Crown Prince in Singapore for 12th Young Leaders’ Programme

Crown Prince in Singapore for 12th Young Leaders’ Programme

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, departed for Singapore on Monday to attend the 12th Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders’ Programme (YLP).

The programme, which runs from September 28 to October 2, brings together young leaders from both countries.

His Royal Highness was seen off at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar in Rimba by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

A Doa Selamat was recited by Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman before the departure.

Also present to bid farewell were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Privy Council, the Commissioner of Police, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, and Permanent Secretaries from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education.

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Tahlil Ceremony In Conjunction With The 33rd Civil Service Day Celebration, Year 2026

Tahlil Ceremony In Conjunction With The 33rd Civil Service Day Celebration, Year 2026

In conjunction with the 33rd Civil Service Day Celebration, the Prime Minister’s Office held a Tahlil Ceremony this afternoon at the Royal Mausoleum, Jalan Tutong.

The ceremony was held in honour of the late parents of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman as well as His Majesty’s late son, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim.

Present at the ceremony was Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II as the Co-Adviser of the High-Level Committee for the 33rd Civil Service Day Celebration, 2026.

The Tahlil recitation was led by Zone 5 Monitoring Officer, Brunei-Muara District Mosques, Yang Mulia Awang Zulhazmi bin Salleh.

Also in attendance were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Civil Service Governance); and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law) as Co-Chairs of the High-Level Committee for the 33rd Civil Service Day Celebration, 2026.

The ceremony was also attended by Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, heads of departments, senior officers, and civil servants from various government agencies.

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ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting Held In Brunei Darussalam And Jointly Hosted By Royal Brunei Police Force And National Maritime Coordination Centre

ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting Held In Brunei Darussalam And Jointly Hosted By Royal Brunei Police Force And National Maritime Coordination Centre

The ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 was held in Brunei Darussalam and jointly hosted by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and the National Maritime Coordination Centre (NMCC), Prime Minister’s Office. The two-day meeting brought together representatives from Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, as well as representatives from the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC).

Present as the Guest of Honour at the Opening Ceremony was Yang Mulia Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Awang Sulaiman bin Alidin, Royal Brunei Police Force. Also in attendance were Yang Mulia Zulhusam bin Haji Abdul Samad, Permanent Secretary (Security and Law), Prime Minister’s Office, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammed Saifullah bin Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris, Deputy Commissioner of Police, RBPF, Assistant Commissioner of Police Haji Hamri Aslan bin Haji Abu Hanafiah, Acting Head of Operations, RBPF, Dr Vijay Digambar Chafekar, Executive Director of the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) and Commander Malek bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli, Maritime Director of the National Maritime Coordination Centre, Prime Minister’s Office as well as senior officials and participants of the meeting.

The Opening Ceremony commenced with a welcoming address by the Acting Head of Operations, Royal Brunei Police Force, followed by opening remarks and the officiating of the ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 by the Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC. The ceremony marked the commencement of the two-day meeting and welcomed participating delegations to Brunei Darussalam.

The ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 provided a platform for participating countries to share information, views and experiences, while strengthening cooperation in addressing maritime security challenges of common concern. Among the key matters discussed were the current situation and ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks of piracy and armed robbery against ships. The meeting also provided an opportunity for participating countries to exchange perspectives and experiences, share their respective efforts in addressing such threats and identify approaches that could contribute towards enhancing the safety and security of ships and seafarers and promoting a safer maritime environment in the region. The meeting further underscored the importance of regional cooperation and information sharing in addressing maritime security challenges that transcend national boundaries. Through constructive discussions and exchanges among participating countries, the ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 sought to strengthen working relationships, mutual understanding and collective efforts in support of regional maritime security and stability.

In conjunction with the ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026, a Welcoming Dinner was held on Monday, 21 September 2026, at the Presidential Lounge, Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong, to welcome the participants and delegates to Brunei Darussalam. Yang Mulia Hajah Aldila binti Haji Mohamad Salleh, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Security and Law), Prime Minister’s Office, attended the dinner as the Guest of Honour.

The Welcoming Dinner provided an opportunity for participants, ReCAAP ISC representatives and relevant maritime agencies to foster closer relations and strengthen networks of cooperation in a cordial setting. The event also enabled participants to interact and exchange views and experiences towards further strengthening maritime security cooperation in the region.

The dinner commenced with welcoming remarks by Yang Mulia Commander Malek bin PDJLD DSP Haji Kefli, Director of the National Maritime Coordination Centre, Prime Minister’s Office, who welcomed the participants of the ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 to Brunei Darussalam. Also present were senior officials, ReCAAP ISC representatives, heads of delegation and representatives from relevant agencies.

The joint hosting of the ReCAAP ISC Cluster Meeting 2026 by the Royal Brunei Police Force and the National Maritime Coordination Centre, Prime Minister’s Office, reflects Brunei Darussalam’s continued commitment towards strengthening regional cooperation, information sharing and collective efforts in promoting a safe and secure maritime environment.

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Titah KDYMM Sempena Majlis Kemuncak Sambutan Hari Guru Kali Ke-36 Tahun 2026

TITAH

KEBAWAH DULI YANG MAHA MULIA PADUKA SERI BAGINDA 
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH MU’IZZADDIN WADDAULAH IBNI 
AL-MARHUM SULTAN HAJI OMAR ‘ALI SAIFUDDIEN SA’ADUL KHAIRI WADDIEN, SULTAN DAN YANG DI-PERTUAN NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 

SEMPENA 
MAJLIS KEMUNCAK SAMBUTAN HARI GURU 
NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 
KALI KE-36 TAHUN 2026

 PADA HARI RABU
11HB. RABIULAKHIR 1448
23 SEPTEMBER 2026

TEMPAT:
PUSAT PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA,
BERAKAS, NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

Alhamdulillah Rabbil ‘Alameen, Wabihiee Nasta’eenu ‘Alaa Umuuriddunya Wadden, Wassalaatu’ Wassalaamu ‘Ala Asyarafil Mursaleen, Sayyidina Muhammaddin, Wa’alaa Aalihee Wasahbihee Ajma’een, Waba’du.

Segala puji dan syukur ke hadhrat Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala atas limpah rahmat-Nya mengizinkan kita dapat bersama-sama meraikan Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru Kali Ke-36 dalam suasana aman dan sejahtera.

Majlis pada hari ini bukan sekadar memperingati sambutan Hari Guru, malah juga untuk menzahirkan penghargaan dan pengiktirafan kita terhadap jasa, pengorbanan dan dedikasi para guru yang sentiasa cekal dalam mendidik, membimbing dan membentuk modal insan yang berpendidikan.

Tema Hari Guru pada tahun ini: “Guru Pemangkin Pendidikan Lestari dan Inovasi”, iaitu sebagai mengiktiraf pentingnya sumbangan guru ke arah memperkukuh sistem pendidikan yang berkualiti, lestari dan relevan, demi melahirkan generasi kreatif serta berupaya menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan zaman.

Landskap pendidikan secara global, telah membawa pelbagai cabaran baharu untuk dihadapi oleh para pendidik. Kajian antarabangsa telah menunjukkan bahawa faktor-faktor seperti motivasi dan komitmen guru tetap merupakan faktor yang sangat penting dalam memastikan kejayaan para pelajar.

Dalam hubungan ini, Beta sukacita mengetahui bahawa Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2025) telah mendapati pelajar Negara Brunei Darussalam telah melaporkan sokongan guru sebagai sangat positif. Dapatan ini lebih tinggi berbanding purata negara-negara Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Sokongan serta komitmen para guru adalah berpotensi untuk mempengaruhi pembelajaran pelajar. Ini telah dibuktikan dalam beberapa kajian dan sekarang dalam PISA 2025 Negara Brunei Darussalam adalah merupakan salah satu dari hanya beberapa buah negara, dimana pencapaian pelajar adalah meningkat dalam ketiga-tiga domain iaitu: Sains, Matematik dan Membaca.

Dalam perkembangan lain melalui penilaian yang sama, lebih dari 70% pelajar telah mencapai tahap prestasi melebihi jangkaan dalam Computational Problem-Solving, dan ini meletakkan Negara Brunei Darussalam dalam kedudukan kedua teratas dalam senarai negara-negara yang mengikuti PISA.

Syabas dan tahniah Beta ucapkan kepada seluruh warga guru, kerana pencapaian ini tidak mungkin akan dapat direalisasikan tanpa komitmen dan pengorbanan yang tidak berbelah bahagi daripada guru-guru semua.

Dalam kesungguhan untuk melengkapi pelajar dengan ilmu pengetahuan dan kemahiran teknologi, para pendidik adalah turut memikul amanah membentuk syakhsiah, akhlak dan nilai-nilai murni dalam kalangan pelajar. Dalam hal ini, Beta berharap agar Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama akan sentiasa bekerjasama dalam memperkemas kurikulum, demi memperkukuh penerapan nilai-nilai murni dan etika Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) sejak dari peringkat sekolah rendah lagi. Usaha ini amat penting kerana pembentukan karakter dan syakhsiah pelajar perlu bermula dari peringkat awal usia.

Mengenai kesejahteraan para guru, Beta sentiasa memberi perhatian serius terhadap isu beban tugas dan pengajaran yang sering dihadapi. Kesejahteraan warga guru akan sentiasa menjadi keutamaan Kerajaan Beta. Oleh itu Beta berharap Kementerian Pendidikan dapat melaksanakan penambahbaikan pengurusan Guru Relif secara bersepadu dan berkesan. Ini adalah bagi memastikan kesejahteraan para guru, kualiti dan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran sentiasa terpelihara.

Pemerkasaan proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran juga hendaklah terus diusahakan melalui program-program yang sedia ada. Sehubungan dengan ini, Beta berpandangan bahawa usaha tersebut perlu disejajarkan dengan pemantapan sistem pendidikan, termasuk memperkukuh sistem intervensi awal kanak-kanak. Penyediaan pendidikan awal yang inklusif hendaklah diberikan perhatian supaya setiap kanak-kanak, tanpa mengira latar belakang atau keupayaan, mendapat peluang yang saksama untuk berkembang secara optimum.

Dalam hal ini, Beta sukacita memperkenankan penubuhan National Intervention Centre for Early Childhood Education (NICEe) iaitu satu pusat intervensi pendidikan awal kanak-kanak berusia antara 2 hingga 4 tahun bermula tahun 2027. Pusat ini akan diterajui bersama oleh Kementerian Pendidikan, Kementerian Kesihatan, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, dan Kementerian Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri.

Akhir kata, Beta dengan ikhlas merakamkan ucapan Selamat Hari Guru kepada seluruh warga pendidik di Negara Brunei Darussalam. Semoga segala jasa, pengorbanan dan bakti yang dicurahkan dalam mendidik generasi pewaris akan sentiasa diberkati serta dikurniakan ganjaran yang berlipat ganda oleh Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala.

Beta turut mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada para penerima Anugerah Hari Guru pada tahun ini. Semoga penghargaan berprestij ini menjadi sumber inspirasi serta pencetus semangat seluruh warga guru dalam melaksanakan amanah dan tanggungjawab yang dipikul.

Sekian, Wabillahit Taufeq Walhidayah, Wassalamu ‘Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

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Ceremony marks Prophet’s relic gallery closure

Ceremony marks Prophet’s relic gallery closure

A selawat ceremony was held at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to mark the official closure of The Noble Hair of The Prophet Chamber yesterday, which had been open to the public from August 15, 2026 until yesterday.

The ceremony commenced with the recitation of selawat and dikir led by Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah teacher Sheikh Haji Mutiaa Al Kabbani Mahmoud, and concluded with the recitation of Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam led by a first-year Higher Diploma Aliyah Qiraat student from Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

The Noble Hair of The Prophet Chamber was open to the public for one month throughout Rabiulawal to commemorate the birth month of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), while serving to honour and uphold the sanctity of the period.

Around 3,307 visitors were recorded throughout the month-long opening, providing them with the opportunity to view the chamber and recite selawat in close proximity to the relic at Gallery 3.

The Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah organised religious activities throughout the month, offering four selawat sessions inside the chamber on every working day from Monday to Thursday and Saturday for groups and zikir associations from ministries, government departments, higher education institutions, mosques, and private companies.

Bookings were made online, with 934 participants taking part in sessions featuring Dikir Syarafil Anam, Selawat Ibrahimiyah, Selawat Tafrijiyah, Selawat Munjiyat, Selawat Fatih, Selawat Syifa, Selawat Nur, Selawat Badariyyah and Maulid Diba’ie.

Selawat activities were also conducted at the auditorium and lobby of the hall every Sunday throughout Rabiulawal by non-governmental organisations, registered associations, and zikir groups in collaboration with the institution, which were accessible to the public. Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof; Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin; Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Civil Service Governance) Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Awang Haji Mohamad; Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law) Dato Seri Setia Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu; Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid; and Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohammad Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan as members of the Advisory Board of the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah were the special guests in attendance.

The special guests were welcomed by Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Director of the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Dr Haji Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Awang Haji Ahmad, who also serves as Head of Secretariat of the Advisory Board of the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

The next opening of The Noble Hair of The Prophet Chamber is scheduled for January 2027 for three days in conjunction with the commemoration of Israk Mikraj.

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