'Sultan of Brunei' Stories

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…

Sultan praises MoH’s handling of COVID-19, but says lapses in safety protocols must be addressed HM also raises issues on healthcare worker shortage and outdated salary structure during unscheduled visit to health ministry

March 4, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Some healthcare workers failed to follow COVID-19 safety protocols when handling tests samples leaving them exposed to potential risk,…

HM calls on RBAF to use technology in easing manpower shortages A total of 73 officer cadets completed their one-year military training

January 22, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Make use of technology to address workforce shortages, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah told the Royal Brunei Armed…

Sultan scrutinises MoE over SPN21 shortcomings His Majesty raises concerns on failure of education projects during unscheduled visit

January 13, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Tuesday grilled the Ministry of Education (MoE) on the progress of the…

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