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NEWS:-
Thursday, 16th February 2006 |
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The
government allocates 81.5 million dollars for the implementation of the Ulu
Tutong Dam and Reservoir project |
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The Ulu Tutong Dam and
Reservoir project is hoped can meet the increasing demands for water in the
country over the next 20 years. The government has allocated 81.5 million
dollars for the project. |
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Located in the upper
reaches of Sungai Tutong at a confluence between Sungai Tutong and
Sungai Nyamokning, the project including other relevant appurtenance
works, that began in March last year is due to be completed in four
years time. |
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The reservoir will
store up to 100 million cubic metres of untreated water, which will be
released at times of low in Sungai Tutong to augment river flows and
meet the demand for water at the Kuala Abang and Layong intakes. It will
operate with the existing Benutan Reservoir and Tutong Barrage to
maximise the water availability from the Tutong catchment area. |
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Wednesday, the Minister
of Development, Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Abdullah made a working tour at
the project site. The scope of work includes the construction of over 29
kilometres of roads from the existing rural road network at Kampong
Belaban to the Ulu Tutong Dam site. |
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The new road will also
provide access to remote Kampong Belaban and Kampong Supon Besar along
the upper reaches of Sungai Tutong. The Ulu Tutong Dam and Reservoir
will enhance the headworks infrastructure for the Tutong system and
enable further development of the water treatment and distribution
system as demand for water increases. |
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The
Ministry of Health says that noodles and tofu sold in this country are safe
to eat |
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The Ministry of Health
has informed that noodles and tofu sold in this country do not contain
‘formaldehyde’ and are safe to eat. Likewise the ministry informs that
the products of the fresh water fish called ‘dace’ sold in cans which is
imported from the People’s Republic of China do not contain ‘malachite
green’, contrary to reports in Hongkong. |
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The Ministry of Health
made the announcement following reports that fresh noodles and tofu
products produced in Indonesia contain ‘formalin’ as preservative.
‘Formalin’ is a mixture of methanol and formaldehyde which is a form of
gas which can be harmful to health.
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In its press release
Wednesday, the Ministry of Health stated the mixture should not be used
in food industry and if consumed can cause vomiting, diarrhoea,
breathing difficulty, headaches and chest pain. And if consumed over
long period it can cause asthma, skin disease and cancer. Brunei
Darussalam, however, does not import both of these products. |
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Meanwhile, ‘malachite
green’ is a form of dye use in coloring silk, cotton and paper. Under
proper control, it is used in aquaculture in ridding parasite and fungi
on fishes and fish roes. However, analysis conducted by the Brunei
Darussalam’s Health Ministry found no trace of the dye in the imported
‘dace’ fish product.
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Total of
2,000 books entitled “Possessed - Treatment and Prevention” have been sold
to the public |
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The book entitled
“Kerasukan - merawat dan mencegahnya” or “Possessed - treatment and
prevention” - published by the Mufti Department has drawn vast public
interest. Two thousand copies of the book have been sold over the last
five days following its launch recently. Due to popular demand the book
will be reprinted and be made available by the end of this month. |
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The State Mufti, Pehin
Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Abdul Aziz explained that the book
tries to view in the Islamic religious perspective of what “possessed”
is all about - is it an illness and the antidote to overcome it. |
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The State Mufti also
stated that possession can be cured with the recitation of certain
verses from the holy Qu’ran and hadis or traditions of Prophet Mohammad
Salallahu Alaihi Wassalam. |
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The State Mufti
Department will continue to publish books as part of its main agenda
that include collecting, developing and disseminating of Islamic
knowledge for the benefit and development of the community. |
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Religious
talk inconjunction with the new Hijrah 1427 |
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Universiti Brunei
Darussalam yesterday held a function to mark the new year of Hijrah
1427. It took place at the UBD’s mosque. The Deputy Minister of Culture,
Youth and Sports Dato Paduka Haji Yaakub was present. The day’s
programme focussed on a forum that deliberated on issues and challenges
faced by today’s youths, with unemployment being the most prominent
problem. |
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Meanwhile, a religious
talk in conjunction with the new Hijrah 1427 organised by the Royal
Brunei Police Force has touched on the organisation which is not only
for the excellence in the world but to obtain Allah blessing for the
life after death. The talk entitled “Meningkatkan Profesionalisma
Perkhidmatan Dari Pandangan Islam”, or Upgrading the Service
Profesionalism from the Islamic Point of View, was delivered by a
lecturer from the Islamic Dakwah Centre. |
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Awang Haji Mail bin
Haji Besar said every police personnel must know the main aim of the
Royal Brunei Police Force was established. He said by knowing the
objectives, they will know their duties and responsibilities and thus
can help them upgrading their capabilities and skill as well how to
implement their work.
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Among those present was
the Commissioner of Police, Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin bin Jalani.
The new year of hijrah is one of the major events of celebration in the
Islamic Calendar and celebrated with various activities in the country. |
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Information Department holds a Bertahlil Ceremony at the Royal Mousoleum |
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Pelita Brunei, the
official government newsletter, turned 50 yesterday. To mark the
anniversary of its establishment, the Information Department held a
Bertahlil Ceremony at the Royal Mousoleum near the capital Wednesday. |
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More than 50 of its
officers and staff attended the religious event that was held for His
Majesty’s late parents Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul
Khairi Waddien and Al-marhummah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit. |
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The Permanent Secretary
at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Ismail bin
Pengiran Haji Mohammed led the congregation. Pelita Brunei was first
published on the 15th of February 1956 and circulated free of charge to
the public. To mark its first edition the late Sultan consented to have
his Titah Perutusan printed on the front page of the newsletter. |
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Ministry
sends selected nursing staff overseas to undergo higher-level courses |
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The government through
the Ministry of Health continues efforts to produce better-trained
nurses towards providing good services to the public. Apart from
in-house courses, the ministry also sends selected nursing staff
overseas to undergo higher-level courses. |
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Wednesday night saw a
group of seven nurses leaving the country for Australia to undergo
degree course in nursing at several high-learning institutions there.
The nurses will take up six special courses in nursing during the period
of two years which focuses pre-operative care treatment, midwifery and
cardiology. |
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With the course, it is
hoped that nurses could add extra knowledge in enhancing their skills
and efficiency in line with the ministry’s strategic planning which aims
to upgrade competency and professionalism of officers and staff of the
ministry of health. Present at the Brunei International Airport was the
Director-General of the Medical Services at the Ministry of Health,Dr.
Awang Haji Affendi.
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A
20-year-old local women caught by Customs officers |
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A 20-year-old
Bruneian woman, Nooraini binti Sapeelis, was apprehended for
attempting to bring into the country 72 cans of beer. She was caught
by Customs officers on the first of this month in Kampong Limau
Manis. |
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She was fined 750
dollars or in default one month imprisonment for the offence. The goods
were confiscated and ordered destroyed whilst the vehicle used by the
offender was returned to her. |
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