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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....
06.08.25 Over 125 houses built for asnaf, says minister
Some 125 houses have been completed since 2009 with three houses under construction for asnaf with a total expenditure of BND236,321, said Minister of Religious Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana...
06.08.25 Regulations underway to support home businesses in public housing: Minister
The National Land Use Planning Council is in the process of reviewing the matter of allowing residents staying at National Housing and Rakyat Jati schemes to run small businesses such as cottage...
06.08.25 Verification through village heads to improve welfare accuracy
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs is working on introducing a verification approach through heads of villages to ensure alignment of...
06.08.25 Highlighting emerging global issues needed for strategic policy response
Several important challenges require serious attention to achieve Brunei Vision 2035 with one of the most significant being the emergence of global issues that could directly or indirectly affect...
06.08.25 New health service updates necessary for sustainability, says minister
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is deeply concerned about worries and anxieties arising among those affected by the implementation of the updated Health Service Charge Policy, said Minister of Health...
05.08.25 Childcare centres play key role in national workforce support
As of July, 82 childcare centres have been registered under the Community Development Department (JAPEM). Of these, 69 operate in the Brunei-Muara District, four in the Tutong District and nine in...
05.08.25 Call for Brunei Vision 2035 proposals’ review amid global developments
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 Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof highlighted the need...
05.08.25 LegCo to collaborate with Parliaments worldwide to strengthen diplomacy
The Legislative Council (LegCo) yesterday unanimously voted to join the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), following a motion tabled by LegCo...
05.08.25 Minister says no specific regulation permitting ex-inmates to be employed in public service
There is no specific regulation permitting former inmates to be employed in the public service at present. Any related proposals or initiatives must be considered by the authorities in accordance...
05.08.25 Special education implementation ensured across all education sectors
The Special Educational Needs Support Educators (SENSE) initiative trained teachers in government, private and religious schools through the Special Education Introduction Course to increase...
05.08.25 Speaker of the LegCo urges to uphold national values in deliberations
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 Called on LegCo members to ensure...
05.08.25 LegCo member calls for strengthened journey towards Brunei Vision 2035 goals
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Suyoi bin Haji Osman expressed full support for the motion on Brunei Vision 2035, while...
05.08.25 LegCo proposals push for strategic action
The afternoon session of the Second Meeting of the 21st Legislative Council (LegCo) Session yesterday saw several LegCo members delivering their proposals. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan...
27.07.25 Brunei, EU seek stronger trade and policy ties
Speaker of the Legislative Council Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib received a courtesy call yesterday from Deputy...
24.07.25 LegCo Speaker receives courtesy visits
The Speaker of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, received two separate courtesy visits at the...
18.07.25 LegCo members join regional parliamentary meeting
Legislative Council members Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Haji Md Yusof and Yang Berhormat Hajah...
17.07.25 Royal recognition of loyal service
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 consented...
17.07.25 LegCo holds thanksgiving prayer to mark royal birthday
The Department of Councils of State yesterday held a thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with the 79th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum...
06.07.25 Faith, reflection highlight Illal Hijrah
Religious Officer from Islamic Da’wah Centre Mohammad Nasyith bin Superi yesterday emphasised the important characteristics of a true Muslim, namely faith, the spirit of hijrah and the spirit to...
01.07.25 Second meeting of 21st LegCo session to convene in August
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 has consented...
28.06.25 Leadership programme participants visit LegCo building
Eleven participants of the second cohort of the Leadership Programme for Young and Future Leaders of Timor-Leste for ASEAN visited the Legislative Council Building on June 26. Led by the Ambassador...
21.06.25 Dialogue highlights responsible investment in agriculture, forestry
Efforts to promote responsible and sustainable investment in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors were the focus of the National Parliamentary Dialogue on Promoting Responsible Investment in...