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		<title>Shot in the arm for SMEs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime
Minister's Office yesterday presented awards in the first-ever National SME Awards ceremony held at the
International Convention Centre, Berakas, yesterday.

Altogether seven companies received silver and bronze awards in seven categories...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kristal Astro migrating to revised packages from March 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beginning March 1, 2012, all subscribers of Kristal Astro Sdn Bhd in the country will automatically be
moving or migrating to newly revised packages aimed at providing better entertainment value to the local
market.

Movie package customers will be migrated to Ruby package, World package customers will move to
Sapphire package plus Sapphire sports, whereas Movie World package subscribers will be migrated to Jade
package plus Jade Sports package...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Astro sets in 30pc of households illegal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kristal Astro Sdn Bhd is currently working with Brunei's regulator in the Ministry of Communications to
come up with an avenue for people who are using illegal Astro sets to exchange them with legitimate Astro
sets in the country. It is estimated that around 30 per cent of the households in the country are using illegal
Astro sets smuggled from a neighbouring country...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Online management system to expedite Haj application process</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The contract signing between the Haj Management Department and Shinba-Edaran Sdn Bhd for the
execution of the Online Haj Management System yesterday marked another milestone for the Ministry of
Religious Affairs (MoRA), in its bid to expedite the processes associated with the haj application.

Through this integrated system, &quot;Information can be easily shared between agencies involved in the haj
management...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Agreement signed for online haj management system</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brunei will have an integrated Online Haj Management System that will revolutionise the registration and
application process, making it faster and simplified.

The system also gives access to updated information related to applications both faster and more accurately.
It is expected to be fully operational by February next year...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Duo denies voluntarily hurting 18-year-old</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two local men were produced before the Bandar Magistrate's Court recently after having denied a charge
of voluntarily causing hurt to an 18-year-old boy.

Mohammad Hasri bin Jofri, 24, and Herdeywandey bin Yussof, 26, pleaded not guilty to voluntarily
causing hurt to the teenager some time on August 25, 2011 at Jalan Babu Raja...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kristal Astro introduces revised packages starting next month</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kristal Astro Sdn Bhd will be introducing its revised packages from March 1.

The main new packages for Brunei's Kristal Astro subscribers are the Family Package priced at $24.95,
Ruby Package - $42.95, Sapphire Package - $41.95 and the Jade Package - $55.95 per month.

To add premium sports channels, subscribers must add an extra $15 for the Sport Package Premium for the
Family Package and $10 for the Sports Package for Ruby, Sapphire and Jade Packages...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>CNAS Chairman lauds Brunei stability, education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After inflicting fear into the hearts of the world's population, the threat of terrorism, as deemed by experts,
has declined within the region following the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and the seemingly
faltering al-Qaeda 2.0.

Explaining this phenomenon to the media yesterday, the Chairman of the Board for the Center for a New
American Security (CNAS) Dr Richard Danzig pointed out that &quot;real progress&quot; in tackling terrorism-induced issues has been made in several countries in Southeast Asia known for their participation in
terrorism and that the 10 Asean member states have been doing &quot;very well&quot;...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>14 converts receive certificates for completing guidance scheme</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fourteen male converts yesterday completed the 172nd Guidance Scheme for New Converts.

The 14-day programme concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony held at the Islamic Dakwah
Centre's Darul Huda Building.

The Head of the Conversion and New Converts Welfare Unit, Abdul Aziz bin Hj Abdul Kahar, who
presented the certificates to recipients, in his speech congratulated participants on their successful
completion of the course and urged them to continue learning and incorporating Islamic teachings into their
everyday lives...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Education UK 2012 Exhibition takes off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the United Kingdom being one of the top destinations worldwide for international students seeking a
prestigious education, aspiring Bruneian students are once again welcome to be part of the vibrant British
education as the two-day Education UK 2012 Exhibition kicked off yesterday at the Rizqun International
Hotel in Gadong...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>4 seminars on different aspects of study in UK</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A series of seminars for 'O' Level and 'A' Level students were held at the Meeting Room on the fourth
floor of the Rizqun International Hotel, organised by the British Council as part of the ongoing Education
UK 2012 Exhibition.

A total of four seminars regarding different aspects of study in the UK, including studying in Scotland and
applying for postgraduate study in the UK, were presented by lecturers from across the UK to give local
students a clearer perspective on what to expect and what subjects and results they need to achieve to be
eligible to apply for study abroad...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>'Show Your Patriotism' at The Body Shop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the same theme as last year's celebration, &quot;Negaraku Brunei Darussalam&quot; or &quot;Brunei Darussalam My
Country&quot; representing a declaration that we all love Brunei Darussalam like no other, the Sultanate will be
celebrating its 28th National Day Celebration tomorrow with the highlight of the event, which is the mass
parade at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Safety concerns raised during traffic congestion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of the public have raised concerns on the heavy traffic at one of the private schools in the capital
calling on the authorities to take action as the school's location is within the circle of private and
government schools that are being attended to by Royal Brunei Police Force to ensure at least a moderate
movement of traffic...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>BruCERT participates in APCERT Drill 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Asia-Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) recently successfully completed its
annual drill to test the response capability of leading Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT)
from Asia Pacific economies.

For the first time, APCERT collaborated with the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation - Computer
Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) in the annual drill, following a Memorandum of Understanding
that was signed in September, 2011...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Wawasan 2035 Debates</title>
		<description><![CDATA['Wawasan 2035 Debates', a platform for local business community to articulate their ideas and views on
government's efforts to bring the nation and people to greater prosperity in the next 23 years, took off
yesterday morning in a meeting of local business community.

It was attended by Awg Hj Razali Johari, the President of the Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (BMCCI), several executive members of BMCCI and other members of local business community...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>KB store fined for littering</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to enforce the law and create public awareness for a cleaner surrounding, the Kuala Belait and
Seria Municipal Board imposed a fine of B$200 against a commercial store in KB for violating the public
disposal regulation.

The shop selling children's stationery supplies and items was found abandoning an disused wooden palette
at the Kg Pandan 7 commercial area in Kuala Belait...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Grand draw for 'Live the Dream' campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Following the end of Standard Chartered Bank's (SCB) 'Live the Dream' campaign on Jan 31, the bank
conducted a grand draw in the presence of YC Lee from YC Lee &amp; Lee Associates &amp; Solicitors for the five
finalists.

The five finalists of the 'Live the Dream' lucky draw are as follows:

Kong Thien Soong Ronald, Rafiuddin bin Hj Mohammad, Hii King Loh, Lau Kee Sieng and Ting Siew
Ing...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Maulidur Rasul religious talk</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A religious function was held at the surau of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) Headquarters in
Gadong yesterday.

The event featured a talk entitled &quot;Characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) that can be emulated
by a Police Officer&quot;, which was delivered by Ustaz Hj Fansuri Sharimi bin Mohamad, a Religious
Development Officer from the Islamiah Dakwah Centre, Ministry of Religious Affairs...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>3 St James students perform well in 'O' Levels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Three students - Zul Fadzli bin Azmi, Farah Iqbal and Halimah bte Mohd Basuini - emerged the top three
students who performed well in the Brunei Cambridge GCE 'O' Level examinations at St James's School.

The three students took 10 subjects and achieved straight 10 'O' levels in the examination. Awg Zul
obtained five 'A's and five 'B's; Dyg Farah achieved two 'A's and eight 'B's and Halimah scored four
'A's, five 'B's and one 'C'...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Bakti Dewa School holds PSR motivational talk</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bakti Dewa School conducted a motivational talk last Saturday for its Year Six students who will be taking
PSR exams this year. The event was held at the Bakti Dewa Jerudong branch where students from both the
Bakti Dewa Berakas and Jerudong branch attended.

The motivational talk was delivered by Mrs Ruziah Abd Karim, Acting Principal of Bakti Dewa - main
branch; Ms Mariebel Sevilla, head teacher of Bakti Dewa Jerudong branch and Mrs Cynthia Chin, primary
teacher who has more than 10 years experience in teaching and handling previous Year Six students...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>3-on-3 street basketball tournament coming to Brunei</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fitness Zone and KFC present 3-on-3 street basketball, a variation of basketball, typically played on
outdoor courts and features significantly less by way of formal structure and enforcement of the game's
rules.

As such, its format is more conducive to allowing players to publicly showcase their own individual skills...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Students learn the basics of netball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The PDN PJ Sengkarai Primary School, Tutong I netball team recently participated in a basic netball course
held at the school's multipurpose hall. The course was facilitated by two officers from the Co-curriculum
Department, Cikgu Rosni bte Hj Yahya and Cikgu Normah Hj Jumat, along with 12 netball players from
&quot;Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah&quot;...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brusearch.com/news/106421</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Three silver, four bronze awarded to 7 SMEs at 1st National SME Awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Three firms were awarded silver medals, while four firms received bronze in their respective award
categories in the first-ever National SME Awards ceremony held at the International Convention Centre in
Berakas yesterday.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime
Minister's Office consented to present the National SME Awards to the recipients...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Bangladeshis commemorate Martyrs Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bangladeshi community in Brunei Darussalam yesterday celebrated the Martyrs Day and International
Mother Language Day 2012.

The celebration began with the hoisting of the Bangladesh National Flag at half mast by the Bangladesh
High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Mr M Shameem Ahsan, which took place at the Chancery
premises in Kampong Sungai Akar...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Cultural programme to mark special day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day, the Bangladesh High
Commission held a cultural programme last night at Jalan Sungai Akar yesterday.

Mr M Shameem Ahsan, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam, spoke on the
significance of the day and recounted the historical aspects of the International Mother Language Day...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>How to make a kite</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sixty-four students from the Jerudong International School (JIS) learned the new skill of kite-making
during a workshop.

An invited local kite expert, Roslan Mohd, and his four children, Amirul, Fitri, Rozaini and Hairil,
conducted the workshop at the JIS Art Centre.

A veteran of more than 20 years in everything to do with kites, Roslan hails from Kampong Sungai Kebun,
a community where kite flying is a favourite past-time of the locals, and sometimes a competitive sporting
event...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>All set and ready for the main event</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A brief morning drizzle did not dampen the spirits of some 30,000 people who will be participating in the
grand assembly for Brunei Darussalam's 28th National Day celebration tomorrow, as they put up an
energetic and colourful performance during the final tune-up rehearsal at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar
'Ali Saifuddien in the capital yesterday...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Fitness Zone contributes to victims of Typhoon Washi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of Fitness Zone, its Managing Director, Wu Chun yesterday presented B$8,000 to the
Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam, Nestor Z Ochoa, at a ceremony held at the
Philippines Embassy in Berakas.

The donation is aimed at assisting the victims of Typhoon Washi, which hit the Southern Philippines on
December 17 last year...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Bakti Dewa School students form Brunei flag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the upcoming 28th National Day celebration, Bakti Dewa School marked the occasion
by conducting a week-long celebration that began on Monday.

During the second day of the celebration, the students from the Jerudong branch of the school sang the
national anthem and a song entitled 'Brunei Bumi Bertuah', which was followed by a thanksgiving prayer...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>KatakIjau, pastry enthusiasts to bake 800 cupcakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some 800 cupcakes will be on sale at the Youth Centre in the capital as part of the KatakIjau Humanitarian
Support Relief Group's efforts in raising funds for the Humanitarian Fund for Victims of Tropical Storm
Washi, Philippines in addition to the group's welfare funds.

Several youths comprising pastry entrepreneurs, individuals and cupcake enthusiasts in the Sultanate will
join hands to support the charitable drive...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>Primeland hosts open houses for latest products</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Primeland Estate Agency will be having three on-site open houses featuring three of its latest products - a
three-storey residential apartment property in Kg Sabun, Muara; brand new double-storey terrace houses
and semi-detached houses in Kg Tanjong Bunut; and double-storey terrace house, in Kg Mata-Mata...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brusearch.com/news/106430</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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		<title>What it should have been</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our news item &quot;Brunei's diplomatic relations with Nanjing City set to reach greater heights&quot; published
February 20, 2012, one of the sentences should have correctly read &quot;The delegation went on a visit to the
Brunei Park and China-Brunei Friendship Hall in Yuhuatai District, where they were given a tour on the
history of China-Brunei relationship, including the visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Brunei
Darussalam&quot;...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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