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16.08.25 Speaker of the LegCo attends event in Indonesia
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 attended the joint annual session between the...
15.08.25 LegCo hosts US Congress officials
Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman received a courtesy call from two United States (US)...
Focus on young leaders’ role in development
The role of young leaders as a channel for the younger generation to voice their views and contribute to national and regional development was among the topics discussed during a courtesy call on...
11.08.25 Interim action plans to address bed shortage at RIPAS: Minister
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking interim action plans to address the lack of hospital beds at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Minister of Heath Yang Berhormat Dato Seri...
11.08.25 Minister highlights need to elevate entrepreneur skills
Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid highlighted that as part of the Local Business Development (LBD) Circular No 01/2019, the...
11.08.25 LegCo members highlight national progress, areas for reform
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Haji Awang Sulaiman bin Haji Nasir during the Second Meeting of the 21st LegCo Session on Saturday noted positive progress in implementing the...
10.08.25 Ministry acknowledges ward facility complaints, says minister
The Ministry of Health (MoH) takes note and pays serious attention to complaints and feedback regarding the unsatisfactory condition of first class wards’ facilities, Minister of Heath Yang...
10.08.25 LegCo members told to remain united as platform for people’s voices
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...
10.08.25 Minister honours educators’ dedication, patience
Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh in her closing statement at the Second Meeting of the 21st Legislative Council Session yesterday,...
10.08.25 Minister highlights efforts in agri-food, agri-tourism development
Brunei Darussalam successfully exported meat-based agri-food products to Sarawak and Sabah for the first time last year, marking an encouraging achievement for the agri-food industry, said Minister...
10.08.25 Minister stresses on strengthening child protection laws
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad acknowledged the urgent need to expedite the review and amendment of relevant Acts to better protect...
10.08.25 National strategy unveiled to achieve rice self-sufficiency: Minister
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism together with relevant agencies, to address national food security, particularly rice, is actively exploring investment collaboration opportunities and...
09.08.25 Community role vital in tourism growth
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan said the authorities, especially the Tourism Development Department, should be open and willing to accept views and ideas...
08.08.25 Push for Brunei-grown coffee, agro-tourism
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin during the Second Meeting of the 21st Legislative Council (LegCo) Session yesterday...
08.08.25 Boosting productivity through sustainable ecotourism
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin outlined key initiatives by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) to...
08.08.25 Minister reaffirms sustainable, inclusive healthcare approach
Minister of Health Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar has reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s continued commitment to continuously reviewing existing policies to...
08.08.25 Shared responsibility key to Brunei Vision 2035: Minister
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 yesterday at the...
08.08.25 Whole-of-nation approach key to effective national policies: Minister
Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman emphasises that the whole-of-nation approach is very important because it ensures effectiveness and...
08.08.25 Legislative Council Session marks shift to more open, responsive governance
In his closing speech Yang Berhormat Zainol bin Mohamed said the second meeting truly reflects the new dynamics in the journey of the Legislative Council (LegCo) session – from the debate on...
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...