Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Saturday, 23rd October 2004

Bringing Music
To Drug Abuse
Campaign In Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - In an attempt to battle current drug problems plaguing today's youths, Basmida, a local organisation, has teamed up with a local music school La Strad Musique of Madang, with the support of HSBC to bring about a charity orchestra to be held at ICC in December.
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Special Passes For 20 Illegal
Workers Found In KB Raids

Kuala Belait – The Immigration Department's enforcement officers issued 20 special passes in a series of raids on several living quarters of foreign workers in the Belait District on Thursday night. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

New Permanent Secretary For Foreign Affairs
Bandar Seri Begawan – By command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, the Prime Minister's Office announces that His Majesty has appointed Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sallehuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusuf as the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...FULL STORY

Muslims Told To Earn Through Hard Work, Not From Begging
Bandar Seri Begawan - Muslims are reminded not to give up easily and complain if they have not received more earnings or profit despite their worked hard. In fact, they have to continue trying because in every endeavour, there is a blessing.
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Related News: Islam Frowns On Begging Says Khutbah

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

AP poll finds Bush, Kerry locked in a tie
Washington - Many voters are dissatisfied with President Bush job performance but uneasy about Democrat John Kerry's ability to protect the nation, according to an Associated Press poll.

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

Some supplements can damage eyes
New York - Many herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can damage the eyes, including some alternative therapies that are used by people trying to correct eye problems, new research reports.

OTHER REPORTS

Tourist killed by lightning on Peru peak
Lima - A Russian tourist was struck by lightning and killed on the summit of Huayna Picchu, the imposing mountain that rises behind Peru's famous Inca citadel Machu Picchu, police and officials said on Tuesday.