Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Thursday, 21st October 2004

His Majesty Pledges Full
Support To Indonesia’s
New President

His Majesty with the sixth President of Indonesia,
Dr Haji Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono,

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, pledged the Sultanate’s full support to the sixth President of Indonesia, Dr Haji Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on the occasion of his inauguration and swearing-in ceremony yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Sultan Off To Indonesia For Yudhoyono’s Inauguration | Sultan Attends Inauguration Of President Yudhoyono

Brunei Soldiers Arrive
In The Philippines

Pehin Mojor General Dato Hj Awg Bin Hi Md. Yussof (R) presents the national flag to Lt. Col. Hj Amihnuddin Ihsan prior to troop departure. Photo: Huraizah Ahamad

Manila – The military carrier flying ten military and defence officers from Brunei touched down in the Philippines on Wednesday to join an international team that would monitor a ceasefire agreement between the government and Muslim separatist rebels. ...FULL STORY

Related News: Ten Soldiers Depart For Mindanao To Join Monitors | Brunei Ceasefire Monitors To Arrive In Manila Wednesday | Ten Brunei Soldiers Off For Manila To Observe Ceasefire | Brunei Soldiers To Observe Mindanao Ceasefire In The Philippines

Awang Haji Ali bin Apong

New Permanent Secretary For Ministry Of Finance
Bandar Seri Begawan – By the command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, the Prime Minister Office announces that His Majesty has appointed Awang Haji Ali bin Apong as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance.
...FULL STORY

Two Gifted Students Represent Brunei In Scientists Programme Bandar Seri Begawan – Two Form Four Science Students from the Sayyidina Umar Alkhatab Secondary School have been selected to represent Brunei in the Asia-Europe Scientists Of Tomorrow Programme (AESOTOPE) in Genoa, Italy
...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Yudhoyono sworn in as Indonesia President
Jakarta - Retired Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president, but must now make good on election promises to tackle rising Islamic militancy, battle graft and fix the economy.

SPORTS

Mohd Aizat champion again
Bandar Seri Begawan - Ak Mohd Aizat captured his 8th bowling title for this year when he outbowled Ak Hishamuddin in the final of the Open Master category of the 17th Anniversary Utama Bowling Tournament 2004 recently.

YOUR HEALTH

Sneakers help protect elderly from falls
New York - When it comes to choosing fall-proof footwear, elderly people should wear athletic shoes whenever possible, and avoid going barefoot, new research suggests.

OTHER REPORTS

Thai festival features extreme body-piercing
Bangkok - Worshippers have gathered in Thailand for one of the world's most spectacular religious festivals.