August 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Friday, 10th September 2004

World In Awe As Crown
Prince Weds In POMP
AND Pageantry

HRH Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Bolkiah (L) and HRH Princess Sarah
during their wedding ceremony at the Istana Nurul Iman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The heir to oil-rich Brunei's throne married a half-Swiss commoner in a glittering ceremony attended by government leaders and blue-blooded guests from around the world. ...FULL STORY

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Related Links: http://www.royalwedding.bn | http://www.crownprince.bn | http://www.infofoto.org.bn | http://royalwedding.infofoto.org.bn

Sultan Appoints Legislative
Council Members

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to appoint six Ex-Officio Members to the Legislative Council. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Sultan Appoints Legislative Council Members | His Majesty Announces Big Changes For Brunei | Brunei To Have Its Legislative Council Back After 20 Years

His Majesty Awards
Royal Title For Bride
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, yesterday confers a title of royalty on Dayangku Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman.
...FULL STORY

BB Version: Sultan Confers Title Of Royalty To Bride

The couple's portrait is on one side of the coins.

Singapore's Golden Gift To The Royal Couple
Bandar Seri Begawan - Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister Gob Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew presented HRH the Crown Prince and HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Sarah two solid gold coins, each embossed on one side with the couple's portrait and yesterday's date, marking the day of their wedding ceremony, the Straits Times reported. ...FULL STORY

Malaysian Teenage Boy Remanded For Housebreaking

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Jakarta Embassy blast kills four, wounds scores
Jakarta - A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Australian embassy in central Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least four people in the vicinity and injuring more than 100.

SPORTS

Jason Tay Champion In Under 18 Tennis Tournament
Bandar Seri Begawan - Jason Tay emerged champion in the Under-18 category of the Youth and Sports Department Tennis Tournament 2004 at the Tennis Court, Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex on Wednesday.

YOUR HEALTH

Better to get fit or lose weight?
Chicago - No matter what size you are, your risk of heart disease is lower if you're fit.

OTHER REPORTS

Blind Briton seeks to beat speed record in Ferrari
London - A 41-year-old blind man from Britain said he would attempt next month to become the first non-sighted person to drive a car at more than 290 kilometres (180 miles) per hour.

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