Borneo Bulletin articles from August 2001

Borneo Bulletin archives from August 2001

Brunei: Prince Jefri's shocking spending spree revealed.
August 31, 2001... His Royal Highness Prince Jefri Bolkiah's shocking excesses using his flagship company Amedeo Development Corporation Sdn Bhd for a $5 billion spending spree with the Brunei Investment Agency money is revealed in a Statement of Claim filed...

Brunei: Policewoman fined for assaulting maid.
August 31, 2001... A petty domestic matter that led to the assault of an Indonesian maid landed a policewoman, Lance Corporal Siti Ajar binte Hj Musa, 35, in court. The policewoman was yesterday fined $1,000 or in default two months jail. The court...

Brunei: New Commissioner of High Court takes oath.
August 31, 2001... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to the appointment of the High Court Commissioner which took effect yesterday, Aug. 30, 2001. Judge James K Findlay took his oath at the Istana Nurul Iman...

Brunei: List of Prince Jefri's properties filed in Statement of Claim.
August 31, 2001... Here is the list of top properties HRH Prince Jefri owned through Amedeo Development Corporation Sdn Bhd now under liquidation. The list is contained in the Statement of Claim the Liquidators filed in the Brunei High Court yesterday. ...

Brunei: Labour Dept's Annual Census.
August 31, 2001... The Labour Department in a press release yesterday said beginning September 1, 2001 the Research and Planning Section will conduct its annual census of employers and employees on wages, rate earnings and working hours for the year 2001. ...

Brunei: Royalty at talk on Islamic knowledge.
August 31, 2001... In conjunction with the 1st International Islamic Expo, Brother Yusuf Islam conducted a talk "Dissemination of Islamic Knowledge" yesterday at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. Present were HRH Pengiran Isteri Hjh Mariam,...

Brunei: When Yusuf saw the light.
August 31, 2001... Will Brother Yusuf Islam be performing a religious concert in Brunei? "I have thought about the idea but you have to talk with the manager," chuckled Yusuf Islam, sharing a light moment with his audience. When Yusuf Islam delivered a...

Brunei: Royal messages to KL.
August 31, 2001... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has sent congratulatory messages to Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia on the occasion of the...

Brunei: Preserving Brunei's heritage through art.
August 31, 2001... "The competition and exhibition aimed to provide an opportunity to display the creativity and talent of local artists. It also acts as a venue for them to interact, create and exchange their views. Artists should use this opportunity to...

Brunei: 22 crime cases, 24 road accidents reported.
August 31, 2001... A total of 22 crime cases and 24 road accidents cases were reported at police stations throughout the country for the past three day, starting Aug 27 till 29. Five people were arrested of the police officers. These figures were revealed...

Brunei: Fined for breaching Immigration Act.
August 31, 2001... Chang Kim Seng, 41, was brought to court yesterday for allegedly contravening the conditions stated in Regulation 15(2) of the Immigration Regulation of Chapter 17. He committed an offence under Section 55(1)(e) of the Emergency Immigration...

Brunei: Army personnel fined for consuming drugs.
August 31, 2001... A 20-year-old army personnel, Herman bin Nahar, was yesterday slapped with a fine of $1,500 or three months jail for consuming Syabu while still under supervision. He admitted consuming Syabu after his urine sample was taken on May 28,...

Brunei: BSP (SAV) wins coveted award.
August 31, 2001... An impressive 33-year safety record has earned the Aviation Department of Brunei Shell Petroleum a prestigious independent award. An eminent panel of judges, comprising 24 aerospace experts from around the world, voted the Aviation Department...

Brunei: Aviation unit promotes personnel.
August 31, 2001... Mohd Ismail Haji Razak Sidi, a local pilot, flying for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd. Aviation Department (SAV) was promoted to Aircraft Commander and received his Captain's Rank yesterday during a thanksgiving ceremony at the Anduki...

Brunei: DCA passes audit with flying colours.
August 31, 2001... The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) found that the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Brunei Darussalam is an appropriately organised and funded regulatory body effective for its purpose. This was stated by Dato Paduka...

Brunei: Brunei to host 7th GASEX meet.
August 31, 2001... Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd will host the 7th Gas Information Exchange in Western Asia Pacific region (GASEX) next year. The event will gather together key industry players from all over the world to exchange information and technology. The theme...

Brunei: Crying foul over payouts.
August 31, 2001... Dissatisfied investors are crying foul over news that a major pyramid scheme operator will only be paying them $38 per lot by September 3 after a lapse of several months. Members have been expecting bigger payouts but were shocked to hear...

Brunei: Wordplay 2001.
August 31, 2001... The National Secondary Schools English Language Quiz, Wordplay 2001, reached the penultimate stage yesterday, with eight teams battling through the quarter and semi finals to see who would go forward to the Grand Final. It is the ninth year...

Brunei: Nusa Laila Puteri School documented.
August 31, 2001... Nusa Laila Puteri School (NLPS) President Dr Pg Amir Md Yusof bin Pg Abbas Al-Haj is seen receiving a token of appreciation from Encik Abu Hassan Morad of Salam Nusantara Production, RTM, Malaysia. The school was chosen among the private...

Brunei: Employment trend changes for good.
August 31, 2001... The attitude of being not choosy in job-seeking has always been applauded by the government as it helps ease the country's burden in tackling with the soaring number of unemployment among the people especially the youth in the country. ...

Brunei: School to hold charity sale.
August 31, 2001... Members of the public are invited to a charity sale organised by the Pengkalan Batu Primary School as a fund-raising project for the school fund. The three-day charity sale will be held from today until Sunday starting from 9am to 5pm at...

Brunei: Great Eastern to sponsor TV series.
August 31, 2001... The Great Eastern Life as a committed corporate citizen participated in many community care activities such as blood donation, care for the aged and disabled, education awards and national social events like Meducare Baby show and photo...

Brunei: 124 fire victims get donations.
August 31, 2001... Fire victims of Kampong Perpindahan Mata-Mata and Kampong Sungai Kebun received donations yesterday from Pehin Haji Awang Hussain , the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Pehin Hussain said the donations came from His Majesty...

Brunei: Brunei delegates attend KL education congress.
August 31, 2001... A delegation from Brunei Darussalam will be attending the 1st Malay Education Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 1 to 2. The delegation will be led by Dr Pg Amir Mohd Yussof bin Pg Abbas Al-Haj, the Managing Director cum...

Brunei: LiveWire youths learn loan procedures.
August 31, 2001... The HSBC corporate banking team, led by its Senior Corporate and Institutional Manager and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, William Yap, conducted a one-to-one session with LiveWire Brunei participants on their banking proposals. The...

Brunei: Banias - the chips that will change notebook computers.
August 31, 2001... Notebook technology is moving forward as its desktop version when Intel will bring the Pentium 4 to the notebook market in the first half of next year. At present Pentium 3 Notebooks can be purchased locally at a price between $3,000 to...

Brunei: Fish bombing near oil rigs alarms BSP.
August 30, 2001... Shocking evidence of fishermen carrying out fish bombing close to offshore oil rig installations have set alarm bells ringing at Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Company. There have also been recent incidents of fishermen setting fish traps...

Brunei: Royal audience to Forum's speakers.
August 30, 2001... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to grant an audience yesterday to some of the distinguished speakers at the World Islamic Forum. The audience took place at the Istana Nurul Iman. The group...

Brunei: Last day for lampposts.
August 30, 2001... SMH Smith Hodgkinson, the auctioneers of the assets of Amedeo Development Corporation, has called for fresh tenders on several items such as the 200 units of impressive cast lampposts, Formula 1, Airbus a340 and Comanche Attack Helicopter...

Brunei: Seria closes roads due to bush fires.
August 30, 2001... Several major roads in Seria were closed at about 1pm yesterday as the areas were smothered by smoke from bush fires. Police said yesterday that the decision to close the roads followed an advice from the Seria Fire Services Department...

Brunei: State Mufti's Office mulls joint venture with Islamic websites.
August 30, 2001... A meeting was held at the State Mufti's Office on Tuesday night on a proposed joint venture between three Islamic search engines and websites. Director of Administration in the State Mufti's Office, Dato Paduka Ahmad Bukhari bin PSRK...

Brunei: Experts urge Muslims to join financial crowd.
August 30, 2001... The Financial Talk was held in conjunction with the 1st International Islamic Expo, providing insights into financial opportunities and avenues that need greater involvement by Muslims. The two talks, "The promotion of Islamic Banking by...

Brunei: L&P Education holds roadshow.
August 30, 2001... Top local and foreign universities are now moving from town to town. This educational roadshow is organised by L&P Education consultant services of Miri, Sarawak. They will hold the same roadshow in Bandar Seri Begawan at the Orchid...

Brunei: Junk food lands man in prison.
August 30, 2001... A local Hii Pe Sin was sentenced to six months imprisonment for the theft of six boxes of Pringles potato crisps valued at $1,872 from Soon Lee megamart by Belait Magistrate Radin Safiee Radin Mas Basiuni. The Magistrate said that Hii was...

Brunei: Man under mental observation.
August 30, 2001... Mustapa bin Abdullah @ Gui Teck Fah is facing a charge of causing grievous hurt, which is likely to cause death, to his brother using a metal pipe. The incident occurred on August 2, 2001 at 7.30pm at RSJ 233 No 144, Kampong Jabang, jalan...

Brunei: Local has licence suspended.
August 30, 2001... The court yesterday ordered that 38-year-old local, Hj Yusof bin Hj Md Tamin have his driving license disqualified for 12 months after he was convicted of dangerous driving. Magistrate Dk Masni binte Pg Hj Bahar was satisfied that Hj...

Brunei: Drug addict fined $9,500.
August 30, 2001... A man who is currently serving a 2-year- and 5-month sentence for theft was brought to court yesterday and slapped with a $9,500 fine on two drug-related charges. Ismail bin Hj Ahmad, 31, will have to serve an additional nine months in...

Brunei: Teen thief gets extra year in jail.
August 30, 2001... A local 16-year-old boy who is currently serving a 6-month prison sentence on a theft offence, was once again brought to court yesterday, after two fresh charges of theft were preferred against him. Magistrate Dk Masni binte Pg Hj Bahar...

Brunei: Restaurant manager fined.
August 30, 2001... The manager of "Tafu Restaurant", a Taiwanese, Chen Chin-An, 28, was fined $3,500 or two months imprisonment in default for employing two Malaysian Chinese, who are still on their social visit passes as cooks. The restaurant located at...

Brunei: QAF Brunei, Pizza Hut bring a1 to the fans.
August 30, 2001... QAF Brunei, the organisers and Pizza Hut Brunei Sdn Bhd, the main sponsor held a signing ceremony yesterday. The ceremony was to mark an agreement by both parties to hold the 'a1' concert. Signing of behalf of QAF Brunei was Prince Abdul...

Brunei: Technix 2001 gains support.
August 30, 2001... The coordinators of a an international fair and exhibition on engineering and technology education, Technix 2001 which will be held at the Green Quartz Exhibition Hall at The Centrepoint, Gadong from October 9 to 11 are now in West Malaysia...

Brunei: Dental Centre reopens at JP.
August 30, 2001... Oral problems in Brunei Darussalam are at an alarming stage with tooth decay (caries) and gum disease being the most common. Last year alone, 30,000 adults and 3,000 children were treated in dental clinics at public clinics and government...

Brunei: Laser treatment for acne.
August 30, 2001... Good news for the acne sufferers of this country as reports from England said trials will soon begin of a laser treatment for acne, a skin condition that affects about 5 percent of women and 1 percent of men aged 40. Dermatologists in...

Brunei: Seven countries compete in BISAM.
August 30, 2001... The Deputy Minister of Defence of Brunei Darussalam, Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja Major General (rtd) Pengiran Haji Ibnu bin Pengiran Datu Penghulu Pengiran Hj Apong declared open the prestigious 7th Brunei International Skill at Arms Meeting...

Brunei: Brunei's literacy rate rises sharply.
August 29, 2001... Provisional estimates indicate literacy level in the Sultanate has improved markedly over the last 20 years but there is no record of "functional literacy" figures, which is said to be an important aspect. World organisations such as the...

Brunei: Timing of Prince Jefri's return puzzles many.
August 29, 2001... The timing of His Royal Highness Prince Jefri Bolkiah's return to Brunei from Paris, in a chartered Boeing 757, has puzzled many. But, of course, the Prince alone, who is in the eye of a legal storm, has the answers, observers said. ...

Brunei: Muslims in digital doldrums.
August 29, 2001... While the Muslim world is blessed with massive hydrocarbon reserves that fuel much of global development in the challenging digital era, it has, on the other hand, yet to be in the mainstream of the IT or e-driven New World. "The world...

Brunei: Spread Islamic message via cyberspace.
August 29, 2001... The second and final day of the World Islamic Forum yesterday drew the attention of the audience to several interesting views and experiences of the distinguished speakers. The subject for the forum in the morning session was "Islamic...

Brunei: Novelist Muslim wins KL award.
August 29, 2001... A top Brunei novelist, Muslim Burmat, won the top prize of the Mastera 2001 Literary Works at a prize presentation held in Kuala Lumpur on August 25. Muslim's novel, "Urih Pesisir" was written a few years ago while he was a guest writer...

Brunei to host World Health Organisation meeting.
August 29, 2001... Brunei Darussalam will host the 52nd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional committee on September 10-14 this year. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam will officiate the 52nd Session of the...

Brunei: The very best in healthcare at RIPAS Hospital.
August 29, 2001... The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital Open Day was officially launched today by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Ahmad. The Open Day is aimed at providing general...

Brunei: Workshop on Business Intelligence.
August 29, 2001... A workshop entitled 'Business Intelligence for Competitive Advantage' commenced yesterday at the Asean-EC Management Centre in Gadong. The seminar was conducted by Mr Vernon Prior, who operates under the name Prior Knowledge and is...

Brunei: Charged for assisting in 4-digit lottery.
August 29, 2001... "Assisting in carrying out a public lottery is a big offence," said Magistrate Dk Masni Pg Hj Bahar, before sentencing Peng King Liong to a fine of $2000, in default 2 months jail. The case was prosecuted by Chief Inspector Yakub of the...

Brunei: Fined for gaming.
August 29, 2001... Lau Siu Hui, 44, was produced in court before Magistrate Dk Masni Pg Hj Bahar. He is facing two charges of gaming. The Prosecuting Police Officer, Inspector Lim, informed the court that the items seized were already destroyed as ordered...

Brunei: Three brothers fined for drugs.
August 29, 2001... An arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau landed three brothers in court yesterday. Drug charges were brought against them. They were identified in court as Roziazeman bin Othman, 18, Roziazemi bin Othman, 18, and Reduan bin Othman, 19....

Brunei: Siblings fined for drug offences.
August 29, 2001... Two brothers were produced in court yesterday and hit with a fine of $1,500 or a months in jail if default, after facing the charge of consuming Syabu. The two brothers were identified in court yesterday as Ramli bin Sahari, 32, and...

Brunei: Aim for excellence.
August 29, 2001... "We are not lacking in the receipt of information, the utilisation of communication technology and the transmission of foreign influences through the mass media and globalisation and these will speed up the challenges and changes in this...

Brunei: Police recruits visit Butra.
August 29, 2001... Butra Heidelberger Zement Sdn Bhd recently had visits by recruits from the Police Training Centre. The first group of thirty recruits visited during the morning of August 13 and the second group of thirty visited in the afternoon. Programmes...

Brunei: First aid course at PDS.
August 29, 2001... In line with PDS School's on-going Professional Development Programme, PDS School teachers and staff underwent a Basic Life Support Training Course (First Aid) designed specially for the needs of the school by Rokiah Nursing Consultants and...

Brunei: Complaints over abandoned projects.
August 29, 2001... Several developers are still feeling the pinch of the economic recession that hit the region including this country since the end of 1977 and this is visible in the number of uncompleted projects. Several landowners are now left with...

Brunei: Indian community celebrates Independence Day.
August 29, 2001... The Indian Association of Bandar Seri Begawan celebrated the 54th Anniversary of India's Independence Day at the main function hall of the International Convention Centre, Berakas last Sunday night. The highlight of the gala get-together...

Brunei: Local literary bodies invited for M'sian celebration.
August 29, 2001... The literary organisations in Brunei Darussalam such as Asterawani were invited to attend the Malaysian's "Bulan Bahasa dan Sastera Negara" celebration to be held in Limbang. A total of 17 events and programmes had been lined up for the...

Brunei: Body Shop founder speaks out.
August 29, 2001... The founder of the world famous cosmetic store, Body Shop, said that the establishment she founded out of high-minded ideals had lost its soul and become a "dysfunctional coffin". Anita Roddick was actually responsible for blazing a trail...

Brunei: Local singers in Sept concert.
August 29, 2001... New local singers Mirul, also known as Lo Ryder, and Dewi, will be introduced during the Pneumatic Soulz concert on Saturday, Sept 8, at the Youth Centre in the capital. Mirul will be performing four hip-hop style songs backed up by B...

Brunei: School hall has 6 units air-con.
August 29, 2001... The School Hall of Sekolah Menengah Menglait in Gadong has six newly-installed air-conditioning units. Its purchase and installation came from donations in support of SMMG's Climbathon 2001, said Hj Maidin bin Mumin, SMMG Principal. ...

Brunei: Motor industry faces major pay cuts, layoffs.
August 28, 2001... Brunei's unlicensed car dealers engaged in reconditioned Japanese and European cars are driving the Sultanate's legitimate auto men to the wall. So much so, the booming sales in reconditioned imports are threatening to deliver a fatal...

Brunei: National Dental Centre opened.
August 28, 2001... The new dental services centre of the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital was officially opened yesterday. The dental centre has been relocated to a new site at Jalan Airport Lama, Berakas and is now known as the National...

Brunei: Sandalwood thieves jailed.
August 28, 2001... Five Malaysians have been ordered by a magistrate to pay heavy fines, serve stiff jail terms and be caned for entering Brunei Darussalam illegally to collect sandalwood (gaharu) on June 21 this year. The accused are Tandam Anak Jonatan,...

Brunei: Brunei gives high priority to education.
August 28, 2001... The United Nation ranks Brunei among the top 35 countries in the world that pay more attention and spend more money on human resource development. "Brunei has been placed in 32nd position in the category of 'High Human Development' by...

Brunei: Call to curb Black Metal influence.
August 28, 2001... Black metal and other social ills such as smoking, drug abuse and gang fights are said to have penetrated a section of students in secondary schools in this country. It is now necessary for the relevant agencies to monitor and curb these...

Brunei: Man fined for consuming Syabu.
August 28, 2001... Naruddin Hj Sahari, 31, was produced in court yesterday before Magistrate Faisal Pehin Hj Keflie on drug related charges. He was charged under Section 6 (b) of the Misuse of drugs Act for consuming Syabu. He was fined $2,000 or three...

Brunei: Man bonded over for causing mischief.
August 28, 2001... A Bruneian, Pg Hj Ta'azul Arifin Pg Hj Tajuddin was produced in court before Magistrate Ridzlan Hj Ibrahim yesterday. The defendant was being prosecuted by the Police Prosecuting Officer under Section 427 of the Penal Code. On April...

Brunei: Muslim restaurants must close for prayers.
August 28, 2001... Restaurants owned by Muslims in the country are now beginning to adhere to recent regulations enforced by the Syariah Unit to close their eating outlets from 12 noon to 1:30pm every Friday. Those who don't face a fine. A popular...

Brunei: Prince Jefri's gifts on display in London.
August 28, 2001... His Royal Highness Prince Jefri Bolkiah acquired several items including three crown frames comprising of expensive jewels and a coronation bible of George III when the prince was in control of Asprey, which he bought in 1995 and sold four...

Sports: Radiman the hero for Brunei.
August 28, 2001... Substitute Radiman Rahman spared Brunei's blushes last night when he came on to score twice in the last 10 minutes sparking Brunei to a much needed 3-2 victory over Kelantan JKR last night at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. The...

Sports: Rizkinusa show no mercy.
August 28, 2001... The Rizkinusa team from US gave Jpec-Jakarta a polo lesson when they won with a whopping 16-1 scoreline yesterday in Jerudong. Although Rizkinusa team is the youngest team in the tournament, they were a class above and showed Jpec-Jakarta...

Sports: Sabah musclemen champions again.
August 28, 2001... KOTA KINABALU - They huffed and they puffed and flexed their muscles to the hearts of the fans and judges, and at the end of it all, host side Sabah emerged national champions again, after a lapse of 15 years. The two gold, two silver...

Borneo: Non-racial politics is the future: Yong.
August 28, 2001... KOTA KINABALU - Non-racial politics would be the future culture in Malaysia, said Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president, Datuk Yong Teck Lee. Yong told the party delegates this while making his policy address at its 8th annual congress....

Borneo: 'Decide early on rotation'.
August 28, 2001... KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Progressive Party President Datuk Yong Teck Lee has reminded the State Barisan Nasional government to decide early on whether to continue with the rotation of chief minister's post or come up with a new formula before...

Borneo: 1,440 units of low-cost flats built in Bintulu division.
August 28, 2001... KUCHING - The Sarawak Housing and Development Commission has developed 1,440 units of five-storey low-cost flats in the Bintulu division. Housing Minister Datuk Celestine Ujang officiated the handing over of keys to house buyers at a...

Borneo: PBDS leaders urged to stop raising issue of line-up for poll.
August 28, 2001... KUCHING - The list comprising the Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) line-up for the coming election is official and its leaders were urged to stop raising the issue. Its publicity chief Datuk Dr James Masing reportedly said here the...

Borneo: Johnny Aman still cooking.
August 28, 2001... Johnny Aman has been around the Iban music scene since the early 80s and was once regarded as the Iban king of pop, until the arrival of the likes Andrewson Ngalai and Dally Amera, just to mention a few. But it was Aman who dominated the...

Brunei: Prince Jefri ordered to appear in court.
August 28, 2001... An order for HRH Prince Jefri Bolkiah to make an appearance in the Brunei High Court next month to answer for the deeds and also the misdeeds, if any, of his bankrupt flagship company, Amedeo Development Corporation, has been taken out by the...

Brunei: Muslim world fails to shine with true light: Yusuf Islam.
August 28, 2001... The pathetic situation of Muslim world today in as far as effort or the lack of it to shine with true light of Islamic civilisation and knowledge was highlighted yesterday by Yusuf Islam, a renowned British Muslim scholar who was once one of...