BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN APPLICATION for further remand for defendant who “ran away” whilst on bail during the course of trial was granted by the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Al Ahmad Hj Yahya, 40, is facing charges for both theft and drug offences. He is charged under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22 for comitting .
Rasidah HAB BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BRUNEI’S Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy was introduced (when) to safeguard the country’s centuries-old tradition. But some Bruneians complain that the cherished philosophy may be diminishing due to the new influences that have afflicted the young generation. Some agree, others don’t. “For decades, Brunei’s way of life is directed and .
Chua Guan Cheong BELAIT IN A LAND of more than 20 acres in Sungai Liang lies the privately-owned plantation of Yong Chun Tham, who has been dubbed the “Banana King”. Being the largest banana producer in Brunei, he faces many difficulties and challenges, all of which he manages on his own without government help. In .
BELAIT YONG CHEE SHAN is a Chinese leader well respected by the population in Seria, and is seen by many as the unofficial “Kapitan” of that area. The late Yong was born in Jieyang of Guangdong Province in China in 1895. Due to poverty, he went to Malaya in 1914 and started working in a .
Melvin Jong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THERE is much anticipation among computer users in the country with the upcoming release of Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7. However, some remain sceptical that the new system will live up to its hype. Ridzuan, an employee at a bank, said that his negative experience with Windows Vista, released .
BELAIT WITH close to a week since the beginning of the Hari Raya celebrations, people in the Belait District are still going on strong with the festive mood and open houses. Among those that are still in the celebrative mood is the Belait District Officer Hj Jamain Hj Momin, who yesterday opened up his official .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BRUNEIANS claim that there is no real experience of “balik kampung” (going back to hometown) excitement during the festive season when compared to other countries as Brunei is “so small”. The country only occupies a space of 5,770 sq km with an estimated population of 348,200 people. “Since everyone lives so nearby .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN LOCAL Internet users are expecting more than what Internet Service Providers (ISP) are offering as the Internet becomes indispensable both at the workplace and home. Andy Ho, who works as an IT technician, said that his subscription to Telekom Brunei’s (TelBru) e-Speed for $68 a month is good for an unlimited usage, .
Rasidah H A B BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN UNIVERSITY students can gain a lot of advantages and benefits for self-development from student exchange programmes as it provides an opportunity for students to study in a new environment and broaden their minds by experiencing new cultures. A Malaysian who is taking his PhD in sustainable architecture at .
Adib Noor BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN TEN names were drawn to mark the beginning of the final round of the the Brunei Grand Sale (BGS) 2009 ” Shopping Spree Competition” that will take place at Giant TMC Sdn Bhd, Rimba tonight at 7.30pm. Present during the draw were representatives of the various participating supermarkets namely First .
