September 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Wednesday, 3rd September 2003

Shocking State Of Roads
And Piles Of Trash On
Surprise Tutong Tour

A trash pile confronts the monarch as he inspects the scenic Tutong beach.

Tutong - The Brunei ruler yesterday toured the Tutong District to see how good or bad conditions were for his subjects there. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: His Majesty Inspects Roads On Surprise Visit To Tutong | Tutong District | TUTONG: The District of Serenity

Philippine Leader Wants To Be
A "Positive Force" For Change

Philippines President Gloria Arroyo addresses the
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)

Bandar Seri Begawan - Philippine President Gloria Arroyo vowed to pursue efforts to heal her fractious nation, saying she will not be distracted by allegations of corruption against her family and the fallout from a recent military mutiny. ...FULL STORY

Related News: President Arroyo To Address Economic Conference In Brunei

New Fisheries Laws To Go
On Effect By January 2004

Bandar Seri Begawan – The government of His Majesty Sultan of Brunei has approved the legislation of several fisheries regulations, including the Fisheries Act (Chapter 61), Fisheries Regulations (Fish Culture Farms) 2002.
...FULL STORY

13 Caught In
Anti-vice Raid

Some of the men rounded up

Bandar Seri Begawan - Around 20 CID and Anti-Vice personnel from the Bandar Police Station and Royal Brunei Police Force Headquarters in Gadong caught a handful of suspects, alcohol and cash during raids on several areas in Gadong, which commenced late Monday evening and ended yesterday morning. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. to ask U.N. for wider role in Iraq
Washington - The Bush administration is preparing to ask the United Nations to transform the U.S.-led force in Iraq to a multinational force and to play a leading role in forming an Iraqi government.

OTHER REPORTS

Car that can park itself put on sale by Toyota
Tokyo - A car that can park itself without the driver having to touch the steering wheel, said by maker Toyota Motor Corp. to be a world first, went on sale in Japan on Monday.