Borneo Bulletin articles from February 2007

Borneo Bulletin archives from February 2007

Brunei: New labour laws for private sector.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A new employment act is in the pipeline, which will provide wider coverage to all workers in the private sector instead of only manual workers who were covered by the earlier Labour Act. The Commissioner of...

Brunei: Meeting to improve public service.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in his recent 23rd National Day titah, announced the establishment of a steering committee in providing service to the public by government agencies,...

Brunei: Super luxury boutique in Brunei.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Yesterday marked the launching of Pace Tempo, a boutique carrying collections of high-end brands like Bvlgari, Audemars Piguet, Visconti, Fortis and Delta, at The Empire Hotel and Country Club. Present to...

Brunei: UBD opens its doors to students, parents.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) opened its doors to thousands of potential UBD intakes for the year 2007 during the annual two-day 'Study At UBD 2007" at the Chancellor Hall, UBD yesterday morning. Present...

Brunei: Conserve energy, promote efficiency.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Practising efficiency and energy conservation should be in everyone's interest as it makes sense as well as dollars, DES Director Awg Hj Aziz bin Abd Hamid said yesterday. In the energy chain process,...

Brunei: Timbertech wins quality awards.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A Brunei company was awarded for its commitment to quality, leadership, technology and innovation, its Chairman, Dato Paduka Ampuan Hj Mohd Yassin Ampuan Salleh, announced yesterday. Timbertech Sdn Bhd is the...

Brunei: Promotion and consultation day.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Over 700 applicants are vying for 160 spots in the Pre-National Diploma and National Diploma courses at Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering in July this year. Yesterday the college received over 100 applicants...

Brunei: Western Union launches D2B service to Indonesia.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Western Union Company, a worldwide leader in money transfer services, yesterday announced the launch of the Western Union Direct to Bank (D2B) service to Indonesia at Sheraton Utama Hotel. D2B allows...

Brunei: RBPF personnel donate blood to RIPAS Blood Bank.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) yesterday held a blood donation campaign at the Police Headquarters in Gadong. More than 30 RBPF personnel including logistics, band and JPJ donated blood. The campaign...

Brunei: Sg Liang School marks National Day, gets new Headmistress.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Sungai Liang Primary School recently held its 23rd National Day celebration. The event's chief guest, who also presented prizes and certificates, was Kasmah Hj Mohammad Nor, the Belait District's Assistant...

Brunei: National Day event at SUAMPRIPAD.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic Religious Secondary School for Girls (SUAMPRIPAD) yesterday celebrated the Sultanate's 23rd National Day at its main hall. Organised by the school's Co-Curricular...

Brunei: Sultan receives UK General in audience.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), yesterday consented to receive in audience Chief of General...

Brunei: Jerudong Arabic School holds special quiz.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Arabic School in Kg Jerudong held a National Day celebration yesterday at its Multipurpose Hall. It was attended by over 300 of its male students. Also present was Principal Ustazah Hjh Fatimah Hj...

Brunei: Patriotic Choir Song Competition.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Extra Co-Curricular Education Department and Committee of Side Events of Brunei's 23rd National Day Celebration yesterday held a National Level Patriotic Choir Song Competition at the Sayyidina Hussain...

Brunei: Festive gathering to boost relationships.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Royal Brunei Catering's Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee held a "Chinese New Year Gathering" for its staff yesterday at Royal Brunei Recreation Club, which was graced by RBC chairman, Pengiran Dato Paduka...

Brunei: 'Lions' in Seria and Kuala Belait.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Two lion dance troupes were at Kampong Baru China in Seria last week to enliven the Chinese New Year celebration, while bringing good luck to the residents there. The 'lions' performed a number of stunts to...

Brunei: CNY celebration at the PSBS Science College.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College organised a Chinese New Year celebration yesterday, to give members of the non-Chinese communities the opportunity to share in the festive joy. The principal of the...

Brunei: Giant flag lowered as 23rd National Day celebrations conclude.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Brunei Darussalam's 23rd National Day celebrations officially came to a close yesterday as the giant national flag, which was hoisted on February 11 at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...

Brunei: Tutong Youth programme comes to a close.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The "Belia Cinta Tanah Air" youth programme for Tutong District ended on Tuesday at the Balai Raya of Kampong Sungai Kelugos. The farewell function began with a speech from the chairperson of the event's organising...

Brunei: Parents impressed with Brunei Book Fair.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Brunei Book Fair 2007, which is currently being held at the Indoor Stadium in Berakas, has been well received by the public. Hundreds of people, especially families, have bought educational materials from the...

Brunei: BASMIDA spreading the word on dangers of drugs at Indoor Stadium.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Drugs Eradication Association (BASMIDA) made use of the Brunei Book Fair 2007 in Berakas to spread the word on the dangers of drug abuse to students. Held at Room 234 of the Indoor Stadium, students...

Brunei: Brunei Press at BBF.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, the largest and most established printing firm in the Sultanate, is showcasing its publications at the Brunei Book Fair (BBF) at the Indoor Stadium in Berakas. The Sultanate's leading dailies...

Brunei: Royalty lauds ties with Vietnam.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to send a congratulatory message to President of Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Triet, on the 15th anniversary of the establishment of...

Brunei: Five detained in routine inspection.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Five immigration violators were detained during yesterday's routine inspection, conducted by the Law Enforcement Section, Department of Immigration and National Registration. The operation, carried out from...

Brunei: School gears up for charity walk.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) St James's School Kuala Belait is gearing up for a charity walkathon on March 3 to raise funds for Dana Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah for Orphans. According to principal Mohd Ali bin Haji Ahmad, it...

Brunei: Temburong penghulus, village heads receive guidebook on mukim borders.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Temburong District Office, in cooperation with the Survey Department, held a handover ceremony of a guidebook on mukim borders in Temburong District yesterday at its premises, according to a press release. ...

Brunei: Singapore delegation at Brunei Press.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Twenty-seven Foreign Service officers from Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday paid a visit to Brunei Press as part of their training programme for new recruits. The group was led by Foo Chi Hsia,...

Brunei: Geography and opportunities.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Dr Ed Brown from Loughborough University will be delivering a presentation on "So, What Can I Do With Geography A-Level" at HRD Services in the capital tomorrow at 10 am. Dr Brown will also touch on study...

Brunei: Lady Dannatt at Pusat Ehsan.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Pusat Ehsan yesterday received a visit from Lady Dannatt, the spouse of Sir Richard Dannatt, the CBE MC ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff (CGS), Ministry of Defence United Kingdom. Accompanied by four...

Brunei: Festive spirit in Temburong.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) It was a busy day for Pei Yuk Primary School Chairman Ang Ping Hui and family who recently welcomed guests to a Chinese New Year open house celebration at their new residence in Temburong District. The family...

Brunei: Keep our environment clean and healthy.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The mounting piles of rubbish at an area near the Menglait shop house and the Gadong commercial area are not only an eyesore, but also serve as a breeding ground for rats and flies. Necessary actions need to be...

Brunei: Brunei haze meeting ahead of dry season.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Brunei will host a two-day Asean Environment Ministers' Meeting beginning today to discuss the transboundary haze problem which has become an annual occurrence in the region. The meeting comes just months ahead...

Brunei: Vietnam eyes boost in bilateral trade and tourism.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Vietnam's Ambassador to Brunei is keen for wider bilateral cooperation in trade, tourism and education. Speaking to the Bulletin on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations...

Brunei: Sultan receives congratulatory messages from Vietnamese leaders.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam received congratulatory messages from Nguyen Minh Triet, State President, and Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on...

Brunei: Car saleswoman jailed for misusing $28,000 deposit.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A 42-year-old former Econ Motors saleswoman was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Bandar Magistrate's Court yesterday after she pleaded guilty to misusing a car deposit amounting to more than $28,000....

Brunei: Mini motorbike thieves punished.
February 28, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Two locals were jailed and fined after pleading guilty to charges of theft before the Bandar Magistrate's Court yesterday. Azman bin Jaya and Ali Akhbar @ Syakirin bin Mohd Mohsin were convicted of stealing a...

Brunei: Future lies in reading.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Brunei Book Fair 2007 can be a platform to educate and instil the habit of reading amongst the community that, God willing, will produce dynamic, innovative and creative citizens for the country in the future....

Brunei: Good news for heart patients at GJPMC.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Gleneagles JPMC has chalked up a number of successes in sophisticated cardiac treatments using EP analyser and a multi-million dollar advanced bi-plane angiography system. In a media briefing yesterday,...

Brunei: Wasan Farm can contribute to 14.5% of local rice production.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources Pehin Dato Dr Hj Awg Ahmad bin Hj Jumat yesterday morning joined the local people in harvesting the paddy field of Royal Brunei Armed Forces retirees in Ladang Padi...

Brunei: International RC drivers impressed with performance of locals.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) RC drivers from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore who took part in the two-day "1/10 Nitro Brunei Open Championship 2007" remote control car race over the weekend were impressed with the performance of local...

Brunei: Patriotic youths in Tutong.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Youths from Temburong, Brunei-Muara and Belait yesterday handed over the national flag to Penghulu Hj Mohd Taha Abdul Rauf at Kg Sungai Kelugos Community Hall. The group, comprising seven girls and 17 boys, was led...

Brunei: Royalty at World Thinking Day.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Masna yesterday consented to attend the "Thinking Day 2007" which carried the theme "Discover Your Potential: Take the Lead and Grow Friendship" organised by the Girl Guides...

Brunei: EV is Kristal Kids Idol champ.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The much-awaited Kristal Kids Idol final competition finally came to an end yesterday when Elaine Valencia stole the hearts of voters and the judges with her song "To Love You More" by Celine Dion that won her the...

Brunei: Asean publishers talk about biz networking.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Leaders of national book associations from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) spoke about issues regarding book publications in the region, in a forum on finding a common platform to promote sales...

Brunei: Police Cadet Band holds Family Day.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A number of fun activities were held yesterday at the Police Cadet Band's Family Day at the Muara Beach Recreation Park. The chief guest at the event was the Commandant of Police Training Centre, Supt. Hj Mohammad...

Brunei: Get-together at Bukit Panggal.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Bukit Panggal Consultative Council and Youth Association of Tutong yesterday held a sporting get-together for the residents of the village. The ketua of Kg Bukit Panggal said the purpose of the get-together was...

Brunei: Festive mood still strong in 2nd week of CNY.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Lion Dances continued to be held at various functions in the second week of the Chinese New Year. The traditional ritual, believed to bring good luck and prosperity, usually feature elaborate costumes and dance...

Brunei: Princess Masna at Thinking Day.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) HRH Princess Hjh Masna yesterday consented to attend the "Thinking Day 2007" with the theme "Discover Your Potential: Take the Lead and Grow Friendship", which was organised by the Girl Guides Association of...

Brunei: Winners of Aifa 2 Kali Menang lucky draw.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The names of Aifa 2 Kali Menang lucky draw's eight winners were picked among more than 20,000 entry coupons yesterday by Commissioner of Labour and chief guest Hj Omar at the Aifa Sdn Bhd office in Gadong. The...

Brunei: Phonic workshop at St James's School.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) As they believe that language is an important tool in communication, St James's School recently organised an interesting Phonic Workshop for several teachers to master skills in the usage of English. Various...

Brunei: Final indicative yield at 3.2pc per annum for TMC.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The management of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) announced that the indicative profit yield for the six months Tradable Musyarakah Investment product has been pushed from 3.125 per cent per annum to 3.20 per...

Brunei: Appointment of new Perm and Deputy Perm Sec.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to appoint Haji Awang Mohd Mahdi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Abdul Rahman, Ambassador of...

Brunei: Two die in Tutong road mishap.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A family of five, all Bruneians, who were on their way back to Mumong, Kuala Belait from the capital, met with a tragic accident at Km 9 Tutong-Seria highway, which killed two and severely injured the other three....

Brunei: Patient's book describes tough cancer battle.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) According to statistics from the Cancer Registry of Brunei Darussalam, the average cancer death rate for the period of 1999 to 2003 has increased 43 per cent from the period of 1994 to 1998. However, one cancer...

Brunei: Walkathon marks 100 years of Bandar development on land.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) To commemorate the 100 years of the development of Bandar on land (1906-2006), a walkathon and a colouring competition were held in the capital yesterday. Joining the walkathon were Minister of Home Affairs,...

Brunei: UBD training for Asean civil servants.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The opening of the eight-week Executive Development Programme for Senior Government Officers of CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries will take place today at the Institute of Policy Studies,...

Brunei: UBD to hold open day.
February 26, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be holding an open day on February 27 and 28 from 8:30am till 5pm at the Chancellor Hall of the university. Each year, UBD holds the "Study at UBD" where its faculties set up...

Brunei: Show of patriotism.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The spirit of patriotism and national pride flew high amidst the perfect sunny weather yesterday as thousands converged the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien to celebrate at Brunei Darussalam's 23rd National...

Brunei: People's show at National Day parade.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) For several expatriate workers and their families, the 23rd National Day parade was a celebration they did not want to miss because it was wholly the people's show. They said they were impressed with the parade...

Brunei: All 4 districts represented.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Participants from all the four districts assembled in the capital yesterday for the 23rd National Day celebration. A hundred Temburong District representatives,led by the Acting Temburong District Officer, Awg...

Brunei: Melilas longhouse opens door to local tourism.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) A group of offroad motorists visited yesterday Kampong Melilas, the last longhouse on the Belait river, during a two-day 4x4 vehicle adventure to promote the place. To reach the 14-door Iban longhouse by the...

Brunei: UBD students at Education Conference in Abu Dhabi.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Three students and a senior lecturer from UBD have left for Abu Dhabi to attend the Education Without Boundaries International Conference, which will be held there until Feb 27. The students were Abd Hamid Hj Aji...

Brunei: Chinatown dining experience at Li Gong.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) In conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations, the Empire Hotel and Country Club is offering a unique Chinatown dining experience at Li Gong until March 3, 2007. Served buffet style, it is available between...

Brunei: Penanjong School's sharing sessions.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Penanjong Primary School held sharing sessions recently for teachers and parents of its Primary Six students. They were held to discuss some action plans before the upcoming PSR exam. In her welcoming...

Brunei: NDP in National Day parade.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Around 220 members of the National Development Party took part in the 23rd National Day parade to demonstrate their commitment to National Development, as suggested in this year's National Day theme. NDP's...

Brunei: Hockkien Association chairman's open house.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Members of the Hockkien Association's Youth Division led by Mr Steven Pang visited the open house of their Chairman and leader Mr Lim Seng Kok yesterday at his residence in Jalan Tutong. The aims were to foster...

Brunei: 'It was a privilege to lead 17,000 people'.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Thousands of people from all walks of life yesterday turned up at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien to witness the grand spectacle staged for the National Day celebrations. Following the parade, the...

Brunei: Police Cadet Band joins the celebrations.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The colourful National Day celebrations yesterday included the participation of the Police Cadet Band, which participated in the march past for the first time this year. According to Arts Department of...

Brunei: Masses gather for 23rd N-Day parade.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) "He waved at me!" exclaimed 11-year-old Hafizah bte Serudin, who was with her parents watching the National Day parade from the perimeter of the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in the capital when she...

Brunei: Beware of fake RM100 notes.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Travellers from Brunei, especially regular visitors and shoppers in neighbouring Malaysian states, are urged to be more careful when receiving RM100 notes as fake ones have been found to be in circulation. ...

Brunei: China congratulates Brunei on 23rd National Day.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The President of the People's Republic of China, Mr Hu Jintao sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of the 23rd National Day. Mr Hu...

Brunei: Royal messages to Kuwait.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send congratulatory messages to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait and His Highness Sheikh Nasser...

Brunei: Halal Australian honey makes bee-line to local market.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Halal Australian honey may be buzzing its way to Brunei and filling the shelves of supermarkets nationwide within the next two weeks, according to a report by ABC, yesterday. The report stated that North-West...

Brunei: Brunei bikers leave lasting impression.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) UPM students who recently rode up to Brunei Darussalam on their mopeds were very pleased with the hospitality extended to them by the Brunei bikers. Members of Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA), KEKAL...

Brunei: BBQ weekend at holiday lodge.
February 25, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Holiday Lodge is currently featuring a BBQ Weekend Night promotion at its poolside every Friday and Saturday. The dishes featured are of Western and local favourites.

Brunei: Vietnam offers manpower base.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Vietnam offers a highly resourceful manpower base with skilled workforce that Brunei could tap into, said the Vietnamese Ambassador yesterday. Speaking to the Weekend Bulletin, Ambassador Mr Ha Hong Han said...

Brunei: First-day covers and latest stamps launched.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Following the Department of Postal Services' Customer Day that was launched by the Minister of Communication Pehin Dato Seri Setia Hj Abu Bakar Hj Apong last Thursday, members of the general public can now purchase...

Brunei: KACA marks 20th Anniversary.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Children with Special Needs Committee (KACA) Brunei held a thanksgiving ceremony yesterday to mark its 20th Anniversary and the 23rd National Day at its centre in Kg Kiulap. It began with a mass Maghrib...

Brunei: UBD to host medical forum in March.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) The Institute of Medicine in Universiti Brunei Darussalam, which pioneers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Brunei Darussalam, will be organising the 2nd Annual Academic Session, carrying the theme...

Brunei: Overwhelming response for SCB credit card promotion.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Response for Standard Chartered Bank's credit card promotion, which ran from August to December last year, has been overwhelming. SCB credit card holders had the opportunity to earn great rewards simply by...

Brunei: Thanksgiving prayers for 23rd National Day.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Mosques and suraus throughout the country held a thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with the 23rd Brunei Darussalam National Day. At the Kg Lambak Mosque, the ceremony began with mass 'Maghrib' prayer and...

Brunei: Vendors grateful for new stalls.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Stall owners at the junction of the Kiarong-Gadong road expressed their gratitude to the government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for the new stalls erected recently. Their...

Brunei: Educational visit to Belalong.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) Some 20 students from science classes of Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School in Tutong made an educational trip to Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre last week. Accompanied by their teachers, the students were there to...

Brunei: PESATU hold religious gathering.
February 24, 2007... (From Borneo Bulletin) PESATU held a ceremony to celebrate its members who recently returned from Haj and to present a memento to the Hijrah 1428 Bakti award winner. The event started with the reading of the al-Fatihah. Acting Director...