'Sultan of Brunei' Stories

HM: Stick to COVID protocols as country enters endemic phase Brunei's sultan urges populace to stay vigilant as threat of Omicron looms

January 1, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As Omicron threatens to upend global recovery, Brunei’s monarch urged citizens to follow the government’s COVID advice as the…

Brunei to enter endemic phase on December 15 Sultan says it is time to "minimise disruption to quality of life"

December 11, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will enter the endemic phase of its COVID-19 recovery plan on Wednesday, December 15, loosening remaining restrictions on…

Sultan calls on Muslims to pray for Brunei’s safety The monarch makes public address on the country's most serious COVID outbreak yet

August 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah addressed the nation on Tuesday evening calling on Muslims to pray for the…

Expedite fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, HM tells APEC leaders Pacific Rim leaders pledge to ramp up vaccine production as Delta variant wreaks havoc across the region

July 17, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has joined other Asia-Pacific leaders in calling for the acceleration of equitable access…

After COVID-induced hiatus, annual celebrations for Sultan’s birthday make a comeback Although events will still be held on a small scale, the country is slowly building protocols to allow large public events

July 15, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Two weeks of celebrations for the monarch’s 75th birthday kicked off at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien…

Brunei tightens eligibility rules for old-age pension in welfare overhaul New disability laws will enable carers to receive $250 monthly allowance, HM announces in 75th birthday titah

July 15, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will introduce new disability laws and revise eligibility rules for old-age pensions as part of a slate…

HM: Prioritise health for a safe Raya celebration COVID-19 restrictions on Raya gatherings have eased this year but public urged to avoid large-scale events

May 13, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As Brunei ushers in the first day of Syawal on Friday, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has called…

HM: New RBAF Cyber Defence Unit to protect against online threats Sultan warns of abuse of power during visit to Ministry of Defence

April 2, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Royal Brunei Armed Forces’ (RBAF) newly-established Cyber Defence Unit will guard against any cyber threats that can have…

Sultan tells police to improve quality of training HM makes unannounced visit to Special Operations Squad Complex

March 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Royal Brunei Police Force’s Special Operations Squad (PGK) must step up the quality of its training to ensure…

HM: Gov’t must cut fiscal deficit After a truncated session last year, parliament reconvenes amid economic uncertainty

March 15, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah called on the 36-member Legislative Council (LegCo) to be “transparent and brave” in…

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