Quotes of the Day

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah stands in honour at the passing of the royal guard (not in picture) during his 62nd birthday celebration in Bandar Seri Begawan July 15, 2008
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008

Open quoteBeing dependent on dollars to fill stomachs is no longer relevant amid this food crisis.Close quote

  • Brunei's SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH
  • on why his small oil- and gas-producing Asian nation must now grow more rice instead of relying on imports
Photo: Bazuki Muhammad / Reuters | Source: AFP