Ocotber 2004

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Wednesday, 13th October 2004

Multimillion Dollar Case
Against HRH Prince Jefri
Goes Back To Court

HRH Prince Jefri Bolkiah

Bandar Seri Begawan - The state-run Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) said yesterday it has resumed legal proceedings against disgraced former finance minister Prince Jefri Bolkiah for allegedly reneging on a settlement.
...FULL STORY

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Garment Workers Complain Over
Alleged Unpaid Salaries

Bandar Seri Begawan - Hundreds of foreign workers went to a police station in the capital Monday evening to lodge a report over alleged non-payment of wages by a garment factory. ...FULL STORY

Bank Warns Customers Against Bogus Web Sites
Bandar Seri Begawan - Bank customers in the country have been reminded not to fall into the trap of irresponsible parties who try to swindle money through the Internet. ...FULL STORY

Asean Heading For Biometric Passports Implementation
Bandar Seri Begawan - Several Asean countries have made progress towards implementing biometric passports and now have to wait for a report from the international Civil Association Organisation (ICAO) before embarking on the project. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. and Iraqi forces raid Ramadi mosques
Baghdad - Iraqi forces backed by U.S. soldiers and Marines raided mosques Tuesday in the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi and detained a prominent cleric.

SPORTS

AH United To Take On DPMM FC
Bandar Seri Begawan - The 2004 B-League Premier 1 season will come to an end tonight as one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the season will be played as top footballers from the country will battle it out when AH United host newly crowned champions DPMM FC at the JBS Field.

YOUR HEALTH

Beginners take weightlifting too easily
Chicago - When it comes to weightlifting, beginners may need to pump up their load.

OTHER REPORTS

Thais face jumbo dilemma in conserving elephants
Bangkok - Elephants kicking soccer balls, painting flowers with their trunks, or twirling a hula-hoop are a common sight in Thailand, where the sacred warrior beasts perform in tourist shows or peddle fruits on the streets of Bangkok.