48th ASEAN Summit Opening Ceremony

48th ASEAN Summit Opening Ceremony

by | 8 May, 2026 | News, Prime Minister

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in a titah welcomes the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 as a clear long-term compass towards a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN. To realise this vision, practical cooperation that strengthens resilience in areas of greatest importance is needed.

In a titah while attending the Plenary Session of the 48th ASEAN Summit at the Mactan Expo, Cebu City, Republic of the Philippines, His Majesty expresses support for ongoing efforts to implement the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement, expand the ASEAN Power Grid, and advance the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline, and encouraged the exploration of energy security arrangements with Dialogue Partners, drawing on lessons from successful regional mechanisms.

Hence, His Majesty in a titah says ASEAN must address energy-food linkages to ensure food security, as rising fuel prices impact production, transport, fertilisers, and food costs across the region. In addition, the strengthening of emergency reserves such as ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve APTERR, improving information-sharing, boosting productivity, and enhancing technology cooperation can build stronger safety nets for the region’s people.

His Majesty first attended the Opening Ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. 

The arrival of His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of Philippines and spouse, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos.

The Opening Ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit – which was also attended by other Leaders of ASEAN – commenced with the ASEAN anthem, “The ASEAN Way”.

This was followed by Welcoming Remarks from His Excellency the President of the Philippines as Chairman of ASEAN this year, in which His Excellency welcomed all Leaders and delegates attending the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu City.

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Dinner hosted by President of the Republic of the Philippines and Spouse

Dinner hosted by President of the Republic of the Philippines and Spouse

by | 8 May, 2026 | News, Prime Minister

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a Dinner hosted by His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines and spouse, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, which was held at Cowrie Cove, Shangri-La Mactan Resort, Cebu. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency the President of the Philippines and spouse. Also present were other ASEAN Leaders who are in Cebu to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit.

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Appointment & Confirmation of Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health

by | 3 May, 2026 | News, Prime Minister

By command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, it is hereby announced that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented for Yang Mulia Pengiran Mohammad Khiruddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusoff, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health to be appointed and confirmed as his post as Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health. 

The date of appointment and confirmation of the said senior officer is effective from Monday, 16th of Zulkaedah 1447 corresponding to 4th of MAY 2026.

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Arrival of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Arrival of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

by | 3 May, 2026 | News, Senior Minister

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office as Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, welcomed the arrival of His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and delegation, who are in Brunei Darussalam for a three-day Official Visit, 3rd May afternoon.

Also present was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism as Minister-in-Attendance. Also in attendance at the Brunei International Airport was His Excellency Abel Guterres, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

The Official Welcoming Ceremony began with the national anthems of both countries. His Excellency then proceeded to inspect the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

His Excellency was then introduced to Cabinet Ministers; Deputy Ministers; the Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei Police Force; the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; Foreign Envoys in Brunei Darussalam; and Permanent Secretaries from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah was then introduced to the official delegation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. This marks His Excellency’s third Official Visit to Brunei Darussalam, following his previous Official Visits in 2014 and 2017.

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Doa Selamat Ceremony for Intending Haj Pilgrims of the Prime Minister’s Office

Doa Selamat Ceremony for Intending Haj Pilgrims of the Prime Minister’s Office

by | 2 May, 2026 | News, Others

The Prime Minister’s Office held a Doa Selamat Ceremony for the intending Haj pilgrims comprising 32 Officers and Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office and the departments under it who will perform the Haj this year. The ceremony took place at the Dewan Bankuet, Prime Minister’s Office Building, 2nd May afternoon.

The presentation of contributions to intending Haj pilgrims from the Prime Minister’s Office and the departments under it was officiated by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy.

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