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31.08.26 LegCo members join seminar in China
Legislative Council (LegCo) members Yang Berhormat Lau How Teck and Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Isa bin Pengiran Haji Aliuddin, participated in the 2026 Seminar for ASEAN Parliamentarians in...
29.08.26 The Department of State Councils held a Maulud Nabi Muhammad Shallallahu ‘Alaihi Wassalam Celebration for the Year 1448H / 2026M
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 29 August 2026 – The Department of State Councils held a Maulud Nabi Muhammad Shallallahu ‘Alaihi Wassalam Celebration for the Year 1448H / 2026M. Present as the guest...
29.08.26 LegCo joins inter-parliamentary conference in Cambodia
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim represented Brunei Darussalam at the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary...
25.08.26 Youth Policy Platform drives deeper reflection
The inaugural Youth Policy Platform (YPP) 2026 concluded with a Youth Policy Council Session, marking the completion of a four-phase programme aimed at providing young people with an understanding...
13.08.26 LegCo delegation attends Asia-Pacific global health forum in Cambodia
The Brunei delegation comprised Appointed Members of the LegCo, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Haji...
12.08.26 Importance of musyawarah in decision-making highlighted
Speaker of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, in his closing remarks at the...
12.08.26 Good governance must focus on achieving public welfare, upholding justice: Minister
Good governance grounded in Islamic principles must focus not only on administering rules, institutions and resources, but also on achieving public welfare, upholding justice and preventing harm,...
12.08.26 Stability of the national water supply remains among highest priorities
Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid during the sixth day of the Second Meeting of the 22nd Legislative Council (LegCo) Session...
12.08.26 Importance of early and continuous coordination stressed
Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid during the sixth day of the Second Meeting of the 22nd Legislative Council (LegCo) Session...
12.08.26 Progress should not be assessed solely based on number of programmes implemented or activities completed
Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji...
12.08.26 Today’s development challenges increasingly interconnected
Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji...
12.08.26 E-waste collection point established
The Ministry of Development, through the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe), has established electronic waste (e-waste) collection points at Sungai Paku and Sungai Akar for the...
11.08.26 Emphasis on data and AI to help businesses improve decision-making, productivity and innovation
Local enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will receive continued support to adopt digital technologies, develop skills and participate in pilot projects as Brunei...
11.08.26 Brunei telecom services remain competitive
Brunei Darussalam continues to maintain competitive telecommunications services, with consumers benefiting from lower prices and larger data allowances, said Minister of Transport and...
11.08.26 Brunei pushes for digital sovereignty
Brunei Darussalam is seeking to strengthen its digital sovereignty as it moves towards developing an AI-capable Data Centre, National Sovereign Cloud with AI Compute and a Large Language Model...
11.08.26 Eco-resorts to create around 80 direct jobs
A new BND6.8 million ecotourism and nature-based resort is scheduled to begin operations in August 2027, potentially creating around 80 direct jobs. Borneo Eco-Resort Sdn Bhd is developing the...
11.08.26 Travel agents urged to diversify package
Local travel agents should move beyond repeatedly offering the same packages or relying entirely on government promotions by investing in digital marketing and developing more creative and...
11.08.26 Inclusive tourism industry ensures economic benefit reach residents at grassroots
The government, through the Tourism Development Department, aims to build an inclusive tourism industry by ensuring its economic benefits reach residents at the grassroots level rather than remain...
11.08.26 Students equipped for emergencies, says minister
Schools across Brunei are increasingly equipping students with practical life skills to face emergencies and challenges beyond the classroom, the Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri...
11.08.26 AI, digital literacy to be integrated into higher education, TVT
Public higher education and Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will strengthen their curricula from this year, with digital and artificial intelligence (AI)...
11.08.26 TVETs takes indusry-first approach to jobs
Brunei Darussalam is taking an industry-first approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), aligning programmes with labour market demand to equip more young people with skills...
11.08.26 Scamwatch portal set 2027 launch, targets faster scam
A new Scamwatch Portal aimed at speeding up online scam reporting and improving the chances of recovering victims’ money is targeted to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027. Currently in...
10.08.26 Code should guide Legislative Council Members to make decisions
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members should serve as more than a set of rules, but as a foundation for building a stronger and more consistent...
10.08.26 Code of Ethics and Conduct will serve as fundamental governance document
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members should be referred to a special committee for further review and refinement before being formally adopted, said LegCo...
10.08.26 Five core principles highlighted
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members is an important framework to strengthen the institution’s integrity, credibility, accountability and professionalism....
10.08.26 Code to foster respectful debate, conduct
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members is a significant step towards strengthening integrity, discipline and accountability while ensuring parliamentary...
10.08.26 Proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct to strengthen integrity, professionalism
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members is expected to strengthen integrity, professionalism and ethical governance while enhancing public confidence in the...
10.08.26 Clear guidelines protect interests of institution
Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, in his debate on the Formulation of a Code of Ethics and Conduct for members of the...
10.08.26 Proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct strengthens institutional integrity
The proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Legislative Council (LegCo) members will strengthen institutional integrity, accountability, and public confidence while providing a practical framework...
10.08.26 Brunei Vision 2035 framework updated
The Brunei Vision 2035 Framework has been updated to strengthen coordination among government ministries, agencies, and stakeholders, ensuring the country’s long-term development agenda remains...





















