Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Friday, 22nd October 2004

Sultan Breaks fast With
State leaders in jakarta

His Majesty with the sixth President of Indonesia,
Dr Haji Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Jakarta – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, left Jakarta on Wednesday night after attending the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the sixth President of Indonesia, President Dr Haji Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Sultan Off To Indonesia For Yudhoyono’s Inauguration | Sultan Attends Inauguration Of President Yudhoyono | His Majesty Pledges Full Support To Indonesia's New President | His Majesty Breaks Fast With Leaders

Hundreds Of Brunei Orphans
Receive Hari Raya Cheer

Pehin Hussain presents donation to an orphan as Datin Hjh Zaleha looks on

Bandar Seri Begawan - There were smiles on hundreds of young faces at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas yesterday. With the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri just around the corner, more than 2,000 orphans received donations aimed at adding cheer to the forthcoming celebration.
...FULL STORY

RTB Version: 2,800 Orphans Receive Raya Donations
Related Story: Orphans Get Donations For Buying Stationery | IBB Awards Excellent Orphans

Brunei Capital

Brunei Imports And Exports Decline As Expenditure Drops
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's latest statistical data indicated that in the second quarter of this year, there was a decrease in total exports and imports as well as government revenue and expenditure compared to the first quarter 2004.
...FULL STORY

Rozaini Osman has been missing since October 12.

Have You Seen This Teenager
Bandar Seri Begawan – Police is seeking the assistance from the public in tracing a missing 16-year-old boy. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

War, terrorism dominate campaign trail
Iowa - The war in Iraq and the fight against terrorism dominated the presidential campaign, with President Bush and Sen. Kerry trading shots over who is best suited to lead the country in tumultuous times.

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

German study links traffic jams, heart attacks
Boston - In a study that gives new meaning to the concept of a "killer commute," researchers have concluded that people caught in traffic are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack.

OTHER REPORTS

New gadget turns off televisions
London - A new keychain gadget that lets people turn off most TVs - anywhere - has become an instant best-seller.