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25 January 2012
KyO's NeWs - 14 Hrs ComPuLsoRy LeSSoNs aT DRiVinG ScHooLs
~ BorNeO BuLLeTiN ~
~ 25/01/2012 ~
Dato Paduka Haji Awg Alaihuddin, Abdul Mutalib and Director of JPD visiting the road accident area in Lumut.
Among those in the entourage included Awg Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin OKSS Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yusof, the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications.
In an interview, Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin expressed his concern over the road accident fatalities.
"Our visit to this area is to look into the reason behind the accident; either it happened because of behavioural factor, or was because of the road design or other factors. Road safety is very important," he said.
He also urged driving schools in the country to solve the problem of defensive driving, and urged the schools to stress on the importance of road ethics.
The Permanent Secretary said 14 hours of compulsory lessons at driving schools would be enforced soon.
The Chairman of Brunei Road Safety Council said awareness must be strengthened and asked other stakeholders including the private sector to help bring greater awareness among the public.
The main objective of the system is to help reduce road accidents. It involves de-merit points for traffic violations, including those committed during accidents. Scoring high on the De-Merit system could lead to suspension of driving licences.
Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin also believed CCTV cameras or speed-traps could help reduce road violations, however, the matter is under police jurisdiction. He hoped both could be integrated with the De-Merit System to strengthen its effectiveness.
Speeding could not only bring danger to oneself but also to other road users, thus the public is being urged to drive patiently and respect other road users without overtaking in a risky manner. Following the tragic loss of life in last Sunday evening's six-car collision and the overall rate of road accidents and fatalities recently, members of the Brunei Road Safety Council led by its Chairman, Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin bin Pehin OKDSL Dato Seri Utama Hj Awang Mohammad Taha, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications, inspected the area where the six-car collision occurred.
Among those in the entourage included Awg Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin OKSS Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yusof, the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications.
In an interview, Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin expressed his concern over the road accident fatalities.
"Our visit to this area is to look into the reason behind the accident; either it happened because of behavioural factor, or was because of the road design or other factors. Road safety is very important," he said.
Dato Hj Awang Alaihuddin believed that from the explanation given to him, speeding was the cause of the six-car collision Sunday evening.
According to him, all those involved in the collision wore safety belts, therefore the council, he said, would like to establish a reason on how the youth died.
According to him, all those involved in the collision wore safety belts, therefore the council, he said, would like to establish a reason on how the youth died.
He also urged driving schools in the country to solve the problem of defensive driving, and urged the schools to stress on the importance of road ethics.
The Permanent Secretary said 14 hours of compulsory lessons at driving schools would be enforced soon.
The Chairman of Brunei Road Safety Council said awareness must be strengthened and asked other stakeholders including the private sector to help bring greater awareness among the public.
Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin said by April this year a pilot project on De-Merit System will be undertaken.
The main objective of the system is to help reduce road accidents. It involves de-merit points for traffic violations, including those committed during accidents. Scoring high on the De-Merit system could lead to suspension of driving licences.
Dato Paduka Hj Awang Alaihuddin also believed CCTV cameras or speed-traps could help reduce road violations, however, the matter is under police jurisdiction. He hoped both could be integrated with the De-Merit System to strengthen its effectiveness.
24 January 2012
KyO's NeWs - ReSiDenTs RusH To WoMaN's AiD AFTeR SeLF-ACciDenT
~ BorNeO BuLLatiN ~
~ 24/01/2012 ~
Residents lend a helping hand to the woman involved in a self-accident in Panaga.
A woman succeeded in getting out of her car with the help of members of the public after she got herself into an accident at the roundabout near RPN Kampong Panaga yesterday afternoon.
The car skidded into the bush at the roadside after the woman lost control of her vehicle resulting in the car rolling over once and emitting thick smoke.
Residents in the immediate vicinity who were outside their homes at the time saw the self-accident unfold and immediately ran towards the vehicle to render assistance to the woman, while others contacted the emergency hotline to seek assistance from the authorities.
The woman was shocked and looked in a panic after the incident but fortunately did not suffer any serious injury.
A woman succeeded in getting out of her car with the help of members of the public after she got herself into an accident at the roundabout near RPN Kampong Panaga yesterday afternoon.
The car skidded into the bush at the roadside after the woman lost control of her vehicle resulting in the car rolling over once and emitting thick smoke.
Residents in the immediate vicinity who were outside their homes at the time saw the self-accident unfold and immediately ran towards the vehicle to render assistance to the woman, while others contacted the emergency hotline to seek assistance from the authorities.
The woman was shocked and looked in a panic after the incident but fortunately did not suffer any serious injury.
KyO's NeWs - DeCeaSeD YouTH In SiX-CaR CoLLiSioN WaS MaLaySiaN STuDenT
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~ 24/01/2012 ~
A youth who died in a six-car collision on the eve of Chinese New Year on Sunday evening along the Jalan Lumut bypass in Seria was a student and a Malaysian national.
He was one of the passengers of a 4WD, which suffered massive damages as it hit a concrete bridge.
The victim was one of the four passengers in one of the six cars that was found some 15 metres apart from the rest of the other vehicles.
The other passengers from the victim's car including the driver were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
The accident caused massive traffic jams along the Jalan Lumut bypass heading to Kuala Belait from Bandar Seri Begawan.
The accident occurred around 7pm Sunday evening. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident.
23 January 2012
KyO's NeWs - ONe KiLLeD In 6-CaR ACciDenT
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~ 23/01/2012 ~
A road fatality was reported by the police last night as six vehicles were involved in an accident at the Jalan Lumut Bypass last evening.
The Police are still investigating the cause of the mishap that occurred around 7pm Sunday evening.
The Fire and Rescue Department rushed nine of its personnel to the scene. Another four of the accident victims were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention. It was learnt, that one of the cars involved in the accident was about 10 metres away from the rest of the cars and suffered massive damages.
The police last evening confirmed that the accident left one dead and two of the four victims rushed to the hospital were reportedly suffering from critical injuries.
22 January 2012
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16 January 2012
KyO's NeWs - VinTaGe To ConCepT CaRs On SHoW aT BsB WaTerFRonT
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~ 17/01/2012 ~
Various modified cars on display.
One of the cars that caught the visitors' attention.
One of the winners receiving his prize.
From hovering classical to concept cars, the show opened its doors to offer a fabulous experience to not only those associated with the development of project cars in the country, but also to members of the public in a renewed sense of confidence.
Thousands were seen thronging the venue as early as 8am, all hoping to get a closer outlook at the vehicles that have been developed by locals over the years.
The public were exposed to a variety of modified cars that are not only associated with car tuning, but also with other impressive upgrades, improved car audio systems and other performance-oriented installations.
This initiative was part of the efforts taken by the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board to mark the 41st anniversary of the renaming of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, held amongst various activities centred in the heart of the capital.
Emerging as victor in the Classical Modified Car was Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jumat while Zuraimi Hj Bujang also snatched the top pot in Best Overall Tuner for his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 3.
They won the awards for their efforts to have displayed the best cars in entertaining the crowd, based on their sole voting.
It was splendid demonstration of some of the high-powered capabilities, while some of the vintage designs would be rarely seen on Brunei roads fascinated many. To see them all in one place took the breath away.
One of the winners receiving his prize.
Tourists posing with one of the classic cars.
A cartoon-themed modified car on display.
A cartoon-themed modified car on display.
Another modified car on display.
It was a big day for car enthusiasts and aficionados who came together at the Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront yesterday, as they had to move up another gear in putting one of the country's biggest car shows - far glitzier and much fashionable this year.
From hovering classical to concept cars, the show opened its doors to offer a fabulous experience to not only those associated with the development of project cars in the country, but also to members of the public in a renewed sense of confidence.
Thousands were seen thronging the venue as early as 8am, all hoping to get a closer outlook at the vehicles that have been developed by locals over the years.
The public were exposed to a variety of modified cars that are not only associated with car tuning, but also with other impressive upgrades, improved car audio systems and other performance-oriented installations.
This initiative was part of the efforts taken by the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board to mark the 41st anniversary of the renaming of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, held amongst various activities centred in the heart of the capital.
Emerging as victor in the Classical Modified Car was Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jumat while Zuraimi Hj Bujang also snatched the top pot in Best Overall Tuner for his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 3.
They won the awards for their efforts to have displayed the best cars in entertaining the crowd, based on their sole voting.
It was splendid demonstration of some of the high-powered capabilities, while some of the vintage designs would be rarely seen on Brunei roads fascinated many. To see them all in one place took the breath away.
12 January 2012
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