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, this afternoon received in audience The Right Honourable Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid bin Wan Salleh, Chief Justice of Malaysia, who is in Brunei Darussalam for the biennial bilateral meeting between the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam and the Federal Court of Malaysia. The Audience Ceremony was held at Istana Nurul Iman.

Joining The Right Honourable Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid bin Wan Salleh at the Audience Ceremony were The Honourable Toh Puan Intan Baizura binti Abdul Wahab, spouse to the Chief Justice; The Right Honourable Justice Datuk Seri Abu Bakar bin Jais, President of the Court of Appeal; The Right Honourable Justice Datuk Seri Hashim bin Hamzah, Chief Judge of Malaysia; The Right Honourable Justice Datuk Hajjah Azizah binti Haji Nawawi, Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak; His Excellency Datuk Mohd Aini Atan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Brunei Darussalam; and Yang Mulia Azhaniz Teh bin Azman Teh, Chief Registrar of the Federal Court.

Also present during the Audience Ceremony were Yang Amat Arif Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong Wan Oon, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam; Yang Arif Awang Haji Abdullah Soefri bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court; Yang Arif Awang Muhammed Faisal bin Pehin Datu Juragan Laila Diraja Colonel (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Kefli, Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court; Yang Mulia Awang Zulhusam bin Haji Abdul Samad, Permanent Secretary (Security and Law) at the Prime Minister’s Office; and Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Hazarena binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Haji Hurairah, Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.

During the Audience Ceremony, His Majesty and The Right Honourable Chief Justice of Malaysia touched on the continued strengthening of judicial cooperation between the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam and the Federal Court of Malaysia.

The Right Honourable Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid bin Wan Salleh has served as Chief Justice of Malaysia since 28th July 2025, and this visit marks his first visit to Brunei Darussalam in that capacity.

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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, graciously received a courtesy call from the Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces, His Excellency General Ukris Boontanondha, today.

Joining His Excellency General Ukris Boontanondha at the audience held at Istana Nurul Iman were the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Akrapong Chalermnon, and senior officers from the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

Brunei Darussalam and the Kingdom of Thailand have established diplomatic relations since January 1, 1984. The close bilateral relations between the two countries were also manifested during the recent 35th ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russian Federation, where His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, graciously received a courtesy call from the Prime Minister of Thailand, His Excellency Anutin Charnvirakul.

In the field of defence and military, the bilateral relations between the two countries continue to be strengthened through various defence and military activities, including courses, exchange visits, meetings, and exercises, as well as through multilateral platforms, particularly under the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM).

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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, this afternoon received in separate audiences Her Excellency Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam; Her Excellency Caryn R. McClelland, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam; and His Excellency Tran Anh Vu, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Brunei Darussalam.

Her Excellency the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam presented her Letter of Credence to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on 24th May 2022.

Her Excellency the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam presented her Letter of Credence to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on 24th May 2022.

His Excellency the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Brunei Darussalam presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on 13th September 2023.

The Audience Ceremonies took place at Istana Nurul Iman.

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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, this afternoon received in audience the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Budi Gunadi Sadikin.

His Excellency was in Brunei Darussalam for a one-day working visit to strengthen bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the health sector. The visit focused on efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services, enhance the capacity development of the healthcare workforce, and promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices between the two countries.

As part of the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding on health cooperation was signed between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Indonesia, reflecting the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation in the development and improvement of healthcare systems for their mutual benefit. His Excellency also visited Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital.

Accompanying His Excellency at the Audience Ceremony held at Istana Nurul Iman were the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Professor Dr. Achmad Ubaedillah; and Deputy Health Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Yuli Farianti.

Also present was the Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar.

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