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08.08.25 Economic diversification gains pace, non-oil sectors drive growth
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah in his motion on Brunei Vision 2035 at the...
08.08.25 Minister advises unity, action
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah in his speech on the motion of Brunei Vision...
08.08.25 No current intention to implement ‘Tax-Free Month’, says minister
There is currently no intention to implement a ‘Tax-Free Month’ during the holiday and bonus period from December to January, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and...
08.08.25 Brunei advances labour market readiness with focus on emerging technologies
In his speech on the motion of Brunei Vision 2035 during the Second Meeting of the 21st Legislative Council (LegCo) Session, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and...
07.08.25 Social blueprint key to inclusive, resilient Brunei
Poverty in Brunei Darussalam is categorised as relative poverty rather than absolute poverty as defined by the World Bank, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia...
07.08.25 Future-ready workforce is key: LegCo member
A dynamic economy requires a workforce that is ready for the future. The quality of life of the people will not last long if food security, which is the basic need of every citizen, is vulnerable,...
07.08.25 Education sector vital to realising Brunei Vision 2035, says minister
The education sector plays a vital role in realising the three main goals of Brunei Vision 2035, said Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh...
07.08.25 Collective effort key to Brunei Vision 2035
“We need to move in the same direction, row together and embark on a common voyage towards the destination (Vision). This includes ensuring sustainable national development, prioritising important...
07.08.25 Significant achievements in education sector
Improvement in student skill performances from 2008 to 2024 in English language literacy, such as the 59-per-cent (2008) to 99-per-cent (2024) increase of Year 4 students achieving the minimum skill...
07.08.25 Ministry committed to providing sustainable infrastructure
The Ministry of Development plays a role in emphasising the well-being of the people through the provision of sustainable, safe, inclusive and resilient national infrastructure development, a role...
07.08.25 Brunei reaches 99.9pc rate of water supply access
The rate of access to water supply in Brunei Darussalam is currently at 99.9 per cent, with 76.0 per cent of the supply meeting World Health Organization quality standards. This was highlighted by...
07.08.25 LegCo meeting spotlights road upgrades
Several major projects to upgrade and build roads have been planned and are being implemented, said Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul...
07.08.25 Minister highlights strategic approach to enhance skills, employability
Based on the achievements and challenges faced, the Ministry of Education (MoE) will continue to take a progressive approach to remain relevant and contribute towards realising Goal 1 of Brunei...
07.08.25 Digital Brunei plan to support Smart Nation vision
The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications is formulating the Digital Brunei Transformation Plan, an ongoing initiative to support the nation’s vision of becoming a Smart Nation. This was...
07.08.25 Facial recognition app to monitor civil servant attendance
The Prime Minister’s Office, through the Public Service Department (JPA), is looking to strengthen the monitoring of public servant attendance and prevent manipulation with new biometric technology....
07.08.25 ACB has full authority to probe any corruption related offence: Minister
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is not involved as an independent panel member in evaluating or making decisions related to government procurement tenders, to preserve its position as an...
07.08.25 Cybersecurity a shared responsibility, says minister
Amid growing concerns over increasingly complex cyber threats, Brunei Darussalam is intensifying its national cybersecurity efforts to protect digital systems and safeguard the nation’s collective...
07.08.25 Handling workplace harassment guidelines drafted: Minister
The Prime Minister’s Office, through the Taskforce for the Preparation of Guidelines for Handling Workplace Harassment in the Civil Service, has completed the initial draft of its sexual harassment...
07.08.25 Legco member calls for national-level integrated workforce strategy
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Dr Haji Mahali bin Haji Momin proposed the creation of a national-level integrated effort and action that brings together various elements of...
07.08.25 Environmental sustainability, disaster preparedness highlighted
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Haji Mohamad Danial @ Tekpin bin Ya’akub underscored the growing complexity of global challenges in the implementation of Brunei Vision 2035, noting...
07.08.25 ‘Non-technical graduates need more recognition’
Brunei Vision 2035 calls for the development of a highly educated and skilled population, achieving a high quality life and building a dynamic and sustain- able economy. To achieve this goal, a...
06.08.25 Inclusive policies needed to fulfil national aspirations
To realise Brunei Vision 2035 goals, several challenges and is- sues must be tackled to ensure the vision moves beyond pa- per, Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Amran bin Haji...
06.08.25 Reforms for Brunei Vision 2035
As Brunei Darussalam continues its journey toward achieving Brunei Vision 2035, the effectiveness of public service delivery and the nation’s ability to tackle social challenges remain central to...
06.08.25 Youth unemployment, graduate job mismatch under spotlight
The challenges of the coming decade leading up to 2035 require a collective commitment, not only from the council but also from all key stakeholders, including the public service, private sector,...
06.08.25 Minister highlights zakat governance reform plan
Minister of Religious Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman revealed that through the official...
06.08.25 All levels of society key to achieving Brunei Vision 2035: Minister
Brunei Vision 2035 belongs to every citizen and resident of the Sultanate, and as such, inclusive participation from all levels of society, including youth, women, entrepreneurs and non-governmental...
06.08.25 Priority for health infrastructure upgrades
As a first step in strengthening the national health system, priority has been given to upgrading health infrastructure, with an emphasis on easy access and customer-friendly services at health...
06.08.25 Significant increase in cancer screening participation
Survey findings showed improved cancer screening participation, with cervical cancer screening among women aged 30-49 rising from 67.5 per cent to 74.1 per cent, ex- ceeding the World Health Organi-...
06.08.25 Minister outlines health strategy, cooperation
Minister of Health Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar touched on international cooperation and the ministry’s strategic approach in strengthening the national health...
06.08.25 Modern healthcare system a pillar of national progress
In terms of human capital development, there is a need to increase the number of local medical specialists across various fields such as internal medicine, paediatrics, surgery and public health....

















