​The participation of Legislative Council (LegCo) members in delivering ideas and suggestions underscored a collective effort to support His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s vision of a developed country, said Special Advisor to His Majesty and Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ibrahim at the 20th session of the LegCo meeting yesterday.

In his adjournment speech, he said the suggestions from LegCo members represented the Sultanate’s citizens and will act as references, allowing the government to formulate and implement polices, strategies and initiatives that contribute to socio-economic development.

He also noted that it is crucial for the needs and expectations of stakeholders and citizens to be met with hopes to heighten public confidence in the government’s efforts.

He said the new national budget will focus on efforts to enhance the quality of life among the people through infrastructural development, economic growth and diversification with the aim of reducing dependency on oil and gas, while having an education system capable of producing a skilled workforce.

(News & pic source: Borneo Bulletin)