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Monday, 11th October 2004

`N' Level Exams To
Be Abolished


Brunei Capital


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The GCE `N' Level examination will be abolished in 2006 as all students who pass this year's PMB examination will sit for the `O' Level course. With this new amendment, it is hoped that students would be more determined to work harder to achieve success.
                                                                               
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Minister Highlights Prevention
Strategies Against Hepatitis B


Brunei Minister of Health, Pehin Dato Awg Hj Abu Bakar bin Hj Apong


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most known infectious and common viruses in the world, with an estimated 350 million or 5 percent of the world's population chronically infected.
                                                                               
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Much Ado About Sarong
Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC Premier customers were treated yesterday to a fashion show "Much Ado About Sarong" at The Empire Hotel and Country Club.                                   ...FULL STORY

Related Story: HSBC Host Colorful Fashion Show


 

Brunei Islamic Education As Model For M'sia
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Brunei Darussalam's system of Islamic education may serve as the model for the Jawi Al-Quran, Arabic and Fardi Ain (J-Qaf) programme to be introduced in Malaysian primary schools next year.                           
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Two car bombs kill 10 Iraqis in Baghdad
Baghdad -
Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 Iraqis and wounding 16, police and hospital officials said. One American soldier was hurt.
SPORTS

Double Honours For Amrai
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Amran Kambar emerged champions in the men's singles at the Brunei National and Youth Open Badminton Championship after easily defeating Huzaini Salleh 15-7, 15-2 in the final at the Multipurpose Hall of the National Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
YOUR HEALTH

Warm, sunny weather brightens mood
New York -
Warm, sunny weather has a positive impact on mood, thinking and mental health, University of Michigan researchers say.
OTHER REPORTS

Painting of nude Bush removed from museum
Washington -
A cartoonish painting of President Bush in the nude has been taken down from the wall at the City Museum of Washington.

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