September 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 1st September 2003

China Proposes Joint
Oil Exploration
In Spratlys

Wu Bangguo

Manila - China's number two leader Wu Bangguo on Sunday proposed joint oil exploration and development in the disputed Spratlys area of the South China Sea in what has been termed a breakthrough in easing tensions in a potential regional flashpoint. ...FULL STORY

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'Asean Bridge' Links
S'wak, Brunei

Miri Town

Miri - The new Baram Bridge near the Sungai Tujoh Border checkpoint of Sarawak and Brunei has been named 'Asean Bridge' signifying the first contact to bring the two neighbours to an integrated economic cooperation within the Asean region, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Princess Calls For Cooperation Against
Social Ailments

HRH Hajah Rashidah Saadatul Bolkiah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Saadatul Bolkiah said the government and the private sector should cooperate to combat social ailments. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Declaration Approved
At PECC Committee

Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng

Bandar Seri Begawan - The final discussion and the approval of the Brunei Declaration and its priorities as a reference point for the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) activities was among the issues that were discussed at yesterday afternoon's formal standing committee meeting.
...FULL STORY

Malaysian Association
Donates Cash on Merdaka Day

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince last Saturday night consented to attended the Malaysia Day Gala Dinner. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

FBI to join investigation of Iraq bombing
Najaf - Vowing revenge and beating their chests, more than 300,000 Shiites marched Sunday behind the rose-strewn coffin of a beloved cleric assassinated in a car bombing.

OTHER REPORTS

'Punk' Catfish among new species found in Venezuela
Caracas - Scientists studying in Venezuela announced the discovery of 10 new fish species, a red-tailed tiddler, a "punk" catfish with a spiky head and a piranha that eats fruit as well as flesh.