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The 11th NBT Treasue Hunt

NBT Brunei Sdn Bhd is organising Fun and Exciting Treasure Hunt. It will start and end at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas on Sunday, July 8.

To join the the Treasure Hunt, application form is available for download at www.nbt-brunei.com or at NBT Showroom at Jalan Gadong.

For more information, please call Hjh Asmara at 244 5887 or Hjh Wan at 244 0461.

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World Telecomunication Day Lucky Draw

Lucky Draw in conjunction with World Telecomunication Day is extended until Saturday, July 14.

For more information, please call Customer Care 111 or email [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The 1st International Conference on Cardiology

Gleneagles JPMC Sdn Bhd Cardiac Centre holds The 1st International Conference on Cardiology from Saturday, July 7 to 8.

The guest of honour is Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Haji Bakar, Minister of Energy, Prime Ministers Office.

*Time & place will be confirmed.

holmes

tengkiu Hawk for all the highlites...

holmes

last nite hom drive around Bandar....nice colourful lites...

tapi payah hom kan mengambil gambar... trafik betimbun...

nanti tah...sanang2 karang..

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Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary
Resources Dato Paduka Awang Haji
Hamdillah presents a certificate to a new citizen.

350 New Citizens
By Kartika Rahman

Bandar Seri Begawan - It is not only a momentous day for our new citizens, it is also a momentous day for the nation as each new citizen is capable of contributing to the economy and development of the nation.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hamdillah bin Haji Abdul Wahab, said this in his speech at the 22' Certificate of Citizenship Presentation Ceremony held yesterday, where he urged that policy reviews be made to enable more professionals to gain citizenship. He further encouraged harmony amongst citizens. "Non-Malay citizens should not be discriminated and they have the same rights as any other citizen.

Each citizen also needs to support the government efforts and not simply be bystanders as the government attempts to progress."

The 22nd Certificate of Citizenship Presentation Ceremony saw 350 new citizens receiving their certificates: out of which 128 were permanent residents born

in Brunei and passed their Malay Language exam, 186 are wives of citizens and 31 were horn overseas. Earlier during the day, the new citizens were briefed by Department of Immigration and National Registration's senior officers in Citizen Section, Birth and Death Registration Section, Identity Card Section and Passport Section. This was to ensure that all the new citizens are aware of necessary procedures that can be undertaken at the department.

A further briefing was given by Islamic Dakwah Centre, Information Department, Adat Istiadat Department and Universiti'Brunei Darussalam, to endow the new citizens with greater understanding of their role' and responsibilities as citizens towards developing love and loyalty to the monarchy,; people, religion and country, as is characterised by Brunei's philosophy of Melayu-Islam-Beraja (Malay-Islamic-Monarchy).

"I am very happy to have finally gotten my citizenship," said 67-yearold, Lim Tian Sang, who was born in Brunei.

Said Rozita Junaidi: 揈ver since high school I wanted to be a citizen I wanted to be like everyone else because I feel I am as Bruneian as they are."

Masdianawaty binti Mohamad Irwandi, 25, stated that this was her own choice, being the first of her siblings to have been granted citizenship.

Sangan Anak Klambu, 58, said, "I've been waiting for over 10 years to be granted my citizenship. When I was younger I thought that there was not much difference between a permanent resident and a citizen. Now that I have received it, I feel very blessed and happy." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Ibrahim Anak Lagit, the father, and
Noraszelenawati (centre) next to her mother

Missing Girl Found After Making The Headlines
By Za'im Zaini & Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a moving scene as the girl who went missing on Thursday was reunited with her parents late Friday night. Noraszelenawati Anak Ibrahim, 7, was reported missing July 5 when she did not return home from school at 12.30pm.

Said her father 32-year-old Ibrahim Anak Lagit, personnel of Royal Brunei Police Force yesterday: "1 am overjoyed at the return of my daughter who was returned late at night and I wish to thank all government agencies for their help such as the Royal Brunei Police Force, Fire and Rescue and teachers of the school.

"On Thursday afternoon at 12.30pm I had asked my neighbour to pick her up at school when I was in Jerudong but my daughter refused to follow them and was crying. We went to fetch her instead at 12.45 pm but when we arrived she was nowhere to he seen. We searched high and low. Then thinking that she might have returned, we went hack but she was not at home either."

He added, "She was sent by a person we do not recognize, a uniformed personnel, who returned her after listening to news about our missing daughter."

The samaritan allegedly took the girl into refuge when she was found to be alone at the school, being his daughter's friend, until he saw the RTB news at 8pm on Friday.

Said the mother, 24-year-old Rosnah Anak Rhu: "I was full of joy and in tears (upon her reunion with daughter Noraszelenawati) and couldn't think of anything else."

However, she was perturbed as to why the person did not send her daughter home promptly and kept her overnight. "More important, I am happy that my daughter has been safely returned to us"

The 7-year-old was too shy to speak to reporters. She is the 2nd eldest daughter of 4 siblings.

The search and rescue for the missing girl was on from Thursday until the good news halted proceedings. A thanksgiving was held on the safe return of the girl who is in primary I. It was learnt she was sent for a check-up at the hospital. Relatives and families as well as personnel from the Muara Fire and Rescue Station and personnel from a reserve unit frantically searched a jungle near the school since late Thursday afternoon. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Launching the SOAS College
sports complex

His Majesty Visits SOAS
By Amin Hosni & Azrol Azmi

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam made a visit yesterday, to Maktab Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien (SOAS), where he also launched the 'SOAS College Memorial Sports Complex'.

During the launching of the sports complex, His Majesty also witnessed educational activities, physical and co curriculum activities, held at the sports complex. Among the activities that were performed by students of Maktab SOAS were footballs, track and field, taekwando and training or Maktab SOAS brass builds.

His Majesty was briefed by the Principal of the SOAS College, Pg Hj Zahari bin Pg Hj Ahmad.

Also present to witness the launch were Minister of Education, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman, Deputy Minister of Education, Permanent Secretary and officers at Ministry of Education.

The sports complex began renovations in December 2005 and completed by April 2007 with a price tag of $761,150.

Among the sports facilities that were developed was the sports complex with a six lane 400m track, soccer field, diskette throw, high pole jump, long jump, high jump, water jump, and javelin throw.

Prior to the launch of the sports complex, His Majesty launched the SOAS College Class of 64 Library. The Class of 64 Library which is located at the college, represents a tribute from the Alumni Form 4 Literature year 1964, Maktab SOAS for His Majesty in conjunction with His Majesty's birthday.

The form 4 Literature class of 1964 shows His Majesty's classmates during his student days at Maktab SOAS. Among His Majesty's classmates were Pehin Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Communications; Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Awang Goh King Chin and Dato Paduka Awang Haji Eusoff Agaki bin Haji Ismail, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office who were among the attendees for the officiating ceremony.

His Majesty viewed an exhibition and collections that were present at the library. The library is a reference and research room with collections, especially with books on His Majesty the Sultan as well as books on Brunei Darussalam. Sources from the library are in the form of print media. Other facilities included Internet access, study area, multimedia root, exhibition area and reading area.

During yesterday's programmes His Majesty viewed an exhibition and a tribute briefing regarding Project BISAI for SOAS College from the Director of Estate Planning and Development Department, Ministry of Education, Awang Haji Talipudin bin Dato Paduka Haji Talib. Among the topics that were presented during the briefing concerning Project BISAI were plans to upgrade the building and the college infrastructure in the near future.

SOAS College is the first English secondary school in Brunei Darussalam and was established on October 2 1951 as The Government English School before it was changed to Maktab Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien in 1956 to commemorate Al-Marhum Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adulKhairi Waddien.

Today SOAS College has around 1,500 students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 5, with 136 teachers and 16 staff.

The renovation of the sports complex is another initiative of the 'Project BISAI' programme in enhancing its facilities.

Programme BISAI (Building Improvement of Schools And Infrastructure) is a programme under the Estate Planning and Development Department, Ministry of Education, to improve infrastructure of schools as planned and inclusive to fully accommodate facilities for teaching, educational uses and sports activities. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Chairman of BIA delivers his
speech at the launching ceremony

BIA Chairman Hails Gleneagles- JPMC Joint Venture
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - Gleneagles-JPMC has come a long way from five years ago. Over the years the venture has proven to be a successful one.

This was stated by the Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), Pehin Dato Seri Setia Awe Hj Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Baker, yesterday. He was speaking during the official opening ceremony of Gleneagles-JPMC Sdn Bhd, held at the Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Park Polo Club.

Gleneagles-JPMC is a joint venture between the Brunei Investment Agency and Parkway Holdings Ltd. The BIA chairman said several factors had made success in the venture possible. The first factor was the involvement and support of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, he said.

"Secondly, there is the Parkway Holdings Ltd who has also been very serious in ensuring the success of this venture. They have committed all their relevant resources, systems and staff to Brunei to making sure that GleneaglesJPMC develops as a striking model of healthcare in the area of cardiology," said Pehin Hj Yahya.

"The third factor is the commitment by Brunei Investment Agency through the Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) to optimise and add value to the available assets."

Pehin Hj Yahya said further renovation works have over the last few months been carried out to improve and optimise the facilities at the cardiac centre.

"The commitment of the joint venture company, Gleneagles-JPMC, in providing cardiac services in this country goes beyond what was stated in the agreement with the Ministry of Health," he added.

"Gleneagles-JPMC have also been contributing towards the publication of Healthy Heart Month activities with the Ministry of Health. They have also been contributing towards the publication of health advice in the form of the advertorials in the Bomeo Bulletin and the Media Permata as well as through public and scientific talks."

The BIA Chairman said their demonstration of corporate citizenship clearly demonstrates their serious intent to be a major healthcare centre in Brunei Darussalam.

"Working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, our local doctors and nurses are now also offered the opportunity to work at the centre. In this regard, I hope they will make full use of this opportunity to further increase their skills and expertise.

"Scholarships have also been offered by Parkway Holdings for students who wish to pursue a career in Nursing. Students may also have the opportunity to be attached in Parkway Holdings' hospitals in the region.

Another example of collaborative effort by these three agencies (the Health and Finance Ministries, Parkway Holdings Limited, and the BIA through JPMC) is the convening of the Is' International Cardiology Conference.

Pehin Hj Yahya said this would put Brunei and Gleneagles-JPMC on the map as one of the Premier Cardiology Centres with top class facilities and expertise.

Also present at yesterday's opening ceremony was Dr Lim Cheok Peng, Group President and CEO of Parkway Holdings Ltd, Singapore who is also the Chairman of Gleneagles-JPMC Sdn Bhd. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Brunei Capital

Car Goes Missing With Girl
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - It must have been four hours of sheer agony for a man who left his relative's seven-year-old girl inside a car with the engine on as he got down to buy food only to see the car missing along with the girl when he returned.

According to a police report, the incident occurred at 10.25pm Saturday when John Lan Sie Chong parked his car by the roadside along Jalan Kianggeh in the capital to buy food for his friend. Paying little heed to frequent police warning not to leave children unattended inside cars with their engines on, the man left the seven-year-old girl inside the car and went out to buy food.

Three minutes later, when he returned he got a shock of his life to see the car missing and with it the girl.

SMSes spread like wild fire about the missing car and the girl, reminding of a similar incident a few years ago when a mother left her daughter inside the car to buy food and returned to see the car and the little girl missing.

Yesterday's SMS read, "A car got stolen (car number) half hour ago (car model) red color. Her daughter 8 yrs in car too. Pls help send to friends to look out. Already reported to police".

Brunei District Police received a report on the incident at 11.50pm Saturday. Around 2.21 am yesterday morning, acting on a tip off from villagers in Kg Bebuluh, Limau Manis, police and members of the family of the daughter traced the car at an empty house in Kg Bebuluh.

Seeing the police and her family, the girl ran out of the car to join them to the utter glee of the family.

The girl is reportedly unharmed as there were no signs of any injury. However, the police took her to RIPAS Hospital for a check up.

The Royal Brunei Police Force thanked members of the public for providing information about the stolen car.

The messages kept spreading even after the discovery of the girl yesterday. As much as the SMSes could have helped trace the missing car and the girl, it was eventually twisted and turned adding another girl in the car, which was not true.

According to sources, police are investigating how the car from Jalan Kianggeh finally ended up being abandoned in Kg Bebuluh, Limau Manis. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Car destroyed in the blaze

Fiery End To Shopping Trip
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - A shopping trip turned into a fiery experience for four women when their saloon car suddenly burst into flames along Jalan Berakas yesterday.

The Fire and Rescue Department received a call about the incident at 4.28pm and rushed two fire engines and 14 fire fighters including four women.

It took them three minutes to hose down the flames.

According to the driver, a 30-year-old who resides in Kg Lambak, at the time she was with three other members of her family. "I was driving to a shop when we decided to change course to go to an ATM first in Kg Lambak.

"Suddenly, there was a burning smell inside the car. I stepped on the brake but it didn't function, so I swerved to the side of the road and pulled the handbrake.

"We immediately got out of the car and saw flames coming from the left side," she said.

According to Asst Supt Pe, Hj Roslan bin Pg Hj Halus, Head of investigations section of the Fire and Rescue Department, the cause of the flames was due to a leak in the car brake fluid.

The loss has been estimated at $15.000. The incident caused a traffic jam along Jalan Berakas. Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department and Royal Brunei Police Force were on hand to ease the congestion. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Pehin Dato Hj Suyoi (right) and
Pehin Dato Hj Hazair (Left) joining
officials and guests in performing tai chi

20-Year Plan To Face Health Challenges
By Kartika Rahman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Modern day and future medical and health challenges still need to be faced. By forging strong efforts and commitment at all levels of the ministry's workforce, as well as cooperation and support from all agencies, the Ministry of Health's strategic plan will succeed.

This was stated by Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, during yesterday's launching of the Ministry of Health's 100th Anniversary Logo at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

His speech revealed the ministry's 20-year tactical plan in facing medical and health challenges. Primary strategic fields included in the plan are: Raising efficiency of health sector; Giving priority to customers; Improving service quality; Developing Information Communication Technology; and Reducing mortality of patients from infectious and non-infectious diseases.

In 100 years, the health services have developed and succeeded in raising the health status of the nation to what it is today. This success has been attained through continuous progress of various health sectors that encompass: improving service quality; increasing availability of facilities and infrastructure; expanding numbers and quality of workforce; and utilising modem technology.

The history of health services in Brunei Darussalam began in the year 1907. It was the Deputy British Resident in service that became the first doctor. Since then, medicine and health have improved exponentially, and now we can hare witness to many achievements.

Growth in health infrastructure has reached the point whereby hospitals, health centres and clinics are scattered over all districts for easy accessibility. In 2006, there were already a total of 897 hospital beds available throughout the country. The health service workforce has also increased. In 1968, there were only two local doctors, but this year a total of 169 local doctors can be found with many possessing specialised skills.

The past 20 years has seen an expansion of services. Amongst them are establishment of Cardiology Department and Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre; Diabetes Centre; Oncology Centre; and Daily Psychiatry Care Centre. There are also many additions in medical treatment such as Orthopaedics; Mammography; Dermatology and Medical Rehabilitation Services. In terms of technology, RIPAS Hospital prides itself on having modem medical equipment, like the

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Drug-Busters Thank Informers After 12 Detained In Syabu Raids
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Officers from the Narcotics Control Bureau last Saturday conducted an operation in Jalan Singa Menteri Kuala Belait, where they detained four local men, aged 28 to 34, on drug charges.

Two of the suspects work in the private sector, one is self-employed while the fourth suspect is unemployed, according to a press release from the bureau.

The officers found 15 packets of straw, believed to contain Syabu weighing a total of 2.7grammes, and suspected drug abuse paraphernalia, including a syringe.

The officers made another raid on Saturday night in the housing area of Rakyat Jati Seria where they detained four males and a female for suspected involvement in drug abuse.

Meanwhile, the Bandar Seri Begawan's Enforcement and Intelligence Division of the Narcotics Control Bureau apprehended two local men in a raid at Kg Bolkiah last Friday night after the officers found five straw packets believed to contain Syabu, paraphernalia for drug abuse and $40 in cash.

Recently, officers from the Kuala Belait Enforcement and Intelligence Division of the Narcotics Control Bureau detained a 31-year-old female permanent resident in Jalan Singa Menteri, Kuala Belait. Upon inspection, the officers found nine straw packets believed to contain Syabu. All of the suspects were detained and will be investigated under the Drug Abuse Act, paragraph 27.

The Narcotics Control Bureau reminded the public that the bureau will continue to take steps to eradicate drug abuse.

The bureau urged those with information on drug abuse to contact the bureau at telephone number 2448877 (office hours) or 8777444 (after office hours).

The bureau thanked the public for their cooperation in providing information on drug abuse and hoped that the public will continue to support the bureau in efforts to free the nation from drug abuse. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Seminar on The Role of Science in Traditional Medicines and Health Supplement Harmonization

Ministry of Health is organising a Seminar on The Role of Science in Traditional Medicines and Health Supplement Harmonization on Monday, July  9 at 8 am located at Indera Kayangan Ballroom, The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong.

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Equator Asia Seminar by Asean Japan Center

Department of Tourism Development is organising Equator Asia Seminar by Asean Japan Center from Monday, July 9 to 10 located at Rizqun International Hotel, Meeting Room 3 & 4, Level 5, The Mall, Gadong.

• Monday, July 9 from 8 am to 5 pm
• Tuesday, July 10 from 8 am to 12 pm
  

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Charity Awarding Ceremony

Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam holds Charity Awarding Ceremony from LeGallery Suites Hotel on Monday, July 9 at 2 pm located at LeGallery Suites Hotel & Restaurant Sdn. Bhd, LeGallery Suites Hotel Management, km 2.5 Jalan Tutong, The Crown Princess Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan

holmes

kesian... bnyk sudah kes kereta angus ani ah...

apa kan sbb musbbnya kan tu?  anyone?

TheHawk

Originally posted by holmes at 9-7-2007 12:59 PM
kesian... bnyk sudah kes kereta angus ani ah...

apa kan sbb musbbnya kan tu?  anyone?

Maybe they just don't look after their car properly. It is common knowledge that most people, both males n females alike, only knows how to drive. Some don't even know how to check coolent level, battery water level, m-oil level, etc etc.

TheHawk

Eckerd College, US Educational Opportunity Presentation

Eckerd College and US Embassy holds Eckerd College, US Educational Opportunity Presentation on Monday, July 9 at 2 pm located at the US Embassy, Teck Guan Plaza, Jalan Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan.
For more information, please call 2229670 or visit www.eckerd.edu

TheHawk

Alai Krathong 2007

Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) is organising Alai Krathong 2007 The 2nd Production Meeting Between Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) and Radio Thailand (RTH) on Monday, July 9 at 9 am located at Iktizam Meeting Room, Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB), Bandar Seri Begawan.