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Gov’t renames foreign affairs and finance ministries The announcement comes with key personnel and portfolio changes

September 19, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government announced the renaming of two key ministries on Wednesday, as well as new appointments and transfer of…

As deficit falls by 40%, gov’t proposes $5.3B budget for 2018 After four years of negative growth, the Brunei economy is forecasted to see a modest uptick this year

March 7, 2018

The Ministry of Finance today announced a proposed government budget of $5.3 billion for the 2018/19 fiscal year, on the back of recovering…

Sultan urges parliament to find more avenues of economic growth At the opening of the Legislative Council, the monarch calls for greater effort to rouse Brunei's sluggish economy

March 5, 2018

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has called on parliamentarians to be unafraid to air opinions and suggestions that…

Youth LegCo members eager to discuss younger generation’s involvement in nation-building What issues will we see raised during this year's session of parliament?

March 4, 2018

Brunei’s annual parliamentary session, the Legislative Council (LegCo), will convene tomorrow for an estimated two-week period, with discussions on the government budget, national…

Sultan warns new cabinet against abuse of power, reliance on foreign influence In his first meeting with new ministers, the monarch called for new thinking to address national problems

February 7, 2018

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam warned newly sworn-in cabinet members against falling into the trap of cronyism and…

HM: Cabinet reshuffle is of ‘vital importance’ The announcement sees six cabinet ministers replaced and appointment of two women as deputy ministers

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January 30, 2018

Brunei’s monarch announced a surprise cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, which saw some of the country’s longest-serving government ministers step down. In a live…

HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle — full list of new appointees The sultan announces major changes to top posts in televised address to the nation