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NEWS:- Saturday, 29th
December 2007 |
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His Majesty sends
condolences to Pakistan on death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto |
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His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-
Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has sent his condolences to President of
the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency President Pervez
Musharraf, following the death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
on Thursday, the 27th of December 2007. |
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In the message,
His Majesty expressed his shock by the report on the dreadful act of
terrorism in Rawalpindi, which resulted in the death of former Prime
Minister Benazir Bhutto. His Majesty also stated that at this time of
National Mourning in Pakistan, His Majesty as well as the Government and
People of Brunei Darussalam expressed condemnation of the act. His
Majesty also sent his deepest condolences and profound respects to the
people of Pakistan, and to the family and friends of the late Benazir
Bhutto. |
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Third group of
Brunei pilgrims return home |
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The third group
of Brunei pilgrims returned home from the Haj Friday afternoon. Among
the haj was the Minister of Education, Pehin Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul
Rahman. They are from the Syarikat Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad.
The fourth group of the Brunei pilgrims of the Darussalam Holdings
Sendirian Berhad is expected to arrive today at about 12 in the
afternoon. |
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Sultan Foundation
gives coupons to less fortune students to purchase books and stationary |
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The Sultan Haji
Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation has given coupons to less fortune students
to purchase books and stationary. 363 students received coupons worth
30 dollars each while another 391 students received coupons worth 60
dollars each. |
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The coupons were
presented by the Board of Director of the Foundation, Awang Haji Mohamad
Roselan bin Haji Mohamad Daud. The coupons are valid in various
bookstores at the Foundation’s Complex in the capital. |
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Two Filipinos and
an Indonesian embrace Islam |
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Two women of
different races pledged their oath, choosing Islam as their new
religion, Friday. Rebecca Pereyra Capistrano, aged 43 years old
Filipino, chose her Muslim name as Dayang Amerah Azeyah binti Abdul
Rahman. |
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Meanwhile, her
13 year-old niece, Camille Pereyra Sabularse also embraced Islam by
syarak because she is under 14 years and 7 months. She is now known as
Dayang Nur Syafiqah binti Abdul Rahman. The conversion ceremony took
place in Kampung Rimba. |
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Meanwhile, 25
year-old Melly from Indonesia also embraced Islam. She is now known as
Siti Khadizah binti Abdullah. The ceremony took place in Kampung Lambak
Kanan. |
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Sale Carnival
2007 currently on at Indoor Stadium |
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Parents and
guardians who want to buy school books, stationeries and school
uniforms can obtain them at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah
National Sports Complex. More than 55 booths are provided which offer
all kinds of products. |
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About 59 local
companies and Small and Medium Enterprises are taking part in the Sale
Carnival 2007 which is open to the public until Tuesday. |
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Over 460
government officers in B2 EB 3 group scale sit for General Order Exam |
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More than 460
government officers in the B2 EB 3 group scale sat for the General Order
Examination, Friday. It took place at the Universiti Brunei
Darussalam. A pass in the bi-annual General Orders Examination, held in
June and December, is a condition for promotions and confirmation of
posts in the B3 groups 3 and 2 salary scale or its equivalent. In the
past year, the percentage of candidates who passed the exam increased
from 41 percent in December 2006 to 67 percent in June 2007. This
obvious increase owes to the initiative of the Civil Service Department
for holding briefings on the aspects of the General Order, in
preparation for the exam. |
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Among the
contents of the General Order are aspects of appointments, promotions,
conduct and behaviour as well as actions that can be taken towards
government officers for misconduct in civil service. |
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1st
Brunei Four Wheel Drive Expedition covering Europe, Middle East and Asia
begins |
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The first Brunei
Four Wheel Drive Expedition covering Europe, Middle East and Asia began
Friday. The second and final stage of this record-breaking 14 month
expedition which is scheduled for completion on 11th May 2008, aims to
disseminate an enhance awareness and knowledge about the small
south-east nation of Brunei Darussalam in each of 25 countries
throughout Europe and Asia. |
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The expedition
team comprises the couple, Dayang Norhayati binti Abu Bakar and her
husband, Harun Kurt Eichbauer. They left the country Friday afternoon
for Austria to rejoin the vehicle which has been garaged there. During
the expedition, the team will fly the national flag along the route as
to promote Brunei Darussalam as an eco-tourism destination for tourists
from Europe, Middle East and ASEAN countries. |
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