Ocotber 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Sunday, 26th October 2003

Narcotic Officers
Foil Largest Drug
Trafficking In Brunei

Some of the confiscated items.

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully foiled the largest trafficking of cannabis in Brunei this year. ...FULL STORY

Ramadhan Begins
On Monday

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei will begin the fasting month of Ramadhan on Monday. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Brunei To Sight New Moon Of Ramadhan This Afternoon

	Sultan Takes Communication Department By Surprise Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah yesterday morning made a surprise visit to the Ministry of Communication and the Land Transport Department. ...FULL STORY

Pehin Dato Hj Zakaria bin Awg Hj Sulaiman	Ministers Call For Efficient, Integrated Transport System Yangon - The three-day 9th Asean Transport Ministers Meeting held since October 23 in Yangon came to a close yesterday. ...FULL STORY

SPORTS

Brunei Muara Grabs Championship Crown In Football Under-16
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Muara 'A' team emerged victorious after defeating the Belait District team, 4-2.

YOUR HEALTH

Chopsticks may cause arthritis, study shows
Washington - Using chopsticks may cause arthritis in the hand, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Britain, Australia warn of terror attack in Saudi
London - Britain has dramatically raised its warning to travelers not to go to Saudi Arabia, saying terror attacks may be imminent.

OTHER REPORTS

'Iceman' grabs shark to save men
Stockholm - An Icelandic fishing captain, known as "the Iceman" for his tough character, grabbed a 660-pound shark with his bare hands as it swam in shallow water toward his crew, a witness said Thursday.