Borneo Bulletin articles from October 2000

Borneo Bulletin archives from October 2000

Borneo: Second Chinese trawler caught.
October 31, 2000... SARIKEI - A Chinese trawler with 16 nationals caught fishing illegally in Malaysian waters on Oct 23 will be charged in the magistrate's court here. This is the second incident, after a Chinese vessel was detained off Bintulu last week.

Brunei: Haji Awang could spill beans.
October 31, 2000... The case of Haji Awang Kassim, 51, the former Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) Deputy Managing Director charged with embezzling the state of millions of dollars, took a new twist yesterday and according to legal experts he may be ready to spill...

Brunei: Mahathir asked to present 'views of Asia' at Apec.
October 31, 2000... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has called on Malaysia to take a prominent role and disseminate ideas at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit scheduled to be hosted by Brunei in the...

Brunei: His Majesty names his new granddaughter.
October 31, 2000... Copyright 2000 Brunei Press Sdn Bhd

Brunei: Jordanian official calls on Minister.
October 31, 2000... The Culture, Youth and Sports Minister has received a courtesy call from the president of the Islamic Academy of Science (IAS) of Jordan, RTB reported. The Jordanian official, Dr Abdul Salam Majali, currently on a working visit to the...

Brunei: Seized cars auctioned.
October 31, 2000... Forty-three cars, seized by the Royal Brunei Customs and Excise Department for being used in smuggling activities, were auctioned at the department's headquarters at Jalan Menteri Besar yesterday, RTB reported. The cars were sold at...

Brunei: New business model for recovery.
October 31, 2000... Brunei might be going through a difficult period nowadays. Not only is it trying to recover billions of dollars it lost in a high-profile national financial scandal, but it is also relentlessly attempting to recover from a downturn. And...

Brunei: Royal tour of Customs Wharf and Kg Ayer.
October 31, 2000... Her Royal Highness Pg Isteri Hjh Mariam yesterday consented to tour the Royal Customs and Excise Wharf in the capital. Also present was Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Masna. Present at the wharf to greet the royal visitors were the Deputy...

Brunei: Prince Qawi on National Insurance Board.
October 31, 2000... The Board of Directors of National Insurance Company Berhad yesterday announced the appointment of Prince Abdul Qawi as a member of the Board representing Baiduri Holdings, one of the major shareholders of the Company. Prince Qawi made...

Brunei: Religious minister departs for Yogyakarta.
October 31, 2000... The Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Dato Dr Ustaz Haji Mohd Zain bin Haji Serudin left yesterday for Yogyakarta, Indonesia to attend the 9th MABIMS meeting of Asean religious affairs ministers. On hand to bid him farewell at the...

Brunei: Minister to attend Asean youth meet.
October 31, 2000... The Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Pehin Dato Paduka (Dr) Haji Awang Hussain will attend the Third Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth ( AMMY III ) in Yangon, Myanmar on November 2-3, 2000. The minister will be accompanied by the...

Brunei: Apprenticeship training scheme agreement signed.
October 31, 2000... An Apprenticeship Training Scheme Signing Ceremony between the Department of Technical Education and Boustead Sdn. Bhd & United Motors Sdn. Bhd. was held yesterday at the Boustead Showroom in Beribi. The chief guest of the event was...

Brunei: Students tour abattoir.
October 31, 2000... Students from the PGGMB School who have ended their Primary Certificate of Education (PCE) Examinations yesterday visited the Golden Chicks Abattoir Sdn. Bhd at Kampong Wasan. The first group of 43 students from Primary Six Green and Red...

Brunei: A visit at RBA hangar.
October 31, 2000... Sixty one students from Primary 3 including six teachers from Sekolah Rendah Pg Anak Puteri Besar, Kampong Peramu, Kg Ayer, visited the Royal Brunei Airlines hangar yesterday. They visited the engine room, the wheel bay room, inside a...

Brunei: Big Mac is back.
October 31, 2000... Mc Donald's Gadong celebrated the return of the famed Big Mac with a lot of fan fare on Sunday night. Chief Guest Dato Paduka Hj Alimin even cooked his first Big Mac to launch the favourite's return. After that all the guests got their chance...

Brunei: Dr Toyad calls on Pehin Ali.
October 31, 2000... The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pehin Dato Seri Paduka Awg Hj Mohd Ali met the Malaysian's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Leo Michael Toyad. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also present were Mr Wan...

Brunei: Nursing Conference and exhibition.
October 31, 2000... The Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah College of Nursing will be organising its 4th Annual Nursing Conference followed by an exhibition from 19th to 22nd November, 2000 at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. The...

Brunei: Deputy Minister launches Fair.
October 31, 2000... A week - long, Brunei Gifts and Houseware Fair 2000 started yesterday at the Indoor Stadium in Berakas. The fair, participated by 80 exhibitors from 15 countries around the Asia displaying their latest innovations and services, was...

Brunei: Food safety and hygiene seminar held.
October 31, 2000... An expert from the US-based Food Marketing Institute (FMI) yesterday conducted a one-day seminar and training on food safety and hygiene in the supermarket business. Marsha Robbins, Food Safety Consultant for FMI, is also travelling in...

Brunei: Birthday party at Marrybrown.
October 31, 2000... Siti Norsymimi Yana bte Mumin from Kg. Sg Matang, Jalan Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan treated her classmates and relatives to a birthday party yesterday afternoon at Marrybrown Restaurant Kiulap outlet.

Brunei: STJPGGMB school trip to Sabah.
October 31, 2000... Forty-two Primary Six students, principal and teachers of STJPGGMB from Lambak Kanan went for an educational tour to Sabah after studying and working hard for their Primary Certificate Education examinations (PCE). Most of them who went for...

Brunei: Dr Mahathir at royal dinner.
October 31, 2000... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg. Anak Hjh Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pg. Isteri Hjh Mariam on Sunday evening hosted the Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad...

Sports: Superb show by Seruji.
October 31, 2000... Brunei golfer Seruji Haji Setia notched another feather in his cap in Sabah golfing competitions when he added the Srixon Dalit Bay Golf Open Championship to his string of titles in Kota Kinabalu on Sunday. But it was not an easy task for...

Sports: Royal Customs shuttlers champions.
October 31, 2000... After a nail-biting final, the Royal Customs and Excise Department shuttlers emerged champions in the Ministry of Finance Inter-Department Doubles Badminton Tournament on Sunday night. The Royal Customs team were able to mount an...

Sports: Rethink on M'sia Cup format.
October 31, 2000... KOTA KINABALU - The FA of Malaysia (FAM) is set to bring back "quality" into the prestigious Malaysia Cup competition. Their venture into an expanded competition has, arguably, brought about a mediocrity in standard. The competition had...

Borneo: LNG export 37pc of total exports.
October 30, 2000... KUCHING - Liquefied natural gas (LNG), the main export commodity of Sarawak, netted export receipts amounting to RM7,367 million or 37 per cent of its total exports during the January to August period this year. The state's Statistics...

Brunei: Dr M calls for Malay unity.
October 30, 2000... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg. Anak Hjh Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pg. Isteri Hjh Mariam yesterday received in audience Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of...

Brunei: Clean-up of Kg Ayer and Brunei River.
October 30, 2000... Armed with black plastic bags and nets, residents from six Kampung Ayer villages joined hands with workers from the Municipal authorities, other government agencies and the private sector yesterday morning to participate in the week-long...

Brunei: Women hold devt seminar.
October 30, 2000... A seminar on "Brunei Darussalam Women in Development in the year 2000 and beyond" was organised yesterday by Women's Council of Negara Brunei Darussalam in co-operation with the association, Bistari. It was held at Setia Pahlawan Hall,...

Brunei: Big investment in downstream oil and gas.
October 30, 2000... The government of Brunei is looking at options for a big investment in the downstream oil and gas sector as part of an economic diversification strategy aimed at broadening its industrial base. In an interview to be broadcast by Radio...

Brunei: Indonesian women promote products.
October 30, 2000... The opening ceremony of an exhibition to promote Indonesian products was held at the Orchid Garden Hotel yesterday. The guest of honour was Hj Ahmad Hj Rani, Director of Resources Centre and Standards, Ministry of Industry and Primary...

Brunei: Finance Ministry holds Israk Mikraj gathering.
October 30, 2000... The Ministry of Finance and departments under it held an Israk Mikraj gathering yesterday at the Islamic Dakwah Centre in Kg. Pulaie. This year's theme is "Mengukuhkan Jati Diri Ummah Menurut Ajaran Islam". Chief guest at the event...

Brunei: New Health Ministry graduates visit Sukang.
October 30, 2000... A group of 26 new graduates from the Ministry of Health visited Sukang on October 19-20 as part of their orientation and induction programmes. The group left Sukang on October 19 and stayed overnight at the training centre in Sukang. ...

Brunei: Timely assistance.
October 30, 2000... The Islamic Religious Council of Brunei Darussalam, through its zakat distribution committee, has provided financial assistance to the victims of the recent fire in Kg Tamoi Tengah. The financial aid, totalling to $8,100, was handed over to...

Brunei: New Menglait shops.
October 30, 2000... Eight units of a new shop building in Menglait, Gadong are ready for occupation. The shophouses were built after the old building that used to occupy this site was destroyed in a fire four years ago.

Brunei: McDonald's Brunei celebrates the return of Big Mac.
October 30, 2000... McDonald's Brunei last night held a special Family Night for restaurant staff and their families. The event was held to celebrate the reintroduction of beef menu items at McDonald's Brunei after an absence of more than two years. The...

Brunei: Top brass for conference.
October 30, 2000... The Commissioner of Police, Dato Paduka Seri Haji Yaakub bin Pehin Orangkaya Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Zainal lead a group of four other police officers going to Rhodes, Greece for the 69th ICPO-Interpol conference. Among the agendas...

Brunei: Primary school holds garage sale.
October 30, 2000... IQRA primary school held a garage sale yesterday. Scores of people came for the event, comprising mostly parents and students of IQRA. The stalls were full of items for cheap prices. There was also a computer alteration for Nokia phones...

Sports: Haji Harith takes Kart title.
October 30, 2000... Haji Harith won the final shootout of the International Category at the Jerudong Park International Kart Prix 2000 yesterday. However, teammate Abdul Kani Sapian, who clocked the fastest lap during the official time-trial on Saturday, was...

Brunei: Warm welcome for Dr Mahathir.
October 30, 2000... Brunei Darussalam yesterday gave a warm welcome to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, who are on a two-day visit. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei...

Sports: Saiful Rizal grabs open crown.
October 30, 2000... Saiful Rizal showed both stamina and class when he overpowered John Hodgson to capture the men's open title of the Brunei Challenge 2000 squash tournament at the National Squash Centre Complex, Berakas, yesterday. Saiful Rizal won the...

Sports: Lim lights up fairways.
October 30, 2000... Lim Fung Kit carded a 65 nett score to emerge champion of the Mitsubishi Corporation Trophy 2000 held at the Pantai Mentiri Golf club yesterday. A stroke adrift was Md Arif Abdullah with a 66 and Hj Mohammad Metassan, a shot behind the...

Borneo: KK City Hall officer nearly clobbered - with a knife.
October 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU - Another Kota Kinabalu City Hall enforcement officer almost lost his life when an illegal immigrant cobbler tried to stab him during a scuffle at the Segama Shopping Complex here on Thursday. The cobbler lunged at him...

Historic journey to Islam's holy sites.
October 30, 2000... A group of Bruneians undertook a journey during the recent second-term school holidays to the rich past of Islam and gained much more than they had bargained for - they all returned with wealth immeasurable in material terms. Trainee...

Bleeding for a noble cause.
October 30, 2000... Sabah's largest blood donation drive 2000 got an overwhelming response from the general public, especially those in the uniformed sector, police and army, Malaysia Airline System (MAS) staff and members of the Press to meet the 700-pint...

Sunshine & cheerfulness.
October 30, 2000... The coffee table lay resplendent with tastebud-tickling Malay delicacies. Gentle perfume wafted from the potpourri in the sitting room. The company was pleasant, the hospitality warm and charming. Through the years of my residency in Brunei,...

Camping trip to Lumut beach.
October 30, 2000... Ten top students from four schools were chosen to represent Brunei for the Sun Burst Youth Camp to be held in Singapore this November. A camping trip to Lumut beach recently was part of their physical and mental endurance training and...

The inimitable Corolla.
October 30, 2000... Toyota cars have always been synonymous with reliability; these are the cars you normally would depend on long journeys without that fear in the back of your mind that it might break down anytime. And with the new Toyota Corolla, the...

Brunei: Court battle to free Hj Awang.
October 30, 2000... A hotlycontested court battle looms to free a Bruneian who was recently able to sign away cheques for millions of dollars. He is Haji Awang Kassim, 51, now held in Remand Prison in Jerudong who as the Confidential Secretary of HRH Jefri...

Brunei: Birthday tribute.
October 30, 2000... The Nursing Association of Brunei Darussalam (Penjuru) feted Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Saleha to a birthday celebration, at the Jerudong Polo Club yesterday. Accompanying Her Majesty were HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah,...

Brunei: British Royals in Temburong.
October 30, 2000... Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex yesterday went to the heart of Brunei rainforests, away from the usual protocol, to tour Temburong particularly the Ulu Temburong National Park. The royal couple then...

Brunei: Don't neglect your prayers.
October 30, 2000... Mosques yesterday called on Muslims in the country not to neglect their obligatory prayers, which could help to make them better people. "The five-time a day obligatory prayers should not be neglected as they are the most important of the...

Brunei: Celebrating firm gives $10,000 to BP charity.
October 30, 2000... The Brunei Press Readers Charity Fund increased yesterday following a $10,000 contribution from an interior design and furniture retailing company. The donation from Dat-co Design (B) Sdn Bhd was made during the company's tenth...

Brunei: BSP upbeat on oil and gas.
October 30, 2000... Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) and the Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) yesterday gave local journalists a further insight into Brunei's oil and gas sector. The briefing was given by Managing Director of BSP, Mr. John Darley who is also...

Brunei: Police chief reminds new squad to safeguard image.
October 30, 2000... A passing-out parade for a squad of Assistant Police Officers (Apo), who have just completed training, was held yesterday at the Police Training Centre's parade ground in Gadong. The guest of honour was Dato Paduka Seri Hj Ya'akub,...

Brunei: British royal visitors depart.
October 30, 2000... Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, left Brunei yesterday after a three-day visit. Present at the airport to bid them farewell were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna,...

Brunei: HRD strategies on new economy.
October 30, 2000... Human Resource Development (HRD) is a key factor in the transition from the old to the new or knowledge-based economy and has been highlighted in the various Apec meetings this year. The Asean-EC Management Centre of the Prime Minister's...

Brunei: Lecture on marriage affairs.
October 30, 2000... The Islamic Dakwah Centre held a lecture yesterday on marriages affairs before teachers of Mustadim Primary School in conjunction with Israk Mikraj 1421 celebration. Haji Amir bin Haji Awang, Head Psychology Education Department, Sultan...

Brunei: New SM at Royal Brunei Navy.
October 30, 2000... The Royal Brunei Navy yesterday welcomed a new Sergeant Major (SM). Officiating the SM Insignia Presentation Ceremony was the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, Pehin Datu Panglima Col (L) Abdul Jalil bin Hj Ahmad. The function took...

Brunei: McDonald's beef burger coming soon.
October 30, 2000... McDonald's beefburgers are making its comeback soon in Brunei Darussalam after two years. This includes the return of McDonald's favourite, the Big Mac along with its mouth-watering Double cheese burger, cheeseburger and its basic beef...

Brunei: Great improvement at Port with e-Muara.
October 30, 2000... The Ports Department will implement a port computerisation project known as e-Muara, in line with the move towards the e-commerce era. Ports Department stated, "Leveraging the country's telecommunication infrastructure, the port...

Brunei: Liquidators voice concern.
October 30, 2000... The Liquidators of the bankrupt Amedeo Development Corporation Sdn Bhd, are concerned that recent media reports may have created a misunderstanding as to the purpose of the creditors meeting on October 23. In a press statement, the...

Brunei: Career talk by IEE at college.
October 30, 2000... In its continuing efforts to raise the profession of the Electrical Engineering Community, The Institution of Electrical Engineers, IEE, Brunei Centre recently held a career talk at the Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering. An opening address...

Brunei: First hand look at bank's operations.
October 30, 2000... Students from the Chung Hua Middle School in Kuala Belait got a first hand look at how a multinational bank operates when they were given the opportunity to visit the Standard Chartered Bank's Kuala Belait branch. Twenty Form One students,...

Brunei: New Lancer steals show at car launch.
October 30, 2000... Goh Hock Kee Motors launched a new range of vehicles at its brilliant new showroom in Beribi yesterday. Three vehicles from Daihatsu - the YRV, Taruna and Extol - were showcased to the public. But the "show-stealer" was the new...

Sports: Japanese lady pro golfers treat.
October 30, 2000... Two lady professional golfers from Japan, Ms Mayumi Inoue and Ms Kiyomi Hoshi, have been brought in to add more glamour to the Mitsubishi Trophy Golf tournament this weekend. The tournament will be played over two days with the ladies...

Sports: Kasuka champions.
October 30, 2000... Kasuka FC won the PBDBM Champs Cup after beating Jerudong FC 3-2 in the final yesterday. The Brunei Muara Division League Cup was presented by the guest of honour and president of PBDBM, Pg Hj Ali Hassan Pg Dato Seri Laila Jasa Hj Abbas....

Sports: Go-Kart racing.
October 30, 2000... Local enthusiasts of go-kart racing should make their way to the Jerudong Park Kart Circuit today (Saturday) as competitions featuring local and international drivers will go head-to-head in quest for glory. The Jerudong Park Kart Prix,...

Brunei: Osu: Need to do more for the environment.
October 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU - Sabah needs a comprehensive and integrated water catchment area management and protection plan, Chief Minister Datuk Panglima Osu Sukam said. "The plan is vital to ensure cleanliness and sustainability of the state's...

Brunei: Illegal immigrants problem for Sabah.
October 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU - Chief Minister Datuk Osu Haji Sukam said the influx of illegal immigrants from the Phillipines and Indonesia into Sabah must be resolved with the respective government. He said steps to form closer co-operation and support...

Brunei: Crash victim receives cash.
October 30, 2000... Three Samaritans from the political party SNAP, Limbang branch, Chua Eng Hin, Tan Kheng Chai and Tan Kee Guan, donated cash to a 13-year-old school girl, Beja Ak Selan, who is the sole survivor of a fatal road accident that claimed 13 lives...

Brunei: DST gives surfers a choice.
October 30, 2000... Managing Director of DST Multimedia Sdn Bhd Awg Hj Marsad Hj Ismail says it is up to the customers to judge on the quality of service provided by simpur.net. The drive to ensure that Brunei Darussalam will make full use of Information...

Brunei: Mt Kinabalu conquered twice.
October 30, 2000... In a daring ascent, the seven women applicants and Norhayati, the Tour Leader, climbed the 4,095-metre Sabah giant in one go. Reaching the Kinabalu Park Headquarters on the 17th late afternoon after coming by ferry (to safe precious...

Brunei: 1,600 trees in 10 seconds.
October 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU - The University Malaysia Sabah's (UMS) ground in Kota Kinabalu was a hive of activity when 1,600 trees were planted by students as well as by members from a cross-section of the community in conjunction with the nationwide...

Brunei: Enter OBBD, exit with confidence.
October 30, 2000... Are you considering rafting down the Temburong River or just jungle trekking? Now Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam are capable of providing an adventurous experience to participants. It was formed in 1994 under joint sponsorship between Brunei...

Brunei: Place for food and leisure.
October 30, 2000... Thinking of a place to relax your mind and body? At the same time, enjoying the sumptuous food served. Somewhere comfortable and inspiring, where you can set your mind to freewheel and melt into the soothing greenery around that makes you so...

Brunei: Flying visit to Tutong.
October 30, 2000... The Indonesian entourage being briefed at 'ambolong' processing plant. The Indonesian Ambassador Mr Rahardjo Djojonegoro along with his entourage of diplomats made a flying visit to Tutong recently. They were met by the Tutong...

Brunei: Johan's Japanese cuisine at Takara Restaurant.
October 30, 2000... For chef Johan bin Bugal, Japanese cuisine is much more easier and simple to prepare as it requires less garnishing as long as one can maintain the flavour. He is the chef for Takara Japanese Restaurant at the Centrepoint in Gadong. ...

Brunei: Raids at Kg. Ayer.
October 30, 2000... Law enforcement officers conducting inspections in Kg Ayer yesterday. A joint operation of law enforcement agencies in the Sultanate led by the Royal Brunei Police Force was launched yesterday in the Kampong Ayer to rid the famed water...

Brunei: Brunei all ready for APEC.
October 30, 2000... Brunei is now ready to welcome the arrival of delegates from the APEC member economies, with the Summit just around the corner. Apart from heads of government and senior ministers, over 6,000 officials including some 2,000 media personnel...

Brunei: Science and Maths.
October 30, 2000... The Jerudong Primary School organised a Science and Maths quiz for its Primary 4 and 5 pupils yesterday. The aim of the quiz is to train the pupils to be more spontaneous in answering questions, and indirectly help them to prepare for their...

Brunei: Fun, creativity at Coffeeplus.
October 30, 2000... A fun and creative morning with The Body Shop has been arranged by the British Community Link at November's Coffeeplus. Well-known for its stand against animal testing, The Body Shop will introduce its new range of products in time for...

Brunei: Surprise road checks on Sg Hanching.
October 30, 2000... Surprise road checks were conducted on Friday night along Sg Hanching, Jalan Muara, by the Berakas Police. The operation was from 8.15pm till 11.00 pm. The surprise road checks were held to check motorists' driving licence, car licence...

Brunei: HSBC education rewards.
October 30, 2000... Two of UBD's top students were rewarded by HSBC at the bank's head office in Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. This was the fourth year HSBC has shown appreciation of students for excelling in academic performances since 1995. On hand to...