The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and its departments hosted a Doa Kesyukuran ceremony in conjunction with 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’s 80th Birthday Celebration at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque yesterday.

The ceremony commenced with the Sunat Hajat prayer led by Mosque Affairs Officer of Ash-Shaliheen Mosque Haji Md Izzat Izzuddin bin Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Emran, followed by the recitation of Surah Yaasiin and a special prayer in conjunction with His Majesty’s 80th birthday. The event concluded with a mass Asar prayer.

The Doa Kesyukuran ceremony is held in conjunction with His Majesty’s 80th birthday as an expression of gratitude to the leadership of His Majesty and signifies the people’s prayer for His Majesty to be in good health, longevity and continue to reign the country with iman (faith) and guided by Allah the Almighty.

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; 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; and Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Energy, Upstream and Downstream) Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mohamad Azmi bin Haji Mohd Hanifah were the joint guests of honour.

Special guests, permanent secretaries, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of departments, heads of divisions, as well as officers and staff from the PMO and its departments were also present.

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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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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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The Suri Seri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque, Kampung Manggis / Madang held the Nuzul Al-Qur’an Celebration, Khatam Al-Qur’an Ceremony, Donations Presentation to Orphans and Doa Kesyukuran Ceremony in conjunction with the completion of the main door and side doors of the mosque, 7th March afternoon.

Present was Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office as the Advisor to the Mosque’s Takmir Committee. The ceremony was enlivened with a special talk in conjunction with the Nuzul Al-Qur’an Celebration. The ceremony included the Khatam Al-Qur’an, takhtim and tahlil for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit, and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim. Also held was the Donations Presentation to 18 orphans from Kampung Manggis and Kampung Madang.

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By consent 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, a special announcement by the Prime Minister’s Office was aired on Tuesday, 23 Rejab 1447 corresponding to 13th January 2026. The special announcement was joined by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yusof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence; Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs, and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohamad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health. The special announcement began with the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence.

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