Singapore (AFP) – A jet allegedly bought with money stolen from a Malaysian state fund is in Singapore, police said on Wednesday, as Kuala Lumpur seeks to claw back assets linked to the graft scandal. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Luxury jet linked to Malaysian graft scandal in Singapore
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Hezbollah downplays US sanctions on Iran
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday that US sanctions against Iran and his Iran-backed group will not have major effects on them and will not lead to regime change in Tehran. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Moon says Pyongyang summit to be ‘bold step’ towards ending war
SEOUL (AFP) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday his visit to Pyongyang next month will be a ‘bold step’ towards formally ending the decades-old war with the nuclear-armed North. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Rescuers comb concrete and steel after bridge collapse
ROME (AP) – Rescuers in Italy searched on Wednesday for a second day through tonnes of broken concrete and twisted steel for any more survivors and bodies after the collapse of a highway bridge in Genoa which killed at least 37 people. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Tesla Inc forms committee to assess proposal to go private
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tesla is forming a special committee to evaluate proposals to take the company private one week after CEO Elon Musk said he was considering it. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Venezuelan general, colonel arrested over ‘attack’ on Maduro
Caracas (AFP) – Venezuela has arrested a general and a colonel as part of a probe into an alleged attempt to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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His Majesty turns home dream a reality for 860
As part of the government’s effort to enhance the quality life of the people in the country, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam presented key plaques to 860 new house owners in a ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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Local doctor wins FIFA World Cup draw, drives home new Verna SX16
He failed to make it to the final of the 2016 EURO Guess the Semi-Finalists contest, but that did not deter Chan Koo Boon from trying his luck once again in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Guess the Semi-Finalists Contest. More details in Thursday’s Bulletin.
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No criminal action in deadly Gaza 2014 war incident: Israeli military
JERUSALEM (AP) – The Israeli military said on Wednesday its investigation into one of the bloodiest incidents of the 2014 war in the Gaza Strip found no criminal wrongdoing by Israeli forces and there were no grounds to prosecute any troops. The announcement drew condemnations from Palestinians and human rights advocates, who accused the military of a whitewash. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Gunmen besiege Kabul compound as Afghans mourn dead
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen besieged a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence service in Kabul yesterday, police said, as the city’s residents held funeral services for the victims of a horrific suicide bombing the previous day that left 34 dead. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Death toll will mount in Genoa bridge collapse: Italy
GENOA, Italy (AP) – The death toll from the collapse of a highway bridge in the Italian city of Genoa that is already confirmed to have claimed 39 lives will certainly rise, a senior official said yesterday. Interior Minister Matteo Salvini told reporters: “Unfortunately, the toll will increase, that’s inevitable.” as searchers continued to comb through tons of jagged steel, concrete and dozens of vehicles that plunged as much as 45 metres into a dry river bed on Tuesday, the eve of Italy’s main summer holiday. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Baby elephant joins herd at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The newest elephant at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has joined the rest of the herd. Video posted by the zoo this week shows Umzula-zuli taking his first tentative steps in the elephant enclosure – under the watchful eye of his mother, Ndula. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Malaysia court rules North Korea assassination trial can proceed
SHAH ALAM (AFP) – The murder trial of two women accused of assassinating the half-brother of North Korea’s leader can proceed, a Malaysian court ruled yesterday, in a blow to their families who insist the pair were tricked into carrying out the dramatic hit. After hearing the prosecution case, the judge said there was sufficient evidence to support a murder charge against Siti Aisyah from Indonesia and Doan Thi Huong from Vietnam, accused of murdering Kim Jong Nam with nerve agent VX at Kuala Lumpur airport. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Religious programme tackles vandalism issues
The National Religious Programme for Religious and Arabic Schools for August began yesterday with prime focus on its theme Jauhi Budaya Vandalisme (Staying Away From Vandalism). Schools involved in the programme include Jerudong Religious School, Brunei III and Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Arabic Preparatory School from the Brunei-Muara District; Danau Religious School from the Tutong District; Lumut Religious School from the Belait District; and Sultan Hashim Religious School, Batu Apoi from the Temburong District. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Special needs students undergo dental check-up
Thirty special needs students yesterday attended a dental check-up at Sayyidina Husain Secondary School Hall. The students were accompanied by their parents/guardians. Sayyidina Husain Secondary School Principal Pengiran Hajah Nooramaliatifah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad delivered the welcoming speech. Senior Dental Nurse Hajah Normawati binti Haji Mohammad Jaafar also addressed the gathering. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Visiting delegates take in glimpses of Brunei culture during Belait visit
TO foster cross-cultural understanding over 80 delegates of the fifth Strategic Educational Alliance of Southeast Asia (SEA2) Conference visited the Belait District on Wednesday to learn more about its culture and history. The visit was part of the delegates’ fifth SEA2 Conference itinerary. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Council holds prayers for safety of road users’ safety
he Brunei National Road Safety Council (BNRSC) yesterday held a mass Sunnat Hajat prayer and a recitation of Ratib Al-Attas at the Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque in RPN Kampong Mentiri. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Crown Prince launches UBD Convocation Festival
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)’s annual grand celebration of the convocation, UBD Convocation Festival 2018, kicked off yesterday with a showcase of innovative and creative student and alumni projects and entrepreneurial endeavours of the UBD Botanical Research Centre. The month-long festival was launched by His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Pro-Chancellor of UBD. More details in Friday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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Disney dream comes true for young local musician
A FAMOUS Disney princess once sang, “A dream is a wish your heart makes.” But once you’ve wished it, how do you make that dream come true? For Bruneian musician Aisyah Zulkarnain, it was a dream come true to be part of the music team for Disney’s upcoming movie, Christopher Robin based on the childhood book character, Winnie the Pooh. More details in Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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British minister makes maiden visit to Brunei tomorrow
THE British Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mark Field will make his first visit to Brunei from tomorrow to August 21 as part of his six-country visit to Southeast Asia. More details in Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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