His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddien Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Dipertuan of Brunei Darussalam who is now in Perth, the last leg of his State Visit to Australia, began his programme by holding a meeting with the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Lieutenant General John Sanderson. The meeting was held at the Government House in Perth, the capital of Western Australia. His Majesty was

While in Perth, His Majesty visited Australia's Special Elite Force based in Western Australia. His Majesty's programme at the Special Air Services Regiment included the tour of facility, witnessing live fire demonstration and joining officers of the force for the afternoon tea. The Special Air Services Regiment is modeled on the British Elite Force, the Special Air Services, SAS.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince, the Deputy Sultan and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah last night consented to attend the DPMM FC Annual Dinner and Award Night.

Upon arrival at the Empire Theatre of the Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong, Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by the Vice Chairman of the DPMM FC, Yang engiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim as well as other Club's members. Also present was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik.

The climax of the function was the presentation of four DPMM FC's Annual Awards which His Royal Highness consented to present in recognition to the players' contributions and outstanding performances. Oluseye Ajai was picked the best for the 'Golden Boot 2004' Award, while Rosmin bin Haji Kamis was selected as the 'Best Player 2004' awardee. The 'Best Young Player 2004' Award went to Mohamad Shahrin bin Zaini, and the last Award- the 'Most Consistent Player 2004' was grabbed by Awangku Shahrudin bin Pengiran Haji Tajudin.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah also consented to present the DPMM FC's donation of three thousand dollars to the Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund to the Minister of Culture,Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Paduka Doctor Haji Awang Hussein who's also the Fund's Co-Advisor. His Royal Highness later consented to receive donations from various companies totalling 27 thousand dollars which were then handed over to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

of Home Affairs, at the presentation of certificate of appointment for the newly appointed Ketua Kampong of Kampong Lumut Satu yesterday. Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Yusof, said the role of Penghulu and Ketua Kampong is not easy, and that it is essential for every Penghulu and Ketua Kampong to lead their villagers fairly. Awang Haji Mohd Shafiee bin Ahmad, aged 61-years old, was appointed as the new Ketua Kampong of Kampong Lumut Satu on the 15th of August last year. He was a former Brunei Shell Petroleum officer. Kampong Lumut Satu has a population of more than three thousand with six hundred houses.

Meanwhile, in a similar ceremony yesterday the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Idris bin Haji Belaman presented the certificate of appointment to the new Ketua Kampong of Kampong Limau Manis, Mukim Pengkalan Batu. Dato Haji Idris said that the head of a village must give full attention in the welfare and affairs of the kampong residents without taking into account their time and energy and hold discussion and meeting with the kampong residents on problems raised by them. The new Ketua Kampong, Awang Haji Mohaimin bin Haji Johari @ Jahari, aged 40-years and before his new appointed he was a businessman. Kampong Limau Manis has a population of more than one thousand eight hundred.

The 3rd Borneo Global Issues Conference which is currently taking place at the International Convention Centre yesterday continued with general assembly debates. Hosted by the International School of Brunei, I-S-B, the debates focused on four issues namely Economy and Social, Political, Health and Environmental issues.

More than a hundred student from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Thailand took part in the debates. The Economy and Social committee focused on economic issues and their social implications. This year, the committee's task is to develop strategies to reverse the 'Brain Drain' from developing countries losing highly skilled citizens to jobs in more affluent, developed countries.

Meanwhile, the Political committee focused on the establishment of permanent peace and security in Kashmir, a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The government and/or United Nations response to potentially highly-lethal pandemics such SARS and Avian Flu was chosen as this year's topic for the Health committee. The Environment committee focused on the preservation of natural areas, rare eco-systems and wildlife habitats, while considering the economic and social needs of encroaching human development.