Borneo Bulletin articles from November 2008

Borneo Bulletin archives from November 2008

Outstanding students awarded.
November 30, 2008... The structures at pre-school and primary school levels in the current educational system and SPN21 remain the same, whereby those who achieve 5 'A's in PSR examinations will be placed in respective science secondary schools in the following...

Graduation ceremony at St John's School.
November 30, 2008... Sixty-three kindergarten children of St John's School yesterday received their certificates during a graduation ceremony at Dewan Bandaran Hall, Belait District. A presentation of certificates and merit awards to outstanding primary and...

Keeping roads safe with de-merit point system.
November 30, 2008... Brunei Darussalam has plans to introduce a "de-merit point system" for drivers, as part of a measure to address the staggering number of motorists who have lost their lives over the years. The Sunday Bulletin has learnt that the relevant...

US Embassy holds Thanksgiving Open House.
November 30, 2008... The US Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, William E Todd, held an informal Thanksgiving Open House yesterday afternoon for Americans living in Brunei, government and financial institutions officials. Held at the ambassador's residence, the...

Prize presentation at RIPAS School.
November 30, 2008... Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Secondary School yesterday presented prizes to its outstanding students. The event began with a recital of al-fatihah and doa, followed by a welcoming speech from Principal Roslin bin Suhailee. The...

49 complete Filipino language course.
November 30, 2008... Forty-nine children taking up a Filipino language and culture course, organised by the Philippine Embassy, received their completion certificates in a graduation at the Ang Bahay in Rimba. "The launching of the first Filipino class is the...

Electrical Services Dept counters close for Hari Raya Aidil Adha.
November 30, 2008... The Electrical Services Department announced yesterday that their counters for payment of electricity bills and purchase of pre- paid metre coupons will be closed during the public holiday to mark Hari Raya Aidil Adha on December 8. ...

IGS students visit iCentre.
November 30, 2008... Students and lecturers from Business and Finance Department of International Graduate Studies (IGS) College recently visited the iCentre in Anggerek Desa. The purpose of the visit was to study the incubation centre and the support...

SOAS Mosque commemorative book now available.
November 30, 2008... The Ministry of Religious Affairs said that the commemorative publication marking the 50th Anniversary of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque will be on sale effective on Dec 1, 2008 at the cost of $30. The announcement was made...

Jati Transport's special promo for Mercedes C-Class.
November 30, 2008... Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz has delivered 500,000 new C-Class models from the 204 series to customers around the world since the vehicle's market launch in March 2007, according to the press release by Jati Transport Sdn Bhd. "The C-Class...

House on fire in Kg Mentiri.
November 30, 2008... A house in Kg Mentiri caught fire yesterday afternoon. According to eye-witnesses, the house was completely engulfed by the time Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the scene.

Sultan receives Singaporean Minister.
November 30, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to receive in audience Singapore's Minister of Information, Communication and Arts, Dr Lee Boon Yang, at Istana Nurul Iman. His Royal Highness welcomed...

SR Kiarong celebrates PSR students.
November 30, 2008... Eighty Primary Six students from Kiarong Primary School received their intensive presents and certificates in a ceremony to celebrate their achievements in the recent PSR exam. Seven of them obtained 5A's. Guest of honour at the event was...

Sponsors dig deep for N-Day Silver Jubilee celebration.
November 30, 2008... Sponsors are digging deep and have so far come up with over $100,000 to commemorate the upcoming National Day Silver Jubilee celebration, marking Brunei Darussalam's 25th year of independence next year. A sponsorship handover ceremony...

Big Papa's rolls out anniversary meal.
November 30, 2008... Big Papa's marked its 8th anniversary recently and to celebrate the occasion, the restaurant is now offering diners its special $8.88 anniversary meal. Located in Kiulap, Big Papa's allows diners a chance to savour 'a different style of...

World Health Day ends with environmental awareness seminar.
November 30, 2008... The Ministry of Health has organised a number of activities throughout the year to commemorate World Health Day since its official date on April 7, focusing on the theme 'Protect Health from Climate Change'. It culminated with a seminar...

LCB makes field trip to AITI.
November 30, 2008... Laksamana College of Business (LCB) students made an educational trip to the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry for Brunei Darussalam (AITI) where they were given a presentation by one of the representatives as well as a...

St Andrew's students go on field trip.
November 30, 2008... In order to fully utilise the time after examination, a series of activities and excursions were organised for the St Andrew's students. Last Thursday, an outdoor excursion was organised for the students and teachers at the Tasik Lama....

Prince hosts reception.
November 30, 2008... His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday hosted a reception for members of the Chubu Association of Corporate Executives from Japan at Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan. The visiting...

Contraband items razed at dumping site.
November 30, 2008... Truckloads of confiscated items were destroyed and buried in the ground at the Sungai Akar dumping area yesterday. The Royal Customs and Excise Department razed items confiscated since three years ago. The destroyed contrabands were from...

Brunei to participate in Antarctic Expedition.
November 30, 2008... Women representatives from Brunei will be joining fellow competitors from nations such as Cyprus, Ghana and Jamaica to participate in the "Commonwealth Women's Antarctic Expedition", where they will be embarking on a skiing expedition to the...

Police foil 'call girl' services.
November 30, 2008... The Royal Brunei Police Force succeeded in their attempts to foil prostitution activities following the arrest of 22 women from China at a hotel in Gadong recently. On Nov 26 at 7.45pm, the gambling and anti-vice unit of the Police Force...

RBA Engineering Staff passes away.
November 30, 2008... Following an a ccident that occurred in RBA's engineering premises yesterday, which led to the sad death of Lim Soon Lee, 49 years of age, Mr Ray Sayer CEO of RBA said, "All of us in RBA are deeply shocked and saddened with Lim's death today....

1st National Dental Nursing Symposium.
November 30, 2008... The 1st National Dental Nursing Symposium was officially launched yesterday by the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Suyoi Hj Osman, at the Pencapaian Hall of Civil Service Institute in Rimba. In...

Literature Bureau seals deal on Gerbang Bahasa.
November 30, 2008... A signing ceremony between the Brunei Language and Literature Bureau, and Primatel Communications, was held yesterday morning for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, training and maintenance of the Gerbang Bahasa...

Owing too much $$$.
November 29, 2008... She's just 25 years old and earns close to $3,000 a month. While she may be young and highly educated, she is sadly broke! On top of her loans, this woman who plans to get married within the next two years is over $9,000 in debt thanks to her...

Meaningful activities for children during school-term holidays.
November 29, 2008... Parents are urged to make use of the year-end school term holidays with meaningful programmes and activities for their children in order to educate them to become responsible citizens. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Health, Pehin...

DJs on a yachting adventure.
November 29, 2008... A group of DJs from Pilihan FM and DJ Jenny of Kristal FM recently were brought on a boating trip around Brunei Bay and Kg Ayer, courtesy of Dream Charter. Also on board were a film crew from RTB for a TV documentary programme. ...

Hyundai develops new fuel-saving Kappa engine.
November 29, 2008... Hyundai Motor Company's latest initiative involves helping cost- conscious drivers to meet the challenge of finding an affordable means of transportation. The popular Hyundai i10 minicar, available at Setia Motors Company Sdn Bhd...

Stressing importance of oral hygiene among village residents.
November 29, 2008... A strategy entitled 'Strengthening Community Action' in promoting oral health can assist in expanding the self-expertise in taking care of oral hygiene of children up to five years old. There is a need to jointly practice whatever that...

HM's visit to US Pacific Command and rising cost of studying in US?
November 29, 2008... Thank you Brunei, I really appreciate all of your questions over the last week to Ask the Ambassador. Education, especially Higher Education and studying in the United States, continues to be a hot topic. I encourage you to send your...

Bright Kids sing and dance for graduation.
November 29, 2008... Some 30 pupils of the Bright Kids School put on an entertaining musical concert at the IGS College in Kiulap recently. The annual event was held as part of their extracurricular activities to celebrate the end of their academic year as...

Student brings back bronze from 5th Intl Mathematics and Science Olympiad.
November 29, 2008... The Brunei Primary Six contingent of the 5th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary Schools (IMSO) 2008 held in Lombok Island, Indonesia from November 8 to 16 won a bronze medal in Science. Dayang Lim Sye Torng from St...

St Margaret's celebrates Parent's Day.
November 29, 2008... Parents should play a role in providing attention, support and any form of encouragement so that their children will understand the importance of education for their future. The Belait District Officer Awang Haji Jemain bin Momin said...

Brunei Library Association holds roadshow.
November 29, 2008... Persatuan Perpustakaan Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam or Brunei Library Association (BLA) in efforts to foster closer ties among its members in the Brunei-Muara District organised a roadshow yesterday at SOAS College's main hall. ...

TelBru briefs teams on 'Let's Cruise'.
November 29, 2008... The 100 selected cruiser teams of the TelBru's 'Let's Cruise' were briefed on the event that will take place tomorrow at the Ministry of Communications building yesterday. 'Let's Cruise' will take place at Seri Kenangan, Tutong. On hand...

PMB exam results via SMS.
November 29, 2008... Secondary students in Brunei Darussalam will be able to get their 2008 PMB (Penilaian Menengah Bawah) exam results via SMS. This SMS service was first rendered to parents/guardians of Primary Six students who sat for the PSR (Penilaian...

RTB, MediaCorp to forge improved cooperation.
November 29, 2008... The closing ceremony for the 18th Joint Technical Committee meeting in the field of broadcasting between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore was held yesterday at the Bunker Cafe of The Empire Hotel and Country Club. The ceremony saw the...

Family hosts thanksgiving dinner for SSEAYP participants.
November 29, 2008... A thanksgiving dinner for Dyg Halinah Apong and and Dyg Fauziah Hj Salleh was held at the SotoRindu Restaurant recently. The two hosted a buffet dinner with close relatives and were joined by two foster daughters - Patricia from Indonesia...

JICE president tours PWD centre.
November 29, 2008... The president of Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE) cum former vice-president of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Matsuoka Kazuhisa, visited the Construction Materials Research and Testing Centre of the Public Works...

Kasat, Lin Hua schools' immersion programme closes.
November 29, 2008... Kasat Primary School held a school immersion programme with the Lin Hua Primary School of Singapore from November 26 to 28. Yesterday saw the closing ceremony for the immersion programme held at the Kasat Primary School hall. Among...

SECA School holds graduation day.
November 29, 2008... Sekolah Cemerlang Abejess or SECA School in three years since its establishment has been acknowledged by Dr Zohrah bte Hj Sulaiman, UBD's Dean Faculty of Science, as a school that always places top priority on reading and creative thinking...

Spacious, smooth CX-9 launched at Grand Motors.
November 29, 2008... The SUV trend is still on the rise in the country with more car dealers bringing in SUVs to satisfy the customers. Grand Motors Sdn Bhd yesterday launched the CX-9 which is expected to be on Brunei roads soon. The Mazda CX-9 delivers...

Tickets still available for French Film Festival.
November 29, 2008... The opening movie of the 9th French Film Festival 'Serko' at the Empire Cinema on Thursday night was received with laughter and awe, with a near full house consisting of special guests from the French Embassy in Brunei Darussalam, sponsors,...

'UK & Me' contest winners receive prizes.
November 29, 2008... The winners for the 'UK and Me' writing competition, organised by the Brunei Chevening Alumni, were announced yesterday during a prize presentation ceremony at the Ministry of Education. On hand to present the prizes was the guest of...

Bakti Dewa Primary School's graduation, prize-giving ceremony.
November 29, 2008... The Bakti Dewa Primary School held a graduation and prize-giving ceremony yesterday morning at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College. Thirty-six Kindergarten students together with 126 students from Primary Six received their...

Laneige's winter makeup collection.
November 29, 2008... Laneige's current winter trend is all about creating a chic and feminine look, giving a mixture of romantic femininity and pragmatism. Termed 'The Snow', this latest makeup collection is limited and consists of three items - The Snow...

RBA cooks up contingency plans during Thailand crisis.
November 29, 2008... With the continued closure of Thailand's Suvarnabhumi International airport, Royal Brunei Airlines' (RBA) scheduled services to and from Bangkok remain suspended until further notice. In a statement issued by Royal Brunei Airlines, it...

Colouring, drawing contest for children.
November 29, 2008... The Housing Development Department, Ministry of Development will be holding a colouring and drawing contest in conjunction with World Habitat Day 2008 on Dec 5 at the Lobby of the Housing Development Department Building. Entry forms for...

Comedian to bring X-mas cheer at Filipino get together.
November 29, 2008... Byline: Tony Alabastro A Filipino standup comedian, who brings joy to Singaporeans by making them laugh, will be the guest performer during the Pasko ng Pinoy '08 Dec 7 at the Scout Centre in Mata-Mata. The holiday celebration...

The 'root' of landslide problems.
November 29, 2008... This morning she was really upset. "There they go again! Surely, they are, as usual, barking up the wrong tree once more," she told her friends as she studied the newspaper. And she could hardly contain her extreme annoyance any longer. ...

Special dinner for 'Friendship Games' participants.
November 29, 2008... Participants of the 6th BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games were treated to an international cuisine for dinner last night. It was hosted by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr Awg Hj Ahmad bin...

Charity event in the name of Pusat Ehsan.
November 29, 2008... Arthini Cafe and Catering Sdn Bhd (ACC) Nasi Kandar Penang will be holding its second charity event Nov 30 from 7am to 9pm. Members of the public are welcome to the event and all proceeds will be donated to the Pusat Ehsan in Jalan Bengkurong...

Extra privileges for Standard Platinum cardmembers.
November 29, 2008... Standard Chartered credit cardmembers can now look forward to specially handpicked privileges and benefits this year-end which include travel, wellness, dining and home offers. In partnership with Royal Brunei Airlines' frequent flyer...

Passengers bound for Thailand re-routed.
November 29, 2008... The unstable political climate in Thailand and the latest airport closure has shaken the tourism industry of the 'Land of Smiles'. Local travel agents have explained that trips to Bangkok have to be re-routed. Mr Foo from Century Travel...

Fire Dept urges caution during wet season.
November 29, 2008... Due to the current wet weather conditions, the Fire and Rescue Department has called on the public to take extra care and caution either whilst driving on the road or at home. In a press release, the department further advised motorists...

RBAF's Training Institute gets new commandant.
November 29, 2008... A change of Command ceremony took place yesterday between the outgoing Commandant of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Training Institute, Colonel Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin and his...

Colourful evening with Rapsodi Live.
November 29, 2008... Rapsodi Live at RTB's Dewan Raya in the capital last night marked another success of a joint broadcasting between RTB and Singapore's Mediacorp Pte Ltd as artistes from both countries lined up and performed, showcasing a very colourful...

Young Bruneian students triumph in International Mathematics Competition.
November 29, 2008... Two local students did Brunei proud when they won bronze medals for the Upper Primary category in the International Mathematics Competition (IMC) 2008 that took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from Oct 24 to 31. The winners were Ak Muhd...

Body Shop to mark World AIDS Day at Gadong Mall.
November 29, 2008... In conjunction with the World AIDS Day that falls every Dec 1, Body Shop will be collaborating with the Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council to raise awareness on HIV and AIDS this coming Monday at The Mall's Atrium Concourse in Gadong. ...

Court upholds $3.6M damages for brain-damaged schoolboy.
November 28, 2008... A 17-year-old brain-damaged Nepalese schoolboy accorded a whooping $3.6 million - Brunei's highest road traffic accident award - may keep the money after all. An attempt to take it away from him failed yesterday in the Appeals Court when...

Bobby, siblings get helping hand.
November 28, 2008... With the help of kindhearted individuals, Bobby Anak Malon and his siblings will soon receive a $300 donation from personnel of PPA-NIA F-19 Ancang and Loklang Building, BSP Sdn Bhd. The donation was yesterday handed over by Haji Zaini...

Revisions to the United Kingdom Immigration Rules.
November 28, 2008... The British High Commission has released details of the latest in the rolling programme of revisions to the United Kingdom Immigration Rules. In a statement released by the British High Commission here, it stated that these changes...

RBPF officers, personnel receive recognition for solving cases.
November 28, 2008... A ceremony to present certificates of appreciation and service medals to Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) officers and personnel under the Crime Investigation Department (CID) was held yesterday at the Parade Square of RBPF Training Centre in...

Indonesian woman jailed for overstaying.
November 28, 2008... A 22-year-old Indonesian woman was sentenced to a four-month jail term after pleading guilty to overstaying in the country. The Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday heard that Widya Gadis Fargayahum held a social visit pass,...

Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College visits SKS Wood, MCY Yard.
November 28, 2008... Twenty students of Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College paid a study visit to SKS Wood Sdn Bhd and MCY Yard BSP Sdn Bhd. Before visiting MCY Yard (one of BSP Sdn Bhd companies), the students were given briefing on the ongoing installation...

Prize presentation for competition related to Drugs Abuse Education.
November 28, 2008... The finals of a Multimedia Presentation competition on Drugs Abuse Education 2008 for secondary schools and colleges ended with a prize presentation recently conducted at the Civil Service Institute's Dewan Pencapaian in Kg Rimba. SM PJN...

TAP's Financial Planning road show for SPSS.
November 28, 2008... Financial planning is essential for those who wish to save up for their future. In light of this, Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP) yesterday held a Financial Planning Road Show for some 100 officers and staff members of the Syarikat Setia...

Putri's album out Sunday.
November 28, 2008... Local songbird Putri Norizah Ibnor Riza is finally going to release her much anticipated, first and self-titled album. Produced under the label of Phuture Phase, it contains 10 pop and RandB songs. Its launching ceremony will be held this...

Collaboration key to improving quality health care.
November 28, 2008... The last day of the 8th Biennial International Nursing Conference yesterday ended with more discussions regarding the meaning of collaboration in care through partnership, among others. Datin Paduka Dayang Hjh Suraya Noraidah bte...

Be open to change and learn from it, minister tells nurses.
November 28, 2008... The 8th Biennial International Nursing Conference came to a close yesterday afternoon at The Rizqun International Hotel. Throughout the two-day conference, delegates had the opportunity to deliberate and hear from various experts on...

Brunei to celebrate Aidiladha on Dec 8.
November 28, 2008... Muslims in Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha and 'Korban' on Monday, December 8 corresponding to 10 Zulhijjah 1429H after the new moon of Zulhijjah could not be sighted last evening. Yesterday afternoon, the Ministry of...

SMSA's students tee-off and go riding.
November 28, 2008... Forty students from the Sayyidina Ali Secondary School, Kuala Belait recently visited the Panaga Golf and BSRC Stables in Kuala Belait. The first group went to the Panaga Club and were briefed on basic golf techniques by Panaga Golf's...

Chung Ching Secondary awards graduates.
November 28, 2008... The Secondary department of the Chung Ching Middle School, Seria held its graduation night for students of Forms Three and Five on Tuesday, in which 48 from Form Five and 70 students from Form Three graduated. The school's board of...

Brunei-Singapore Adventure Camp to start Sunday.
November 28, 2008... Twenty secondary school students from Singapore will arrive this Sunday to join a similar number of students from Brunei Darussalam for a six-day friendship camp to forge friendship ties between students of the two nations. Entitled...

St Andrew's celebrates proud moment of PSR achievement.
November 28, 2008... Year 2008 is another year of academic excellence for Primary 6 students of St Andrew's School. It is indeed a proud moment for 61 straight 5As students and the teachers. A total of 160 students sat for this year's PSR examination,...

SR Birau holds prize presentation.
November 28, 2008... Sekolah Rendah Birau yesterday morning held a closing ceremony and a prize presentation for students who excelled in their academics, especially in the latest PSR examination. The event, held at the school's hall, started off with a recital...

French Film Festival opens.
November 28, 2008... The 9th French Film Festival opened last night at the theatre of The Empire Hotel and Country Club. The guest of honour was Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka...

Educational games at SR Junjongan.
November 28, 2008... As part of its "Science Achievement Enhancement Programme" - the Science, Technology and Environment Partnership (STEP) Centre, Ministry of Education and supported by Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd had coordinated an educational games...

MTSSR reps off to Penang for 6-a-side hockey carnival.
November 28, 2008... A group of students led by Cikgu Hj Aji Hj Abdullah from the Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical School (MTSSR) left for Penang, Malaysia, last night to compete in a six-a-side international hockey carnival organised by University Sains Malaysia...

Anthony Abell College holds CCA closing ceremony.
November 28, 2008... Anthony Abell College, Seria recently held a closing ceremony for co-curriculum activities (CCA). The guest of honour was Belait District Officer, Awang Haji Jamain bin Momin. "Mere academic excellences are not the criteria for an...

Singapore school conducts educational visit to Sultanate.
November 28, 2008... Some 30 students and three teachers from Chai Chee Secondary School, Singapore visited Sayyidina Umar Al-Khattab School during a three- day programme to observe the teachings and management of a secondary institution in the Sultanate as well...

Addresses on ICs must be accurate.
November 28, 2008... All mukim and village residents in the Brunei-Muara District are urged to make sure that the addresses stated on their identity cards are accurate in accordance with the Mukim and Village Boundary Guide Book and the Bandar Seri Begawan...

Best students awarded at prize presentation ceremony.
November 28, 2008... A prize and certificate presentation ceremony was held at Panglima Baruddin Primary School, Limau Manis for the best students of the 2008 session, at the school's multi-purpose hall, yesterday. The guest of honour was Haji Nasir bin Hj...