Ocotber 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Tuesday, 7th October 2003

Asean Leaders Set to
Agree Free-Trade
Action Plan

Bali, Indonesia - Southeast Asian leaders gathered on Tuesday to endorse an action plan to transform the region into a giant free trade zone by 2020, with several urging a faster pace if they are to keep up with the rest of the world. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: His Majesty Sees Bali Summit A Way To Move Forward | Sultan Discusses Bilateral Ties With President Megawati | Sultan Joins 9th Asean Summit In Bali | His Majesty Leaves For Bali For Asean Summit

Quick Action Saves
Marine Turtle Eggs

Bandar Seri Begawan - Quick interception by an enforcement officer from the Fisheries Department following a tip-off has saved endangered marine turtle eggs from ending up on the dining table. ...FULL STORY

	Brunei Signs Pact On Asean Information Exchange Bali, Indonesia – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad Bolkiah, Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, last night signed an agreement on information exchange and establishment of communication procedures at a leading hotel in Bali. ...FULL STORY

	Police Narrow Zones For Swift Action Bandar Seri Begawan - Police have narrowed down their district administration in a bid to ensure that an area can be monitored effectively for swift police action within the smaller zone, officer-in-charge of the Muara Police District (OCPD) said yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Foreign Waiter Jailed For Stealing Mobile Phone

SPORTS NEWS

Liu Wins Crown After Bubka Fails To Clear Panaga Height
Seria - The top seed Liu Tai Wei from Chinese Taipei made sure that the seedings held true this time round as he defeated the Ukrainian Sergei Bubka to win the ITF Group 2 Junior Tennis Tournament held over last week.

YOUR HEALTH

Data bolster evidence that SARS in children is mild
Chicago - New SARS data suggest infected pregnant women may be prone to premature childbirth but their babies may face a low risk of developing the disease.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

UN warns of explosion in world slum population
London - The population of the world's slums will double to two billion people within 30 years, presenting a major threat to global stability unless drastic measures are taken urgently, the United Nations says.

OTHER REPORTS

Police remove 180-kilo tiger from New York apartment
New York - Police removed a 180-kilogram (400-pound) tiger from a New York apartment in a commando-style operation.