Friday 3rd July, 2009
'Self-transcription' to up language proficiency
The Brunei TimesDr Michael Torpey, Director at English Language Institute, Kanda University of International Studies, delivering his presentation during the CfBT seminar for publication, held at Royal...
Kg Ayer rubbish woes persist amid clean-up
The Brunei TimesFar from scenic: (Above) Rubbish in the water village mars what could have been a picturesque photo of the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. Picture: BT/Rudolf...
Loners face dementia risk
The Brunei TimesPeople who live alone in middle age face nearly double the risk of developing cognitive problems in later life compared with married counterparts, according to a study published yesterday.Researchers...
Brunei reports 1st H1N1 flu-linked fatality+
BreitbartKyodo)a 12-year-old girl who died of illness in Brunei on Thursday has tested positive for the H1N1 influenza virus, becoming the sultanate's first fatality involving...
Ripas Sports Complex is H1N1 exam centre
The Brunei Times24-hour facility relocated to provide comfort for patients and attending staff THE examination centre for Influenza 'A' (H1N1) has been moved to the Sports Complex of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Seleha...
$3.9m Inland Container Depot for Kuala Lurah
The Brunei TimesCompletion by January: Minister of Communications, Pehin Dato Hj Abu Bakar (2nd L) listening to the briefing by Director of Ports, Ang Kian Guan during the foundation-laying ceremony of the new...
Brunei's first H1N1 casualty is girl aged 12
The Brunei TimesMeeting the Press: Minister of Health Pehin Dato Hj Suyoi delivering the latest information on Influenza A (H1N1), during the press conference yesterday at the Ministry of Health building, Jalan...
Public continue to throng cinemas
The Brunei TimesCinemagoers and movie buffs remain unfazed in light of the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak despite constant reminders by the Ministry of Health to avoid crowded areas, said a cinema supervisor.Azhar...
Brunei edges closer to 100 mark
The Brunei TimesThe Ministry of Health might consider converting the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital in Tutong to an isolation centre as early as last night, depending on the...
Entire Tutong hospital may turn into isolation centre
The Brunei TimesThe Ministry of Health is preparing to increase the isolation capabilities of the Sultanate in anticipation of insufficient beds at the isolation centre of Tutong's Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran...
Biggest spike in a day
The Brunei TimesBrunei recorded 24 cases of Influenza A (H1N1) yesterday, the highest number in a day since the Sultanate's first infection, bringing the total number of infections to 66, with one being a possible...
Brunei Times launches its e-Paper on 3rd anniversary
The Brunei TimesTo the winner: Pehin Dato Hj Abdul Hapidz, chairman of The Brunei Times Sdn Bhd, gives the prize to Dr Hjh Mariam Aluk Espinoza for winning the essay writing contest (open category), while Paula...
Keeping safe during HM b'day festivities
The Brunei TimesMoh forms special panel tasked with responsibility of protecting people THE Ministry of Health has formed a special committee, tasked with carrying out the responsibility of protecting the people...
Borneo Rhino Habitat In Danger
RedOrbitRelated Video Conservation group World Wildlife Fund said on Wednesday that the future of the Borneo rhino, one of the world's most endangered animals, depends on action taken to protect the...
WWF urges action to protect Borneo rhino's habitat
BreitbartThe future of one of the world's rarest animals, the Borneo rhino, depends on action taken to protect the forest reserves where it lives, conservation group WWF said Wednesday. Malaysian wildlife...
Brunei joins green energy agency Irena
The Brunei TimesHis Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah announced yesterday that Brunei has just joined the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), an inter-governmental organisation for promoting the...
Are we ready for H1N1 'worst-case scenario'
The Brunei TimesGetting to grips with H1N1: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office chairing the special meeting on Influenza A (H1N1)...
Govt agencies told to set up business continuity plan
The Brunei TimesA BUSINESS continuity plan should be drawn up by all government agencies to ensure that their duties are carried out in the possibility that their officers and staff are infected with the Influenza A...
Collaborative efforts needed to boost potential of youths
The Brunei TimesIn AN effort to develop youths to be more competitive, visionary and capable of handling challenges as well as seizing job opportunities in public and private sectors or as entrepreneurs, relevant...
Malaysia relaxes Malay equity rules to spur investment+
BreitbartKyodo)malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak announced Tuesday further liberalization measures aimed at attracting foreign investment, including lifting the...
Brunei confirms three more A/H1N1 flu cases
SINABrunei confirmed three more A/H1N1 flu cases, bringing the total cases to 32 in the country, local media reported on Tuesday. The Brunei Health Ministry reported a...
Mitsubishi Corporation to hand over McFarm to Department of Agriculture
The Brunei TimesSigning ceremony: Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid Hj Abd Jaafar (2nd R), Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources, signing on behalf of Brunei Government while Minister of...
NCB detains man on drug charges
The Brunei TimesThe Anti-Narcotics Bureau yesterday detained a local man on the charge of trying to smuggle into the country half-kilo of dried leaves believed to be "marijuana".According to a...
RBA waives fee for rebooking
The Brunei TimesRoyal Brunei Airlines is waiving rebooking and rerouting fees for customers who do not wish to travel due to the H1N1 (Influenza A) infection. The waiver programme is for RBA customers holding...
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