The National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adult 1447H/2026

The National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adult 1447H/2026

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince graces the opening of the Final of the National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adults 1447 Hijrah/2026 at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, 27th April early evening. Also in attendance was His Royal Highness’ brother, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.

Upon arrival, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs; 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; Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Minister of Education and Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunication.

The ceremony began with the reading of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.

In his welcoming remarks, the Minister of Religious Affairs among other things touched on the theme of this year’s competition and the efforts of various parties to implement the learning of Al-Qur’an to ensure that the country’s generations will remain familiar with Al-Qur’an.

The National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading is held for 3 consecutive nights. The first night saw 6 participants presenting their readings. This year’s Musabaqah carries the theme ‘Mengukuhkan Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an dan Menghayati Ajarannya’ or Strengthening Al-Quran Learning and Internalising Its Teachings.  The annual competition, jointly organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs; the Prime Minister’s Office; Ministry of Education; Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications; and Datastream Digital (DST) Sendirian Berhad, will continue on 28th April night, with 6 more participants presenting their readings.

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Sabda DPMM Di Majlis Perasmian Musabaqah Membaca Al-Qur’an Bahagian DewasaPeringkat Akhir Kebangsaan Tahun 1447 / 2026 (Malam Pertama)

SABDA

DULI YANG TERAMAT MULIA PADUKA SERI PENGIRAN MUDA MAHKOTA
PENGIRAN MUDA HAJI AL-MUHTADEE BILLAH
IBNI KEBAWAH DULI YANG MAHA MULIA PADUKA SERI BAGINDA
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH MU’IZZADDIN WADDAULAH,
MENTERI KANAN DI JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI

 

DI MAJLIS PERASMIAN MUSABAQAH MEMBACA AL-QUR’AN BAHAGIAN DEWASA
PERINGKAT AKHIR KEBANGSAAN TAHUN 1447 / 2026 (MALAM PERTAMA)

BERTEMPAT DEWAN PLENARY
PUSAT PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA,
NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

 

PADA
HARI ISNIN MALAM SELASA
10HB ZULKAEDAH 1447
BERSAMAAN 27HB APRIL 2026

 

 

Assalamu ’Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Rahim

Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen, Wassalaatu Wassalaamu ‘Alaa Asyrafil Mursaleen, Sayyidinaa Muhammadin, Wa’alaa Aalihee Wasahbihee Ajma’een, Waba’du.

Alhamdulillah, setinggi puji dan syukur dipanjatkan ke hadhrat Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala kerana dengan izin serta limpah rahmat-Nya jua, kita dapat hadir dan berhimpun malam ini bagi mendengarkan dan menghayati bersama lantunan kalam Allah dalam Majlis Musabaqah Membaca Al-Qur’an Bahagian Dewasa Peringkat Akhir Kebangsaan Tahun 1447 Hijrah.

Majlis Musabaqah ini merupakan wadah penting dalam usaha berterusan negara untuk memartabatkan Al-Qur’an sebagai syiar serta pegangan dan panduan hidup yang syumul. Musabaqah yang kini memasuki tahun ke-67 membuktikan pemerkasaannya yang terus subur dengan peredaran masa.

Tema tahun ini, “Mengukuhkan Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an dan Menghayati Ajarannya”, menyeru kepada seluruh lapisan masyarakat untuk bersama-sama menjunjung dan menanai tanggungjawab serta amanah yang sangat besar ini.

Ayat-ayat suci Al-Qur’an bukan untuk dilafazkan semata-mata. Kalamullah diturunkan untuk dibaca dengan hati yang hadir, difahami dengan akal yang terbuka, dan dihidupkan dalam setiap tindak-tanduk kehidupan. Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala berfirman dalam Surah Shad, ayat 29, tafsirnya:

“(Al-Qur’an ini ialah) sebuah kitab yang Kami telah turunkan kepadamu (Wahai Nabi Muhammad), yang mengandungi berkat, supaya mereka memikirkan dengan teliti kandungan ayat-ayatnya dan supaya orang-orang yang mempunyai akal dapat mengambil pengajaran.”

Justeru, Majlis Musabaqah ini bukan semata-mata tentang pertandingan. Ia adalah usaha bersama untuk menyemai dan memperkukuh kecintaan hakiki terhadap Al-Qur’an, membentuk sahsiah dan kerohanian generasi muda menjadi pewaris yang berpegang teguh kepada tauhid.

Di sebalik membaca dengan tartil, Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala juga memperingatkan kita dalam Surah Muhammad, ayat 24, iaitu tentang hikmah serta tuntutan yang lebih besar dalam menyantuni kitabullah sepertimana tafsirnya:

“Maka tidakkah mereka memperhatikan Al-Qur’an ataukah hati mereka terkunci?”

Paduka Ayahanda memperingatkan sempena Majlis Musabaqah tahun lalu bahawa “Al-Qur’an bukan sekadar bacaan, tetapi sebuah manual kehidupan yang mendidik akal-budi untuk mengenal hikmah dan kebenaran”.

Titah Paduka Ayahanda itu menegaskan bahawa penghayatan Al-Qur’an bukan sahaja membentuk insan yang bertaqwa, bahkan turut melahirkan akal yang tajam dan jiwa yang berilmu.

Pada hemat Saya, “Celik Al-Qur’an” bermaksud lebih daripada sekadar keupayaan membaca. Ia menuntut generasi yang memahami apa yang dibacanya, lidah serta hatinya sentiasa tergerak oleh kehalusan kalam Allah, dan yang menjadikan Al-Qur’an sebagai pegangan terunggul dalam mendepani sebarang bentuk cabaran kehidupan. Perkara ini seiring dengan aspirasi negara, iaitu untuk secara berterusan memelihara kesejahteraan rakyat dan tanah air tercinta melalui gagasan pembangunan yang menyeluruh merangkumi aspek spiritual, intelektual, ekonomi, dan sosial.

Dalam hubungan ini, Saya menyambut baik dan menghargai komitmen berterusan semua pihak khasnya ke arah mempergiat serta mengembangkan pelbagai program “Celik Al-Qur’an” termasuk kelas-kelas tadabbur untuk seluruh peringkat masyarakat. Insiatif sepadu pelbagai pihak berkepentingan ini telah semakin dipermudahkan melalui berbagai kemudahan digital, termasuk rakaman audio bacaan Al-Qur’an dan rancangan televisyen berkonsepkan pembelajaran Al-Qur’an yang boleh diakses melalui saluran media rasmi Kerajaan RTBGo menurut kesesuaian masa setiap pencinta ilmu.

Mereka yang berpegang teguh kepada Al-Qur’an adalah juga mereka yang lebih kukuh dalam berhadapan dengan pengaruh negatif luar, serta lebih terdidik untuk mengenal dan memperkasa nilai-nilai falsafah negara Melayu Islam Beraja. Di sinilah peranan kita semua untuk terus berusaha mengisi kehidupan dengan mendidik akal-budi yang berupaya mengenal “hikmah dan kebenaran” yang dimaksudkan.

Akhir kata, dengan lafaz kalimah agung “Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Rahim”, selawat serta salam ke atas Junjungan Besar Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam, Saya sukacita merasmikan Musabaqah Membaca Al-Qur’an Bahagian Dewasa Peringkat Akhir Kebangsaan bagi Tahun 1447 Hijrah.

Sekian, Wabillahit Taufiq Wal-hidayah, Wassalamu ’Alaikum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.

Asia Zero Emissions Community Plus Leaders’ Summit

Asia Zero Emissions Community Plus Leaders’ Summit

The ongoing fuel supply disruptions have reinforced the importance of energy efficiency and fuel affordability as core national policies. Brunei Darussalam, though relatively well-positioned, is not insulated from these effects, as price volatility affects households and industries alike. The matter was shared by the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence while attending the Asia Zero Emissions Community Plus, AZEC PLUS Leaders’ Summit via online.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof said Brunei Darussalam supports a measured approach and remains committed to accelerating alternative energy resources including renewable energy at a pace aligned with its national circumstances while continuing investment in oil and gas. As a stable and trusted energy producer, the country stressed that any regional initiative must be inclusive, balanced, mutually beneficial, and respectful of each country’s national energy security.

The Summit was chaired by Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, who highlighted that the countries most affected by the supply chain disruptions are those in the Asian region, and called for stronger regional cooperation in addressing energy security challenges. The Prime Minister announced that AZEC is to be further developed, incorporating economic and energy resilience by integrating decarbonisation, economic growth, and energy security. The country’s participation in the Summit reflects its continued commitment to support regional cooperation while safeguarding national energy security and economic stability. Also joining was Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Azmi bin Haji Mohd Hanifah, Deputy Minister for Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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Board of Directors Meeting of BLNG & BGC

Board of Directors Meeting of BLNG & BGC

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 acknowledged the strong performance demonstrated by Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, BLNG; and Brunei Gas Carriers Sendirian Berhad, BGC in 2025, particularly in operational excellence, financial resilience and commitment towards safety.

In this regard, His Majesty emphasised that importance of sustaining this momentum for the rest of 2026 particularly as the global energy landscape is currently marked by geopolitical uncertainty and volatility in oil prices. His Majesty highlighted that these external pressures require vigilance, resilience and prudent judgment at all levels of the organisation. His Majesty also emphasised the need to adopt a long-term perspective in all matters of significance, which extends beyond immediate market cycles and short-term fluctuations.

His Majesty made the titah while chairing the 229th Board of Directors Meeting of BLNG and the 115th Board of Meeting of BGC for the First Quarter of 2026. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by 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, and Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Azmi bin Haji Mohd. Hanifah, Deputy Minister for Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office, in their capacity as members of the BLNG and BGC Board of Directors. The meeting commenced with a recitation of Doa. The meeting discussed key areas such as safety, operational performance, financials, manpower development, and setting the company’s strategic direction for both BLNG and BGC. The meeting was also attended by key stakeholders including Shareholder Directors representing the Government of His Majesty, Shell PLC and Mitsubishi Corporation, as well as members of the respective Management from BLNG and BGC. His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam will also chair the 418th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BSP) and the 196th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Brunei Shell Marketing Sdn Bhd (BSM) for the First Quarter of 2026, 23rd April 2026.

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Wawasan Brunei 2035 Special Session Meeting

Wawasan Brunei 2035 Special Session Meeting

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam chaired the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Special Session Meeting. It was held at Istana Nurul Iman, 18th April morning. Also attending was His Majesty’s son, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Wawasan Brunei 2035 remains as the nation’s main strategic framework in spurring Brunei Darussalam’s socio-economic development towards achieving sustainable prosperity and the well-being of the people.

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