Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Monday, 10th October 2004

Asem calls on UN to lead
fight against terrorism

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei yesterday attended the closing of the 5th Asem in Hanoi, as Asian and European leaders wrapped up summit talks Saturday by calling for the United Nations to lead the fight against terrorism. ...FULL STORY

RTB Version: Sultan Joins Asia-Pacific Leaders In Hanoi Conference

Related Links: Sultan Attends Asia-Europe Forum In Hanoi | Sultan Attends Asia-Europe Meeting In Hanoi | Sultan Urges Attack On Root Of Terrorism

World Sight Day - Darkness
No Hindrance To Progress

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Special Education Unit in the Ministry of Education recorded a total of 75 students with visual impairment studying in schools, both government and non-government, ranging from primary to tertiary level, in the country. ...FULL STORY

Her bMajesty

Women's Institute Fetes Her Majesty
Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Saleha consented to attend her birthday celebration jointly organised by the 12 women associations in the country under the Women's Institute (WI) last night. ...FULL STORY

NCB Net Local Drug Trafficker
Bandar Seri Begawan - Following "Operasi Sapu I" that was conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau on August 28 this year, the NCB have stepped up their effort in tracking down a local drug trafficker who had been eluding officers since their last operation in Kampong Ayer.
...FULL STORY
RTB Version: Local Drug Pusher Caught

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Afghan polls open amid security concerns
Kabul - Afghans have begun voting in a historic poll that will give the mountainous Muslim nation on the ancient Silk Road its first elected president and perhaps end more than a quarter-century of war.

SPORTS

Rosli `Netts' Jo/Sks Invitational Golf Title
Bandar Seri Begawan - Rosli Hj Ibrahim shot a 67 to take home the nett champion's trophy in the JO/SKS Invitational Golf Tournament held at the Royal Brunei Airlines Golf Course yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

High blood pressure hurts sex life
Chicago - Not only is high blood pressure a dangerous health threat, it can harm your sex life.

OTHER REPORTS

Man wants refund after treatment failed
Hong Kong - A Hong Kong man who was desperate to become a professional basketball player has taken legal action against beauty salons which failed to help him increase his height, a report said.