Crown Prince welcomes the Arrival of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, The Sultan of Oman

Crown Prince welcomes the Arrival of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, The Sultan of Oman

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, tonight welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, and delegation upon their arrival at Brunei International Airport for a three-day State Visit to Brunei Darussalam.

Present to greet His Majesty the Sultan of Oman at Brunei International Airport was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as Royal-in-Attendance.

Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan of Oman was His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.

Also present were 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 Minister-inAttendance; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower and Minister of Home Affairs; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, Minister of Foreign Affairs II; Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; Dato Paduka Seri Awang Sulaiman bin Alidin, Commissioner of Police, Royal Brunei Police Force; and Her Excellency Hajah Noralizan binti Abdul Momin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Sultanate of Oman.

This marks His Majesty the Sultan of Oman’s first State Visit to Brunei Darussalam since ascending the throne in 2020.

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His Majesty And Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Attend a Ceremony in Conjunction with Their Majesties’ 80th Birthday Celebrations

His Majesty And Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Attend a Ceremony in Conjunction with Their Majesties’ 80th Birthday Celebrations

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, this afternoon attended a ceremony held in conjunction with the 80th Birthday Celebrations of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha. The ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall, Istana Nurul Iman.

The 80th Birthday Celebrations of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri mark a significant milestone in honouring Their Majesties’ enduring dedication and invaluable contributions to Brunei Darussalam and its people. Their Majesties’ leadership, commitment to the well-being of the people, and efforts in safeguarding the country’s peace, prosperity, and stability continue to serve as a source of inspiration to the people of Brunei Darussalam.

Also in attendance were members of the Royal Family.

The arrival of Their Majesties and members of the Royal Family was greeted by Co-Chairpersons of the Ceremony’s Committee, namely: Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar, Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara; 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; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower, and Minister of Home Affairs; as well as their respective spouses.

His Majesty and Her Majesty were then invited to sign a commemorative parchment before being presented with a commemorative cake in conjunction with Their Majesties’ 80th Birthday Celebrations, as well as the presentation of two Pesambah from the Committee, including a special book titled “The King and the Queen: A Royal Legacy.” The book chronicles the lives of His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri, highlighting the roles played by Their Majesties in advancing national development, preserving the Islamic faith, safeguarding the people’s welfare, and strengthening the Malay Islamic Monarchy identity. The roles and contributions of Their Majesties will remain as part of Brunei Darussalam’s history and development, and continue to serve as an inspiration and example to present and future generations in preserving and advancing our beloved nation.

During the Ceremony, a special Doa was recited by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr.) Ustaz Awang Haji Abdul Aziz bin Juned, State Mufti, and followed by a speech by Yang Berhormat Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower; and Minister of Home Affairs.

The Ceremony was enlivened by a video presentation highlighting the special book, “The King and the Queen: A Royal Legacy,” as well as a syair recitation entitled “Julangan Kasih Dirgahayu 80.” The Ceremony also featured a special performance by students of Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan, as well as special musical performances by an orchestra ensemble of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the Royal Brunei Police Force, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, and youths talent.

In attendance to commemorate Their Majesties’ 80th Birthday Celebrations were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria; Cabinet Ministers; the Chief Syarie Judge; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; Members of the Privy Council; Deputy Ministers; members of the Council of Succession; members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council; Judges of the Syariah High Court; Judges of the High Court; Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries.

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Titah KDYMM Sempena Majlis Kemuncak Sambutan Hari Perkhidmatan Awam Ke-33 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 PERKHIDMATAN AWAM KE-33,
TAHUN 2026

 PADA HARI KHAMIS
18 JAMADILAWAL 1448 /  29 OKTOBER 2026

 BERTEMPAT
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.

Beta bersyukur ke hadhrat Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala, kerana dengan rahmat-Nya jua, dapatlah kita berhimpun di Majlis Kemuncak Sambutan Hari Perkhidmatan Awam Ke-33, Tahun 2026 pada pagi ini. Tema baru yang dipilih iaitu Menjulang Kepimpinan dan Kedaulatan Raja: Memacu Perkhidmatan Awam Yang Transformatif.  Tema ini bukan sekadar slogan, tetapi satu pengiktirafan tentang hubungan rapat di antara kepimpinan Beraja dengan perkhidmatan awam di negara ini.

Ianya juga terjemahan kepada asas membentuk kestabilan dan kemajuan negara, berlandaskan falsafah Melayu Islam Beraja sebagai cara hidup, cara berfikir dan cara kita mentadbir dalam kehidupan seharian.

Malah keamanan dan kestabilan yang kita nikmati hari ini adalah berasaskan keyakinan bahawa setiap penjawat awam memahami jawatan mereka bukan semata-mata pekerjaan, tetapi amalan yang dipertanggungjawabkan oleh Raja dan Negara.

Dalam dunia yang semakin terbuka, kedaulatan sesebuah negara tidak lagi diukur berdasarkan pertahanan fizikal, tetapi melalui kekuatan dan keberkesanan pentadbirannya. Oleh itu, perkhidmatan awam diibaratkan sebagai benteng kedaulatan.

Ini kerana, apabila seorang penjawat awam menjalankan tugas dengan jujur dan adil, maka bermakna dia mempertahankan kedaulatan negara dari ancaman rasuah, penyalahgunaan kuasa dan keruntuhan institusi.

Alhamdulillah, penghayatan prinsip-prinsip tadbir urus yang baik telah terbukti menerusi pencapaian terbaik negara setakat ini dalam Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) tahun 2025 terbitan Transparency International yang meletakkan negara pada kedudukan ke-31 daripada 182 buah negara di dunia dan kedua tertinggi di ASEAN selepas Singapura.

Dari sudut mendukung kepimpinan pula, penjawat awam hendaklah menjadikan setiap arahan, hasrat dan wawasan pemimpin sebagai pedoman yang perlu diterjemahkan ke dalam dasar, program dan tindakan yang bersepadu.

Sokongan terhadap kepimpinan bukan sekadar retorik atau simbolik, sebaliknya mesti terpancar melalui kesungguhan kerja dan ketepatan pelaksanaan di setiap peringkat perkhidmatan.

Jangan hanya setakat mendengar, tetapi perlu melaksanakannya, dan jangan juga sekadar setuju, tetapi perlu menyempurnakannya. Kita semua perlu menyedari bahawa ketika zaman berubah, cabaran orang ramai juga turut berubah, dan malah cara kita berkhidmat juga perlu berubah.

Perubahan ini bukan bermakna kelemahan sistem yang sedia ada, sebaliknya bukti-bukti kematangan sesebuah negara.

Di sinilah perkhidmatan awam selaku Peneraju Transformasi perlu berubah bentuk dan karakter tanpa mengkompromi objektif terasnya, untuk memberikan perkhidmatan yang berkualiti dan mantap serta bermakna kepada masyarakat.

Namun, dalam menerajui transformasi ini, sama ada digitalisasi, penambahbaikan penyampaian perkhidmatan, mahupun pembangunan modal insan, kita adalah perlu sentiasa kembali kepada persoalan asas iaitu adakah perkhidmatan kita telah benar-benar memudahkan kehidupan rakyat, dan menzahirkan kesetiaan terhadap Raja dan negara?

Jika ya, teruskanlah dengan penuh keyakinan, dan jika masih ada jurang, maka perbaikilah dengan tindakan dan bukan keluhan.

Oleh yang demikian, Beta ingin berpesan, jadilah penjawat awam yang taat kepada arahan, bijaksana dalam pelaksanaan, pantas menerima perubahan dan teguh berpegang kepada nilai.

Dengan cara inilah, kita dapat memastikan kedaulatan negara terus terpelihara, kepimpinan Raja terus didukung sepenuh hati dan perkhidmatan awam Negara Brunei Darussalam terus relevan untuk semua peringkat zaman.

Akhirnya, Beta mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada semua penerima anugerah pada tahun ini.

Semoga pengiktirafan ini menjadi sumber inspirasi dan dorongan kepada seluruh penjawat awam, untuk terus meningkatkan mutu perkhidmatan dengan penuh keikhlasan, dedikasi dan amanah.

Setinggi penghargaan juga turut ditujukan kepada seluruh warga Perkhidmatan Awam, sama ada yang masih berkhidmat mahupun yang telah bersara serta kepada semua pihak yang telah menjayakan Sambutan Hari Perkhidmatan Awam pada tahun ini.

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

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Brunei Darussalam Participates in The 7th Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Security

Brunei Darussalam Participates in The 7th Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Security

Regional and global security challenges particularly the threats of terrorism, irregular migration, cyber security and transnational crime were among the key matters discussed at the 7th Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (SRM) which was held at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Indonesia earlier today.

Brunei Darussalam’s delegation to the meeting was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and Minister of Defence II. Also present were His Excellency Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abdul Kadir, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Indonesia; Yang Mulia Awang Zulhusam bin Haji Abdul Samad, Permanent Secretary (Security and Law), PMO along with Senior Officers from the PMO.

The 7th SRM was co-chaired by His Excellency General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; and The Honourable Tony Burke MP, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. Also participating in this year’s meeting were Ministers and Senior Officials from Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore and Thailand.

The Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the PMO, and Minister of Defence II emphasized Brunei Darussalam’s position and policy of maintaining friendly relations with all countries in an effort to preserve the peace and security of this region. His remarks also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in the SRM to address the issue of terrorism and violent extremism in the region. In this regard, Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia will serve as Co-Chairs of the Senior Officials’ Counter-Terrorism Policy Forum under the SRM next year.

The Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Minister of Defence II also shared Brunei Darussalam’s efforts in combatting irregular migration particularly Trafficking in Persons. Recently, Brunei Darussalam’s ranking in the United States Trafficking in Persons Report has been upgraded for two consecutive years, rising to the Tier 2 Watch List in 2025 and to Tier 2 this year.

Later on, the delegation led by the Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the PMO, and Minister of Defence II also held a Courtesy Call with The Honourable Tony Burke MP, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. During the Courtesy Call, both countries expressed satisfaction with the long-standing ties and cooperation across various areas, particularly in security. Both countries also discussed avenues to further strengthen cooperation on matters of mutual significance, including border security and cyber security.

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His Majesty receives in audience The Heads of Delegation from countries participating in the 16th CAPGC

His Majesty receives in audience The Heads of Delegation from countries participating in the 16th CAPGC

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this afternoon received an audience of 13 Heads of Delegation from ASEAN member states and People’s Republic of China participating in the “16th China-ASEAN Prosecutor’s General Conference (CAPGC)”, held from 21 to 22 October 2026.

Also present at the Ceremony was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Heads of Delegation were:
1. His Excellency Ying Yong, Prosecutor General of China;
2. Her Excellency Chea Leang, Prosecutor General of Cambodia;
3. His Excellency Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki bin Mokhtar, Attorney General of Malaysia;
4. Her Excellency Dr. Thida Oo, Union Minister and Attorney General of Republic of the Union of Myammar;
5. His Excellency Lucien Wong, Attorney General of the Republic of Singapore;
6. His Excellency Dr. Nelson De Carvalho, Prosecutor General of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste;
7. His Excellency Nguyen Huy Tien, Prosecutor General of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam;
8. His Excellency Dr. R. Narendra Jatna, Deputy Attorney General of Indonesia;
9. His Excellency Bounthanh Bounthavilay, Deputy Prosecutor General of Lao PDR;
10. Her Excellency Rohairah Ampuan Lao, Regional Prosecutor of the Republic of the Philippines;
11. His Excellency Chart Chaidejsuriya, Deputy Attorney General of Thailand;
12. The Honourable Paul Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary of Justice of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and
13. The Honourable Dr. Tong Hio Fong, Prosecutor General of Macao Special Administrative Region.

Also present were Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Muhammed Taib, Attorney General, as Chair of the “16th China-ASEAN Prosecutor’s General Conference (CAPGC)”; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Public Service Governance), as acting Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law); Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi, Solicitor General; and Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Suriana binti Haji Radin, Assistant Solicitor General.

During the Audience, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the Heads of Delegation discussed legal developments and issues in the ASEAN region and the People’s Republic of China, specifically Hong Kong and Macau.

The 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutor’s General Conference (CAPGC) is a regular multilateral platform for high-level exchanges between prosecution authorities of People’s Republic of China and ASEAN member states on issues of common interest, with a view to enhancing capacities in combatting transnational crimes, protecting people’s livelihoods and maintaining regional stability. This year’s Conference is held under the theme “Protecting Children in the Digital Age: Harmonizing Legal Frameworks and International Cooperation”.

The Audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.

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