News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t to release new Defence White Paper in May Defence ministry plans to increase spending with a budget of $610.17 million March 19, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — A new Defence White Paper will be released in May to outline Brunei’s strategies in tackling security threats, the…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoFE tables $929 million budget allocation The finance ministry has set aside $20 million for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines March 19, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) has proposed a budget of $929.35 million for the 2021/2022 fiscal year,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Foreign affairs ministry receives 7% budget boost during ASEAN chair year As the 2021 chair of the 10-member bloc, Brunei will focus on post-pandemic recovery and ensuring equitable access to vaccines March 18, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has proposed a budget of $122.26 million for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, a…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t set to cut spending on development projects as fiscal deficit hits $2.98 billion The proposed 2021/22 budget of $5.86 billion remains unchanged from the past two financial years March 17, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s fiscal deficit is on track to widen even further with a $2.98 billion shortfall as of February 28…
National News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council PMO gets $431 million budget The Prime Minister's Office plans to integrate civil service recruitment into JobCentre March 17, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has tabled a budget of $431.52 million for the fiscal year 2021/2022, the same…