Borneo Bulletin articles from July 2008

Borneo Bulletin archives from July 2008

4 Mosque Ta'mir winners awarded.
July 31, 2008... The highlight of the National Commemoration of the Israk Mikraj ceremony was the announcement and the prize presentation to the various Mosque Ta'mir award winners held at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre in Berakas...

Firework display set for August 2.
July 31, 2008... Members of the public will soon have the opportunity to witness another spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, August 2, at the compound of The Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong. Three individuals, who are also firework...

TAP Temburong moving to new premises.
July 31, 2008... To further increase the level of customer services and improve comfort for its customers, the Employee's Trust Fund (TAP) announced that beginning today, their branch in the Temburong District will be moving its office and operations from the...

University college welcomes 158 new intakes.
July 31, 2008... The new intake of 158 students for the session of 2008-2009 began yesterday at Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College. According to Hamizah bte Hj Taib, 20, "I am grateful for getting through the interview session to...

NCB detains 10 over drug-related offences.
July 31, 2008... The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted a raid in the water village yesterday as part of its ongoing efforts to curb drug activities in the country. Yesterday's operation saw the involvement of 30 personnel from the Enforcement and...

Crocodile in Belait hut: Anyone home?
July 31, 2008... When a crocodile was caught on camera entering a hut along the Belait River, the picture was forwarded to the public via e- mails, reminding them about the danger it may pose if the reptile were to enter their homes. It was a thought...

Don't 'dis' autistic ability: SMARTER.
July 31, 2008... The Society for the Management of Autistic Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei Darussalam is set to host the 6th Brunei National Conference on Autism at the Civil Service Institute (IPA), Rimba from August...

Farewell party at Philippines Embassy.
July 31, 2008... A farewell party was held for Jaime Ramon Escalon, the 2nd secretary and consul (5th from left) of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines at Ang Bahay in Rimba, Tungku recently. Mr Jaime Ramon Escalon was in Brunei for six years and...

Motivational talk on effective communication skills.
July 31, 2008... Thirty part-time students of Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology attended a motivational talk by Geoff Andrew at their new premises in Jaya Setia Square in Berakas in the capital recently. Geoff Andrew talked particularly on...

St James continues winning streak in festive arch.
July 31, 2008... St James School in Kuala Belait has succeeded in continuing the school's winning tradition this year after it won the Arch and Decorative light competition for three consecutive years since 2006 to mark His Majesty's annual birthday...

His Majesty attends Israk Mikraj celebration.
July 31, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to attend the Israk Mikraj celebration at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre in Berakas yesterday. The ceremony began with the reading of a verse...

Israk Mikraj celebration held at Istana Nurul Iman.
July 31, 2008... More than 7,000 guests and citizens were present at the Istana Nurul Iman to celebrate the Israk Mikraj. Present to grace the event were Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha, HRH Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar, HRH Paduka Seri...

Chung Ching Kindergarten celebrates students' b'days.
July 31, 2008... The Kindergarten section of Chung Ching Middle School in Seria recently threw a birthday party for its students born in the month of July. During the event, teachers and parents presented the students with cakes and organised fun-filled...

Kg Lambak Mosque holds religious lecture.
July 31, 2008... In conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 62nd birthday, a lecture was held recently at Kg Lambak Mosque, Berakas. On hand to present the talk was guest speaker Dato Hj Mohammad Murtadza bin Hj...

Culinary experience with RBC.
July 31, 2008... Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) will hold its culinary cooking class on August 9 and August 29 at Amigos Cafe, Royal Brunei Recreating Club, from 9.45am to 12pm. The cooking class will be conducted by Chef Lam Hon Mun, who will be...

Khatam al-Quran at Panchor Murai Religious School.
July 31, 2008... Panchor Murai Religious School recently organised a Khatam al- Quran ceremony for 24 students at the school main hall. Attending the event as the guest of honour was Dyg Hjh Rusita Hj Yahya, Chief Division of Education Institution,...

Kg Bendahara Lama organises tree-trimming project.
July 31, 2008... The village council of Kg Bendahara Lama yesterday organised a "mangrove trees trimming" project in the vicinity of Pg Bendahara Lama Primary and Religious schools, the outskirt of the Royal Mausoleum and residential areas within the village....

'All you can eat' charity drive at Meetoo Restaurant.
July 31, 2008... Meetoo Vegetarian Restaurant is holding an "All you can eat and pay any amount you want to" charity drive for Pusat Ehsan at its outlet in PAP Norain Complex on Jalan Tutong tomorrow. The main objectives are to raise fund for Pusat Ehsan...

Sultan at birthday banquet.
July 31, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Inspector General of Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), consented to attend a royal banquet to commemorate the 62nd birthday of His Majesty. Accompanying His Majesty were Her...

Getting ready to celebrate Golden Jubilee.
July 31, 2008... St Angela's school will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary this Saturday with various stage performances in the morning and also instrument bands and Hadrah to welcome the guest of honour - Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of...

Streetlights project to be completed next April.
July 31, 2008... A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Installation of Street-Light project at Kg Sg Paku from Km21 to Km19 of Jalan Tutong in Seria was held on Tuesday at the Setia Negara Conference Hall of the Electrical...

Kg Kupang launches flowers expo, Tamunika.
July 31, 2008... The fresh flowers expo was officially launched yesterday by the Tutong District Agriculture Officer, Awg Khariuddin Hj Matali, at the vegetables and fruit stalls located in Kg Kupang in Tutong. This is the fifth expo organised by Kg...

Colouring contest at SR Kapok.
July 31, 2008... About 50 students of Kapok Primary School, Muara took part in a plaster mould colouring contest organised by Ting Su Lee Enterprise (Art Centre). The objective of the competition was to uncover the students' artistic talent and also to...

Princess Masna calls for unity at NAM meeting.
July 31, 2008... Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, the Ambassador-at-Large at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, called on member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement to remain united and strongly committed to the Bandung Principles as they...

Department of Community Development to hold Customer's Day.
July 31, 2008... The Department of Community Development will hold its Customer's Day on Sunday, August 3, at The Mall Gadong, starting from 9am. This was revealed by Senior Pension officer, Dyg Norhayati bte Hj Yusof yesterday. She said the objective of...

Police host royal birthday banquet.
July 31, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Inspector General of Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar consented to attend...

Terengganu products at the Knowledge Convention.
July 31, 2008... Two young sisters from Terengganu are currently participating in the Knowledge Convention or "Majlis Ilmu" exhibition held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas to promote batik and songket handicraft made in their hometown which...

Majlis Ilmu imparts knowledge to youth.
July 31, 2008... Primary six pupils and four teachers from Sultan Hassan Primary School in Temburong flocked to the capital on Tuesday to visit the Knowledge Convention or "Majlis Ilmu" which has been drawing thousands of students and members of the public....

Royal call to increase agriculture production.
July 31, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday underscored the need to increase the nation's agriculture production, in particular rice, and ensure that the country will reach self-sufficiency, especially at a time...

Unexpected ingredients found in food.
July 31, 2008... Two diners were shocked to find flies flying freely and contaminating prepared food at a restaurant near the capital recently. Alarmed, they pointed out the matter to a waitress who just shrugged off and asked the two diners to order ala...