Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Monday, 18th October 2004

Brunei Ceasefire
Monitors To Arrive
In Manila Wednesday

Makati, Philippines

Manila - A 10-MAN team of peace monitors from Brunei will be arriving in Manila on Wednesday to monitor the implementation of agreements between the government and the secessionist rebels, foreign affairs officials said Sunday, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported. ...FULL STORY

Roadside Operators
Appeal For Livelihood

Bandar Seri Begawan - Operators of roadside stalls hope they could continue trading to help bridge the economic divide and sustain a living for family members who are unemployed. ...FULL STORY

Related News: Local And Western Delicacies Await Customers At Ramadhan Stalls

Admiral Zheng He

China TV Crew To Film Documentary
Bandar Seri Begawan - An entourage from China's renowned television station, Phoenix Satellite Television, said they are honoured to be here to cover a documentary project dedicated to mark the 600-year anniversary of the famous navigation by Admiral Zheng He. ...FULL STORY

Shirley Yeung for a photo with fans

`Brunei Has A Lot To Offer'
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam, along with Sabah, will be featured in one of Hong Kong's most popular programme, TVB's "Morning Star Travelogue" on November 6 and 13. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush, Kerry trade accusations on trail
New York - The presidential candidates ventured into bitterly contested territory Saturday, trading barbs over national security, the economy and health care.

SPORTS

Ak Qadri BSRJ Grabs Chess Crown
Bandar Seri Begawan - Ak Qadri Pa Mohd Omar with a total score of 6.0 won the 1S1 BSRC Rapid Chess Championship which was held in conjunction with the opening of BSRC Chess Centre in Seria.

YOUR HEALTH

Alcohol may raise risk of irregular heartbeat
Chicago - Drinking alcohol on a regular basis may slightly raise men's risk of developing a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, according to a large new Danish study.

OTHER REPORTS

Singapore enlists taxi drivers to foil terrorists
Singapore - Singapore has enlisted its 40,000 taxi drivers to foil terrorists, telling them to be on alert for nervous or restless passengers and distributing pamphlets describing what militants might do or ask.