September 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 8th September 2003

Abandoned Baby Girl
Saved From Garbage
Burning

Kuala Belait - A newborn baby girl was found dumped in a rubbish container due for burning at Jalan Mumong Kecil, Kuala Belait on Friday night.
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JTB Launches SMS
Fixed Phone Lines

Guest of honour briefed on the new SMS phone. Photo: Rafidah Jumaat

Bandar Seri Begawan - The popular Short Message Service (SMS) will no longer be an exclusive feature for mobile phone users in Brunei. Landline users now can send and receive SMS. ...FULL STORY

Related stories: Telephone services interrupted|China Firm Gets $40 Million JTB Contract

Brunei Princess Makes
World Peace Call

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna said yesterday that the accomplishments of Girl Guides cannot be measured in terms of money. ...FULL STORY

Related News: Guides Mark WAGGGS’ Diamond Date|Brunei Girl Guides To Host International Peace Camp|More Urged To Take Part in Scouts Events|Brunei To Host Asia-Pacific Scout Conference|Her Majesty Talks Of A World That Could Help

Broadcasting link Good
For Brunei And Malaysia
Says Official

Bandar Seri Begawan – Working together in broadcasting is proving beneficial to both Brunei and Malaysia, the Director Radio Television Brunei, Pengiran Dato Haji Ismail declared yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Related News: RTM And RTB Link Up To Move Forward

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush seeking $87B to fight terror abroad
Washington - Four days before the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, President Bush said Sunday night he will seek $87 billion to fight terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan and "engage the enemy where he lives."

OTHER REPORTS

Vandals damage Hogwarts Express
London - The steam train used in the Harry Potter films has been damaged by paint-wielding vandals, police said.