Borneo Bulletin articles from October 1999

Borneo Bulletin archives from October 1999

Borneo: CM: No BN man to take on Keningau yet (289).
October 30, 1999... KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Osu Haji Sukam said he has not yet decided on Umno candidates in several parliamentary seats including the Keningau parliamentary seat, although, some quarters insist that their choice be fielded....

Borneo: Gedong as centre for padi research: GM (266).
October 30, 1999... MIRI - Gedong in Samarahan Division will become a centre for research and development for padi in Sarawak and for imparting the new padi planting technology to farmers in the State. The move to make gedong into centre for production of...

1958: anno horribilis for the British: The Sultan's winning spree (1342).
October 30, 1999... THE year 1958 turned out to be the anno horribilis, - the horrible year - for the British in Brunei; everything else kept moving, except the Constitution that went into limbo. The British administration lost face when the State Council...

Save Brunei's turtles (1048).
October 30, 1999... The Department of Fisheries is looking for turtle volunteers. Young Bruneians are called to join in the conservation project launched by the Fisheries Department and the Museum Department. Sabri Haji Mohd Taha, Fisheries officer said...

Brunei: Norhayati plans 4x4 global safari (381).
October 30, 1999... Norhayati Abu Bakar, a local girl from Kampung Anggerek Desa, is set to embark on a ground-breaking four wheel drive expedition through North Africa and the Middle East. Travelling with her husband, Harun Kurt Eichbauer, the couple aims...

Brunei: Airline psyches up crew for turnaround (488).
October 30, 1999... Even in these hard times, Royal Brunei Airlines will be trying hard for a turnaround by formulating a strategy to bring in vital revenues needed to help the company return to profitability. Executive Director of Royal Brunei Airlines, Pg...

Brunei: Regional agro-trade on the rise (370).
October 30, 1999... A top government official said cooperation and collaboration in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors have contributed much to the success of Asean in increasing food production. This was stated by the Minister of Industry and...

Brunei: MOU strengthens Asean's regional farm alliance (323).
October 30, 1999... The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Asean co-operation in Agriculture and Forestry Products Promotion Scheme on Thursday will strengthen cooperation among the 10 member-countries in agriculture, fisheries and forestry. ...

Brunei: Saving data from the Y2K bug (259).
October 30, 1999... One simple solution towards Y2K compliance is to back up your data, according to a talk on Y2K solutions held yesterday. The talk covered topics on Y2K problems and provided solutions to customers in the area of data storage and...

Sports: Defence is Brunei's forte (853).
October 30, 1999... As Brunei gear up to face Sabah tonight at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Mick Jones' first home game in charge of the wasps, one aspect of Brunei's play that has surprised even some of the most ardent fans has been their sturdy...

Sports: Make or break for Sabah tonight (723).
October 30, 1999... Having chosen to live dangerously, Sabah's lifeline in the Malaysia Cup depends very much on the outcome of their match against Brunei tonight at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan. A defeat, even a draw, will be enough...

Sports: Sarawak ready to take on Johore (390).
October 30, 1999... Sarawak had corrected their defensive slips which cost them the defeat in the earlier meeting with Johore but will be more than ready for them when they clash tonight at the Sarawak Stadium. Coach Jalil Rambli who emphasised on a tight...

Sports: S'wak Hornbills pull out (349).
October 30, 1999... The Sarawak Basketball Association (SBA), caught by surprise for the lack of sponsorship funds from the Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) has withdrawn from participating in the Malaysian Basketball League (MBL). Given a short...

Borneo: CM: No need for a Royal Commission (423).
October 29, 1999... KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Osu Haji Sukam said there is no need to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry to probe hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in Sabah because the government has initiated programmes such as the...

Borneo: Malaysian Customs set to adopt WTO valuation (276).
October 29, 1999... KUCHING - The Malaysian Customs Department is committed to adopt and implement the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Valuation Agreement by year 2000, disclosed Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Dr George Chan on Tuesday. Chan, who is also...

Brunei: Contractors seek greener pastures (522).
October 29, 1999... Hit by a triple whammy Brunei's top contractors are looking elsewhere like Cambodia, Vietnam and in the near future, East Timor for work, said industry sources yesterday. They are heading in that direction because Brunei's construction...

Brunei: Visit of Indonesian President (160).
October 29, 1999... The newly elected Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, is due to arrive in Brunei between November 6 and November 10 during the course of his Asean tour, Indonesian Embassy sources said yesterday. Known popularly as Pak Gusdur, he is...

Brunei: Call for frankness on 'Franken-food' (674).
October 29, 1999... Though the Asean region has no serious food-shortage problems, it should not ignore the full potential of existing agricultural biotechnology that may promise a higher production of crops and other agricultural resources through genetic...

Sports: Bothwell boost for Brunei (606).
October 29, 1999... Brunei's Malaysia Cup chances have been given a big boost with the news that key import Brian Iman Abdullah Bothwell is back for this weekend's key clash against Sabah at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Having served out his...

Brunei: Oz university honour for top UBD official (212).
October 28, 1999... Dato Professor Dr Hj Mahmud Saedon Awg Othman became the first Bruneian honoured with a Visiting Professorship award yesterday. He was appointed as a Visiting Professor to the University of Queensland in Australia. The professorship...

Brunei: Dynasty offers a Dim Sum break (301).
October 28, 1999... Do you know what "Yam-Char" means? In Cantonese it means "Drink Tea". "Yam-Char" is part of Southern Chinese culture says Mr Danny Lim, Manager of Dynasty Restaurant in Brunei. "Yam-Char" is a light meal during which customers...

Borneo: Sabah's biodiversity gets global acclaim (297).
October 28, 1999... KOTA KINABALU - Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Lajim Haji Okin said the people should be proud that the State is one of the leading biodiversity centres that still exist in the world. "We should be proud to be bestowed with the...

Brunei: Ministers tackle economic woes (398).
October 28, 1999... Singaporean and Bruneian Ministers have discussed ways to tackle the downturn that has affected regional economies including that of Brunei, said Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Jayakumar heading a top delegation here. "Our ministers...

Brunei: Local work force gets new boost (565).
October 28, 1999... The Prime Minister's Department through its Civil Service Institute or IPA has intensified efforts to build confidence and increase the capacity of the nation's rapidly growing working population. Brunei has around 100,000 working...

Brunei: Camera eyeview of Brunei's culture (334).
October 28, 1999... The Brunei Photographic Society in collaboration with the Brunei Tourism Development Unit of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources has organised an activity called "Kamerathon 1". His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah is...

Brunei: Wahid-Mega coalition 'defuses' instability in ASEAN region (910).
October 28, 1999... ASEAN should welcome the newly elected Indonesian President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Vice-President Megawati Sukarnoputri because their coalition government has defused a potentially dangerous situation to the stability of Southeast...

Sports: Ibrahim impresses new coach (838).
October 28, 1999... Sometimes life is all about taking the small chances that present themselves. That philosophy can certainly be applied to various aspects of life and football is no exception. One man who clearly lives by that type of philosophy is...

Sports: Getting Sarawak forwards to find scoring boots again (491).
October 28, 1999... Sarawak faced with a "must win" situation in their next two matches are working overtime to get their forwards to start scoring goals again or face an early exit in the Malaysia Cup. To add to the problems, Gilbert Cassidy Gawing was...

Borneo: Pairin mulls pacts to beat BN at all cost (363).
October 27, 1999... KOTA KINABALU - The opposition PBS has decided to work towards an electoral understanding with the other opposition parties which the party finds credible, have similar ideals and political objectives and which enjoy strong grassroot support....

Borneo: Batik painting thrills Aussies (149).
October 27, 1999... THRILLED Australian schoolteacher Michelle Phelan trying her hand at batik painting on silk while her daughters, Alexandra (left), 11, and Bethany, seven and batik painter Narong Daud share her delight. "This is a real thrill," said...

Brunei: Asean eyes on monster GM foods (593).
October 27, 1999... Genetically modified agricultural and food products cynically termed as 'Frankenstein' foods will be on the agenda when Asean ministers on agriculture and forestry meet in Brunei this Thursday, a senior Brunei official said yesterday. ...

Brunei: Brunei may be venue for Gusmao-Wahid talks (382).
October 27, 1999... Brunei could still emerge as the venue for a key regional meeting between the newly elected Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid and East Timor independence hero Xanana Gusmao, informed sources said. Brunei's name was mentioned earlier...

Brunei: Royal audience for S'pore delegation (435).
October 27, 1999... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah yesterday granted audiences to the Republic of Singapore's Ministers, Parliament Secretaries and Permanent...

Brunei: Clinton names new US envoy (182).
October 27, 1999... US President Bill Clinton yesterday announced his intent to nominate Sylvia Gaye Stanfield to be the new US Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Ms. Stanfield, a native of Dallas, Texas, is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service,...

Brunei: Survival amid low oil prices (563).
October 27, 1999... As an oil rich country, it is crucial for Brunei to learn to survive during low oil gas prices. It must also try to live beyond the status quo of oil gas export, observed a senior cabinet minister yesterday. At the same time, it must...

Brunei: Asean agriculture successes (143).
October 27, 1999... Dr Nguyen Ich Chuong, Chairman of SOM of the 20th AMAF, yesterday made welcoming remarks at the SOM-AMAF Meeting of the 21st Meeting of the Asean Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. She said a year and a month have passed since the...

Brunei: Peace run in Brunei (112).
October 27, 1999... The Peace Run, an international relay that has spread the message of world peace for over a decade, visited Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. The run which has expanded this year to encompass the world was led by Mr Bred Farmer, representing the...

Brunei: Celebrating 70 years of oil production (637).
October 27, 1999... The seventy year history of the Seria Field reflects the history of the oil and gas industry in the nation of Brunei Darussalam. Mr. John Darley, Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn Bhd, (BSP) stated this in conjunction with...

Borneo: Kuching eyeing FedEx (266).
October 26, 1999... MIRI - The Federal Express (FedEx), an American international cargo carrier based in Subic Bay for Asia may extend its service to Kuching, said Sarawak Industrial Development Minister Datuk Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said it could handle...

Borneo: Headmasters pledge loyalty to Mahathir (116).
October 26, 1999... The Federation Malaysian Headmasters' Council delegates conference and the fifth Headmasters' Convention on Friday pledged a resolution to unanimously declare its loyalty and undivided support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir...

Brunei: Petro-dollars to the rescue (771).
October 26, 1999... Brunei and its Asean partners are ready to make better use of their rich oil and gas resources to collectively create greater prosperity in the region for the new millennium. The oil powers in the region comprise Brunei Petroleum Unit,...

Brunei: Prince hosts luncheon for visiting S'pore Ministers (172).
October 26, 1999... His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday hosted a luncheon at the Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan for Professor S. Jaya-kumar, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law, Wong Kan Seng, Minister for Home...

Brunei: Brunei lures Britons to 'Unexpected Treasures' (471).
October 26, 1999... Brunei will be inviting people in the United Kingdom this November to discover "the Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures" as the country kicks off the first leg of its overseas campaign to promote Brunei Year 2001. The second leg of the...

Brunei: Asean forestry meeting opens (272).
October 26, 1999... The Senior Officials Meeting of the 21st Meeting of Asean Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry was officially opened yesterday at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas. This meeting was attended by senior officials on...

Brunei: Women leaders launch pre-APEC exhibition (283).
October 26, 1999... The Commercial Trade Centre (Dewan Komersial Pusat Perdagangan Bumiputra) hosted an exhibition yesterday, which which will run till the 31st of this month. The exhibition titled "Expo APEC-WLC 2000" invited Datin Paduka Hjh Jusnani binti...

Brunei: New Committee for Indian Chamber (221).
October 26, 1999... The Indian Chamber of Commerce, Brunei Darussalam recently elected new office bearers and a management committee. The general body meeting was held at Haji Yusof Complex, BSB. This election is held once in every two years. The new...

Brunei: Business Council boosts the region (218).
October 26, 1999... The East Asean Business Council (EABC), as the official representative of the private sector in BIMP-EAGA, is intensifying efforts to promote the marketability of the region, for the next few years. A Seminar on the Investment Policies...

Brunei: CJ speaks on Africa in the Fifties (147).
October 26, 1999... The Association of British Alumni Brunei Darussalam (BABD) has prevailed upon Dato Sir Denys Roberts, the Chief Justice of Brunei, to give a talk entitled "Africa in Fifties" at Bubungan Dua Belas (the Old Residency) on Jalan Residency and...

Brunei: Storm causes flash floods in many areas (296).
October 23, 1999... Several areas in the Brunei/Muara district were submerged during a heavy downpour on Thursday evening that swamped the country as from 4.30 pm to 10.30 pm. The worst affected areas were Kg Jangsak, Beribi, Bunut-Kilanas, Mulaut, Ban Road...

Borneo: S'wak timber to double with new species: CM (470).
October 23, 1999... MIRI - Sarawak will double the present timber production in 20 years with the replanting of fast-growing timber species, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. The growth of fast-growing species like the acacia could achieve the...

Borneo: Masing awaiting feedback from Brunei (321).
October 23, 1999... KUCHING - Sarawak Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Masing said yesterday that he would look into any actions taken in accordance with feedback received from the Association of Hotels from Brunei that had participated in the recent two-day...

Borneo: William: No hate jibes from S'wak teachers (180).
October 23, 1999... KUCHING - The Sarawak Teachers' Union (STU) president William Ghani Bina said yesterday that STU has not received any complaints from anyone about the state's teachers instigating students to hate the ruling government. Ghani, who was...

Borneo: Uphold spirit of compromise like Wee to solve problems: Chan (327).
October 23, 1999... KUCHING - Malaysians must uphold the spirit of compromise in solving whatever problems they encounter for the sake of progress, prosperity and harmony. Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Dr George Chan Hong Nam said this simple but...

Symphony sound from Vienna to Brunei (553).
October 23, 1999... Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) with the cooperation of NBT (Brunei) will present the Vienna Volksoper Symphony Orchestra concert on November 17 at the International Convention Centre, Berakas at 8.30 pm. Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)...

Brunei cyclists show their mettle (318).
October 23, 1999... Chung Kwei Ming's historic bronze at the recent SEA Games in Brunei has been motivational and inspirational factors for Brunei cyclists. The Brunei cyclists have not stop training but instead have stepped up their activities since the...

Part V : The Inside Story of the Brunei Constitution of 1959 (1446).
October 23, 1999... Better walk than run The PRB entry into Brunei politics in 1956 added some pungency into the process of Constitution making, being in danger of reversing course due to the tug-of-war between the British and traditional interests. ...

Mind-boggling list of names (730).
October 23, 1999... BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - The big surprise of the week must be the long list of names that surfaced during the Liquidators meeting of Amedeo Development Corporation Sdn Bhd creditors on Wednesday. Even bigger was that HRH Prince Haji Jefri...

In search of fame & fortune in KL (1372).
October 23, 1999... Among 13 repeat regional and national Jurors' Choices winners in the 35 artists competing for regional honours in the Philip Morris Group of Companies 1999 ASEAN Art Awards next month in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are two Bruneians. Hj Md....

Brunei: Bruneians brace for stormy nights (307).
October 23, 1999... Terror struck Bruneians some of whom spent their night on Thursday in hotels as they were unable to reach home because of floods. Some late diners too had an extended night when they could not get back. More of the same is promised...

Brunei: Two nabbed in drugs raid (385).
October 23, 1999... Police yesterday arrested a Filipino man and Indonesian woman for possession of illegal drugs. The arrests come not long after a 13-year-old schoolgirl was caught at the Serasa Ferry Terminal when she stepped out from a Labuan ferry on...

Brunei: Store's safe sliced open like bread (235).
October 23, 1999... When 32-year-old Maria Ariole, an accountant came to her office in Casa Italiana Department Store in Kiulap as usual one morning at 8 this week she found to her astonishment the front door upstairs forced open. She then cautiously...

Brunei: Down Syndrome support proposed (190).
October 23, 1999... Down Syndrome aid workers yesterday called for the creation of a parental support group in Brunei. The group held a meeting yesterday at the Public Service Institute. This workshop was organised by Brunei's Special Education...

Brunei: Moffatts promote Canada schools (312).
October 23, 1999... "The Moffatts' visit was an excellent oppor-tunity to introduce Canadian musical talent to young Bruneians," said Mr Neil Reeder, High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei yesterday. He said that the Moffatts were outstanding cultural...

Brunei: Thursday Club' to promote diplomacy (305).
October 23, 1999... Brunei as a small country should favour the use of effective diplomatic skills over the use of force when facing external conflicts, said Universiti Brunei Darussalam's Deputy Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Dr Awg Hj Md Yusop Hj Awg Damit...

Brunei: Seminar focuses on Filipino workers (185).
October 23, 1999... A Para-Legal seminar conducted by the Philippine Embassy through the overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Bandar Seri Begawan recently will be replicated in other districts of Brunei, Ambassador Enrique Zaldivar said yesterday. The...

Sport: KL a tough nut to crack: Jones (529).
October 23, 1999... Brunei's caretaker coach Mick Jones faces a baptism of fire as he steps out as Brunei coach for the first time tonight against Kuala Lumpur at the Cheras Stadium to kick off round two of the Malaysia Cup. Both teams have experienced...

Sport: New Zealand Australia final likely (587).
October 23, 1999... With the Rugby World Cup down to its last eight teams, it seems as though all the stronger nations are really beginning to show their mettle and quite honestly, even after three weeks of play, we aren't anywhere nearer to knowing or even...

Borneo: Community's hand in recycling: Prof (449).
October 21, 1999... MIRI - Community involvement in environmental initiatives must be promoted in Miri to tackle the increasing big volume of rubbish produced by the urbanites, said Prof Dr Tan Poo Chang. The experience of a pilot centre for collection of...

Borneo: 25th anniversary time to tell new generation of BN successes: Taib (242).
October 21, 1999... KUCHING - Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud said the people particularly, the younger generation, should be made aware of the ruling government's successes in its 25 years of leadership in the country. ...

Borneo: Paul leaves S'wak Information Club (157).
October 21, 1999... The Chairman of Sarawak Information Club (Kelab Penerangan Sarawak), Paul Sakai Lasong (left) has handed over his duties to his deputy, Encik Ahmad Latif bin Haji Adeng at a simple ceremony held at the department's premises at Jalan Haji Taha...

Brunei: IDB president meets Sultan (147).
October 21, 1999... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday received a courtesy call from Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). The ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman. His Majesty...

Brunei: Asean tackles forestry image & policy (425).
October 21, 1999... Brunei Forestry Director Haji Abdul Rahman Haji Chuchu said that the main purpose of the three-day meeting was for all Asean members to come together and establish guidelines to build a good image of Asean to Western countries that Asean is...

Brunei: Boost to local industry at upcoming showcase (395).
October 21, 1999... More local Bruneians products will soon get a boost to promote them in foreign and domestic markets. This will be made possible by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources which has organised a six-day exhibition starting October...

Sports: Brunei bid Booth goodbye (517).
October 21, 1999... "You can win it all." That was the message passed on by David Booth to his former players in his final moments on Brunei soil as they all turned up at the Brunei International Airport to bid their coach of four years farewell. Departing...

Sports: UBD's tug-of-war (113).
October 21, 1999... Six faculties of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) participated in the first ever inter-faculty tug-of-war competition yesterday. The tournament was organised by the Association of Undergraduates of the Faculty of Science, GMFS. The...

Brunei: 3 Thais face theft charge (106).
October 20, 1999... Three Thai men Mana Praipha, 31, Anong Duamu Angpha, 43 and Chai Udom, 33 charged with committing theft of a 55m electric cable on October 15, at Kg Lambak Berakas appeared in court yesterday. The case was further postponed. Inspector Rosli...

Borneo: EAGA forum in Brunei (95).
October 20, 1999... BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - The Bandar Seri Begawan- based East Asean Business Council said it will launch its online EAGA Forum Programme on November 1 in Brunei, and not as reported, in Kota Kinabalu. Copyright 1999: Borneo Bulletin. All...

Brunei: Disney on Ice' comes to Brunei (409).
October 20, 1999... Disney On Ice, one of world's most spectacular shows will come to Brunei early next year. Michael Daynes, Regional Marketing Director, of the famous Ringling Brothers of Washington said that the celebrated extravaganza on ice could...

Brunei: Department's gift for Raya (451).
October 20, 1999... One of the worst routes for motorists will be repaired by January next year, said an engineer with the Public Works yesterday. Drivers especially those residing in Kg Sengkurong, Tanjong Bunut and Jerudong will enjoy the comfort of a new...

Brunei: Meeting was for bilateral talks (222).
October 20, 1999... The recent four-day working visit of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to Malaysia, in which the ruler held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad was not part of a Joint Commission...

Brunei: Illegal entry Limbang farmer fined (202).
October 20, 1999... An impatient Limbang farmer who sneaked over to see his sisters in Brunei was fined $400 in the Brunei magistrate's court. Malaysian Damit bin Tamit, 31, charged yesterday with entering Brunei illegally from Sarawak without a passport...

Brunei: Woman allegedly assaults RIPAS doc (132).
October 20, 1999... An angry woman has allegedly assaulted a young local doctor at the RIPAS Hospital in the Brunei capital. The recent incident was sparked off by the death of the enraged woman's mother in a ward. Apparently distraught the woman...

Brunei: Belait's gift to Kosovo (301).
October 20, 1999... More than $40,000 has been collected by the Kosovo Humanity Charity Fund Week organised by the personnel of Brunei Shell Petroleum. Advisers and working committee of the charity fund week, Awang Salleh Bostaman Haji Zainal Abidin, said in...

Brunei: Halloween Night at Sheraton Utama (158).
October 20, 1999... Bruneians can join Halloween festivities on October 30 at Sheraton Utama Hotel. Halloween has become an international Mardi Gras of some sorts and is getting more popular by the year. It is considered an opportunity for parents and children...