabolic syndrome risks
Chicago - Staying fit may help reduce some of the risk associated with having a clustering of heart disease and diabetes risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, a new study shows.

OTHER REPORTS

Santa chains himself to Buckingham Palace
London - A fathers' rights campaigner dressed as Santa Claus has chained himself to the top of a gate pillar at Buckingham Palace in an hour-long protest.