Borneo Bulletin articles from January 2011, page 8

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TCY Motors unveils new Peugeot 107.
January 14, 2011... The new Peugeot 107 took centre stage yesterday as TCY Motors Sdn Bhd held a special media preview for the new car. So what can be said about Peugeot's latest car to hit Bruneian shores? For starters, the new 107 aims to put the groove back...

Kg Masin Consultative Council presents donations to orphans.
January 14, 2011... In an effort to help alleviate the burden shouldered by underprivileged orphans, especially those that are still schooling, members of Kg Masin Consultative Council and Takmir Kg Masin mosque recently held a donation presentation, as well as...

SMALHB welcomes Year 5 new students.
January 14, 2011... Hassanal Bolkiah Arabic Boys' Secondary School (SMALHB) yesterday organised a registration and orientation day for 186 Year Five new students for academic session 1432H/2011M. The orientation was held at the SMALHB Hall, Bandar Seri Begawan. ...

Sultan tours Royal Dutch Shell.
January 14, 2011... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's official visit to the Netherlands began yesterday at the Royal Dutch Shell headquarters in The Hague, over 50 kilometres away from Amsterdam. The Royal Dutch Shell has been...

Companies Act amended.
January 14, 2011... Brunei Darussalam's Companies Act has been amended to attract foreign investors to incorporate and register in the Sultanate and help them manage their investment efficiently. The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced that His Majesty the...

HSBC Premier offer for customers.
January 14, 2011... HSBC Premier in Brunei Darussalam said it reinforced its four core pillars of You and Your wealth, Your day-to-day banking, You and your family, and Your bank around the world, capitalising on its strengths of wealth management advice,...

BSP employees meet His Majesty.
January 14, 2011... Eight Bruneians on cross-posting at Royal Dutch Shell felt privileged and honoured to greet His Majesty the Sultan and Yang di- Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during the ruler's official visit to the headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands...

Six-hour blackout in Belait District from 8am today.
January 14, 2011... The whole of Belait and Panaga will once again experience electricity disruption for about six hours starting from 8am today (Friday) following full repair works on the damaged 66 kv powerline at the new house construction site of Lorong Tiga...

Man stabbed to death.
January 14, 2011... A middle-aged man has been found dead of suspected stab wounds in Berakas, police sources said late last night. The circumstances of his death are sketchy but he is understood to have died in a case of violence, either in a theft or robbery...

Participation was good experience.
January 14, 2011... Family and friends were at the airport last night to welcome the Bruneian delegation that took part in the 3rd Muslim Students International Glorious Quran of the Holy Quran Memorisation and Recitation Competition in Mashhad, Islamic Republic of...

Productive 2010 for Brunei's NCB INTERPOL.
January 14, 2011... The year 2010 was a productive year for INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Brunei which has cooperated with other member countries to arrest criminals around the globe. In revealing its success story on the eve of the 90th Police Day this...

23,000 & $35,000 fines for cigarette smugglers.
January 14, 2011... A Malaysian national was fined $23,000 or, in default, seven months' imprisonment, by the Magistrate's Court following a failed attempt to smuggle cigarettes into the country. The accused, Julaihi Yadi, 47, on Dec 6, 2010, was detained after...

Experts shed light on social issues at UBD.
January 13, 2011... Social issues that exist within Brunei Darussalam are currently the main focus of several key institutes in the country, as a number of government organisations, as well as international bodies, have congregated to discuss, deliberate and...

His Majesty in Netherlands.
January 13, 2011... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam arrived yesterday morning at the Schipol Airport, Amsterdam to begin an official visit to the Netherlands. Present at the airport to greet His Majesty were Mr William Cosjoin,...

Formation of AMBD will lead to better consumer protection in Brunei.
January 13, 2011... One concern that may arise from an under-regulated financial market is the lack of consumer protection. How many times have clients been pressured or fooled into buying a financial product that they did not necessarily want in the first place...

Contraband cigarettes lead to $23,000 fine.
January 13, 2011... A 36-year-old Indonesian man was fined $23,000 or jail for eight months in default of payment after pleading guilty to possession of contraband cigarettes. Supriadi, the Bandar Magistrate's Court heard, took responsibility for the contraband...

Motherhood on hold.
January 13, 2011... Though development and moving forward towards modernisation are considered significant milestones in any country's history, time spent on education as well as employment has been deemed as a factor in the decline of producing future local human...

Brunei deploys largest ever UNIFIL contingent.
January 13, 2011... Brunei Darussalam continues its commitment towards the peacekeeping mission with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by deploying another 20 more RBAF personnel, the largest Brunei contingent so far to Lebanon, to supervise...

RBPF Logistic Dept welcomes new director.
January 13, 2011... The establishment of the Department of Logistic plays a vital role as it serves as a facilitator to the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF). The department functions as a medium, preparing all facilities such as transportation, uniform suit,...

536 teachers awarded SBAfl certificates.
January 13, 2011... A ceremony was yesterday held at Bridex to witness the presentation of School Based Assessment for Learning Training (SBAfl) certificates to 536 teachers from various schools throughout the country. The guest of honour was Acting Minister of...

Temporary power disruption.
January 13, 2011... The Department of Electrical Services has informed the public that there will be a temporary disruption in power supply tomorrow, January 14. The disruption will affect areas along Jalan Sungai Akar starting from Simpang 40-22 and its...

Talk sheds light on evolution of suicidal ants.
January 13, 2011... An interesting study of the ecology and evolution of suicidal ants in the rainforest canopy was yesterday presented by visiting researcher Dr Diane Davidson, also an emeritus professor from the Biology Department of the University of Utah, USA....

Brunei history essay writing competition soon.
January 13, 2011... The History Centre will hold an essay writing competition on the history of Brunei, promising attractive prizes to the winners. Split into various categories, namely - for the public, students, as well as pictorial and illustration form, the...

Prince off to Lombok.
January 13, 2011... His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, yesterday left for Lombok, Indonesia, where His Royal Highness will attend the Asean...

Most fire incidents related to electricity: DES.
January 13, 2011... Sixty-five per cent of fire incidents last year were related to electrical faults and from the total percentage, 20 per cent was caused by overloading while 80 per cent was from faulty equipment and wiring. This was highlighted by Awang...

Canadian consultant company makes courtesy call on MIPR.
January 13, 2011... Five members of Powertech Lans Inc, a consultant company from Canada, yesterday morning paid a courtesy call on Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Dr Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah. The...

SPN21 briefing at SUAMPRIPAD.
January 13, 2011... A briefing, which was aimed at providing information on the National Education System for the 21st Century (SPN21), was organised at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School (SUAMPRIPAD) yesterday morning. ...

Visit to Entrepreneur Development Centre.
January 13, 2011... A group of 98 undergraduates from the AB 3206 Brunei 'Tradisi Industri' at the Academy of Brunei Studies of UBD recently visited the Entrepreneur Development Centre of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources in Kg Sinaut. Leading the...

Accident along Tutong-Jerudong dual carriageway.
January 13, 2011... A local driver survived a horrific car crash along the Tutong-Jerudong dual carriageway yesterday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred at an area where road improvement project is currently underway. Initial reports...

Live firing exercise until Jan 31.
January 13, 2011... The Marine Depart-ment would like to notify the public especially mariners that a live firing exercise is currently being held until Jan 31 from 7.30am until 11.59pm. All vessels including small crafts operators are strictly advised not to...

Tutong Development projects come under scrutiny.
January 13, 2011... Over 20,000 tyres are dumped at the four-acre Recovery Facility for Used Tyres at Bukit Udal Dumping Site every month and the number would increase if no proper disposable methods are to be imposed soon. The Minister of Development, Pehin...

BSB Rotary Club contributes to SM SUAK's needy students.
January 13, 2011... The Rotary Club of Bandar Seri Begawan continued to serve the community through the club community service project. The club, led by its president, Mr Ricky Ng Kim Hock, handed a total of 50 school bags packed with school stationery to...

Meet the parents at SM PDSM Mentiri.
January 13, 2011... Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School in Mentiri recently organised a special meeting debuted as the 'Meet the Parents' event following the orientation programme welcoming the new Year Seven students at the school. The main agendas of the...

Appreciation from ministry to joint organiser of Youth Run 2011.
January 13, 2011... The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) yesterday held a certificate of appreciation presentation ceremony for Syarikat Superwater Marketing Sdn Bhd, in their capacity as the joint organiser for the Youth Run 2011, in cooperation with...

Counsellors give shocking details of errant students.
January 13, 2011... Shocking details of school students engaging in close proximity behind a surau during break time, taking obscene pictures using their handphones, as well as keeping alcoholic drinks inside their plastic water bottles while in school were...

BSB Rotary Club holds blood donation drive.
January 13, 2011... In response to the RIPAS Hospital Blood Bank's call to help replenish low stock levels, the Rotary Club of Bandar Seri Begawan is organising its XXth Blood Donation Drive on January 15, between 9am and 2pm at NBT Sdn Bhd's Lexus Showroom at...

Belait's Red Crescent Association visits KB, Seria Municipal Dept.
January 13, 2011... Members of the Red Crescent Association's Belait branch made a goodwill visit to the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Department yesterday. The delegation was led by its chairperson, Chai Yum Fatt, where they met up with the Acting Chairman...

PESAKA group heads to Sabah for Cultural Festival.
January 13, 2011... The Keriam Malay Association's (PESAKA) Cultural Club, which is represent- ing Brunei at the BIMP-EAGA Cultural Festival in Tawau, Sabah, left the Sultanate yesterday. The Brunei delegation for the three-day event, which takes place between...

More lucky winners in HSBC's daily draws.
January 13, 2011... HSBC announced the winners of its weekly credit card promotional lucky draw yesterday, which will continue running until January 15. The winners were selected from a pool of customers who had utilised their HSBC credit cards while making...

22 nurses complete Surgical Refresher Course.
January 13, 2011... Twenty-two nurses were awarded certificates of completion when they successfully completed a three-day "Surgical Refresher Course" recently. The closing ceremony for the course was held at the Health Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Health...

Truck overturns.
January 13, 2011... A truck overturned late last night at the four-junction traffic light towards Beribi. The driver and a passenger of the truck escaped unhurt. The driver still in shock said that he lost control of the vehicle. Police personnel were seen at...

'Think Big' contestants ready for finals.
January 13, 2011... Twenty-four teams stood before a panel of judges, presenting their business ideas with the confidence of making it to the finals at one of the biggest business plan competitions organised by iCentre next week. Business ideas ranging from...

Minister's goodwill visit in UK.
January 13, 2011... The Minister of Education, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, made a goodwill visit to David Willets MP, Minister of University and Science UK, while in London attending the Education World Form 2011...

Prisons Department's community drive.
January 13, 2011... Over 50 officers and staff members from the Prisons Department donated blood yesterday during a blood donation drive that was held in conjunction with the upcoming Prisons Department's 57th anniversary celebrations. Present to oversee the...

Two new Volvo models enter the Brunei market.
January 13, 2011... The media were invited for the new Volvo S60 test-drive on Wednesday. Needless to say, they were not disappointed with the sleeker design and dynamic performance of the car from the giant Swedish automakers. Executive Director, Azman Latif,...

All Bruneians safe in Queensland.
January 13, 2011... The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Brunei Darussalam High Commission in Canberra, Australia has sent two officials to flood- hit areas of Queensland to make sure that Bruneian students and their families are safe. The...

Massive power outage in Belait.
January 13, 2011... A massive power outage allegedly caused by an excavator carrying out earthworks underneath an overhead line affected Kuala Belait and Seria, including Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) onshore facilities yesterday. The Department of Electrical...

Minister rejects link between progress and social ills.
January 13, 2011... As a country becomes better developed, many assume that the increased occurrences of social issues are related to the population's increased knowledge and advancement in science and technology. However, as pointed out by the Minister of Home...

Brunei rescue for Taiwan boat in swordfish attack.
January 13, 2011... Quick response from Brunei authorities, especially the Marine Department, saved the life of a crew member of the Taiwanese fishing vessel "JYI JYH YIH No2" who was wounded by a swordfish about 220 nautical miles from Brunei on January 9, 2011....

Communications minister to attend Asean meeting in KL.
January 13, 2011... Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Abdullah, Minister of Communications, will be attending the 10th Asean Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministers Meeting (10th Asean TELMIN) which will convene on January...

Bank's chief cashier on trial over forged signature.
January 13, 2011... A TAIB bank's chief cashier is on trial over charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust. Haji Mustafa bin Hj Zainin pleaded not guilty to six offences of forging a person named Hjh Bintang's signature on a cash withdrawal form and...

Brunei won't budge on Labuan ferries.
January 12, 2011... Although 'stormy seas' and 'dark clouds' have marred the Brunei-Labuan ferry service in part for the time being now, ensuing in a battle of words across the bay, there is no way that the Sultanate is going to give any leeway on the safety issue...

Maulud procession on Feb 15.
January 12, 2011... Maulud Nabi Muhammad Salallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam Year 1432 Hijrah will be held simultaneously throughout the country. The highlight of the event is the assembly and procession at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in the capital on Tuesday,...

Technical personnel must be registered with Electrical Services Dept.
January 12, 2011... To ensure quality workmanship, all companies and contractors dealing with projects involving electrical and mechanical works must ensure that their technical personnel are registered with the Department of Electrical Services (DES) under the...

Hefty fines await those who flout the law.
January 12, 2011... Under the Electrical Act of Chapter 71 Section 65/02, anyone who are found guilty of "wilfully tampering with or adjusting any electrical installation or supply installation or any part thereof so as to cause or to be likely to cause danger to...

DES launches guidebook on electrical installation.
January 12, 2011... A guidebook on electrical installation at public buildings, commercial buildings and domestic premises in Brunei Darussalam called "EIR (Electrical Installation Requirements) 2011 - First Edition" was launched yesterday at the Department of...

M'sian cook slapped with $6,000 fine for cigarettes.
January 12, 2011... A 45-year-old Malaysian cook was slapped with a $6,000 fine for having in his possession contraband cigarettes. If he fails to settle the fine, he will be imprisoned for three months. The Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court heard that...

Iran Embassy donates al-Quran copies to SHSS.
January 12, 2011... The Iranian Embassy in Brunei Darussalam yesterday made a donation to Sayyidina Hussain Secondary School (SHSS) in the form of 16 copies of the Quran, which comes with translations and commentary in both English and Persian. Principal Haji...

UBD receives Singapore delegation.
January 12, 2011... Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday received a working visit from the Malay Language Centre of Singapore (MLCS) delegation. Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Home Affairs led...

Visioning workshop teaches organisations to share.
January 12, 2011... LiveWIRE Brunei recently organised a two-day visioning workshop at the Youth Development Centre for committee members of LiveWIRE Business Network (LWBN) and personnel of the Youth Development Centre. Facilitated by LiveWIRE Brunei Programme...

National Insurance continues with donations in 2011.
January 12, 2011... With the 'Child's rights' slogan in mind, National Insurance Co Bhd (NICB) has made numerous donations to underprivileged children and charitable bodies in Brunei throughout 2010, and will continue to do so this year. "It makes me proud to be...

Foreign nationals found misusing immigration passes.
January 12, 2011... The Immigration and National Registration Department detained five foreign nationals in an operation yesterday, dubbed Operation Rundau in the commercial areas of Kg Mulaut and Ban 6 Kilanas. Eleven Immigration personnel were involved in the...

Sultan leaves for Netherlands.
January 12, 2011... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam last night left Brunei Darussalam for Netherlands for two days. Present to bid farewell to His Majesty at the Brunei International Airport was HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah,...

Company fined for littering.
January 12, 2011... A company has been issued a compound fine of $500 after committing an offence under the Minor Offences Act Section 30 Chapter 12(1) (f) (ii) which involves leaving behind items irresponsibly around the roads or areas without legal permit. The...

UNISSA Library provides industrial training for MTSSR students.
January 12, 2011... For a second year running, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Library accepted two groups of students from Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College (MTSSR) to undergo industrial training as part of their BDTVEC National Diploma in...

SMPAPHRSB teachers, students hold fun walk.
January 12, 2011... The PAP Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School in Lumut (SMPAPHRSB) recently held a Fun Walk Day event. The event began with a speech presented by the Deputy Principal (Academic), Cikgu Mohammad Danny bin Aimi. He stated that...

Tasek Brasserie slashes lunch, dinner prices.
January 12, 2011... The Radisson Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan has reduced its lunch-set by five dollars in order to promote the quality of its food by enticing food lovers to their doorstep. Radisson's $20 lunch-set is aimed exclusively at attracting customers...

QMS internal auditor training course.
January 12, 2011... Twenty participants including nine staff from MKJB, one from RBAF and the rest involving various companies representatives attended a training organised by Maktab Kejuruteraan Jefri Bolkiah, Kuala Belait. The trainer, Mr Mohammad Natra from...

BSBIA holds 55th AGM.
January 12, 2011... The Bandar Seri Begawan Indian Association (BSBIA) recently held its 55th Annual General Meeting on January 8 at the SOAS College auditorium at 7pm. The meeting saw a strong attendance with about 210 full-fledged members present, easily...

Meet Steve McMahon in Brunei.
January 12, 2011... local Liverpool fans will have the chance to meet one of the 'Kop' greats - former Liverpool player Stephen Joseph McMahon in Brunei. Well-known as an Asian Football Pundit on Asian-based sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports, Steve McMahon...

SMSS holds first assembly.
January 12, 2011... Seri Mulia Sarjana School in Kampong Jangsak recently held its first assembly after the orientation week for its students andnew schoolchildren at the school. As usual, the students sang the National Anthem, SMS School song followed by the...

Minister at World Education Forum.
January 12, 2011... Economic development is often associated with three fundamental elements of education, technology and innovation. Education may help in the development and welfare of an individual as well as the nation. Education should be designed with...

Great opportunities with Standard Chartered business loan programme.
January 12, 2011... Standard Chartered Bank continues its commitment to growing and developing businesses through offering a comprehensive suite of commercial banking products and services to suit the various companies and businesses in Brunei, according to a press...

Fewer speed fiends but more red light jumpers last year.
January 12, 2011... Speeding offences have almost declined by half in the first 11 months of 2010 compared to 2009. Offences like failure to fasten safety belts and using handphones while driving have also dropped. However, arrests and summons issued for jumping...

What it should have been.
January 12, 2011... In our news item on Ford Ranger donation published yesterday, the headline should have correctly read "Department of Technical Education receives Ford Ranger donation" and not as stated. The error is regretted.

Locals unfairly sacked to make way for foreigners?
January 12, 2011... The Commissioner of Labour is concerned over reports received by the Labour Department that some private firms were putting "unnecessary and unethical stress" on local employees in the hope of finding fault which could lead to their dismissal in...

Lucrative future in commercial diving.
January 12, 2011... Subsea commercial diver is perhaps one of the most unknown professions available but this highly skilled vocation is one of the highest remunerated professions today with daily rates in Brunei reaching US$700. Hj Mohd Bayzuie bin Hj Abd Razak...

Outraging modesty charge dropped.
January 12, 2011... The 58-year-old IQRA founder Hj Mashud Hj Damit was discharged from an outraging modesty allegation after prosecutors applied for the charge to be withdrawn by the court. Hj Mashud Hj Damit was brought to face a charge of intending to insult...

New committee members for Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
January 12, 2011... The election of new committee members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for 2011-2012 session for the Belait District was held yesterday with the oath-taking ceremony pledging their loyalty and unity. It was held at the main hall of the...

First batch of Defensive Driving Instructors begins training at Megamas.
January 12, 2011... Megamas Training Company Sdn Bhd, based in Kg Mumong in Kuala Belait has begun the training for the first batch of eight Defensive Driving Instructors, a press release stated. In December 2010, Megamas signed a contract with the Brunei Land...

Simultaneous Youth Run to be held in all four districts on Jan 16.
January 12, 2011... The Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports with the cooperation of the Health Promotion Centre, Ministry of Health and Youth and Sports Associations as well as Superwater Marketing Sdn Bhd will be organising...

Right policies needed to mitigate financial risks.
January 11, 2011... His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) in his sabda urged the AMBD management to constantly monitor the...

Students urged to cultivate good study habits.
January 11, 2011... Year Seven students of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School (SUAMPRIPAD) were urged to establish a study routine and develop good study skills for long-term success. This advice came from the Principal of...

3rd ISYF to inspire passion for Science.
January 11, 2011... Three top Science students and a teacher in gifted education yesterday left for Singapore to attend the 3rd International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) which is scheduled to run from today until January 15. Organised by the Hwa Chong Institution...