Dinner hosted by President of the Republic of the Philippines and Spouse

Dinner hosted by President of the Republic of the Philippines and Spouse

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a Dinner hosted by His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines and spouse, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, which was held at Cowrie Cove, Shangri-La Mactan Resort, Cebu. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency the President of the Philippines and spouse. Also present were other ASEAN Leaders who are in Cebu to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit.

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Appointment & Confirmation of Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health

By command 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, it is hereby announced that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented for Yang Mulia Pengiran Mohammad Khiruddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusoff, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health to be appointed and confirmed as his post as Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management), Ministry of Health. 

The date of appointment and confirmation of the said senior officer is effective from Monday, 16th of Zulkaedah 1447 corresponding to 4th of MAY 2026.

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Arrival of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Arrival of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

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, welcomed the arrival of His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and delegation, who are in Brunei Darussalam for a three-day Official Visit, 3rd May afternoon.

Also present was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism as Minister-in-Attendance. Also in attendance at the Brunei International Airport was His Excellency Abel Guterres, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

The Official Welcoming Ceremony began with the national anthems of both countries. His Excellency then proceeded to inspect the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

His Excellency was then introduced to Cabinet Ministers; Deputy Ministers; the Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei Police Force; the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; Foreign Envoys in Brunei Darussalam; and Permanent Secretaries from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah was then introduced to the official delegation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. This marks His Excellency’s third Official Visit to Brunei Darussalam, following his previous Official Visits in 2014 and 2017.

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Doa Selamat Ceremony for Intending Haj Pilgrims of the Prime Minister’s Office

Doa Selamat Ceremony for Intending Haj Pilgrims of the Prime Minister’s Office

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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Final of National Level Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adults 1447H/2026M, Final Night

Final of National Level Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adults 1447H/2026M, Final Night

The culmination of the National Level Musabaqah Al-Quran Reading for Adults 1447Hijarah 2026 was the prize presentation to winners and participants. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam presented the prizes. Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar, Yang Di-Pertua of Adat Istiadat Negara; as Co-Advisor of the Musabaqah Executive Committee.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs as Chairman of the Musabaqah Executive Committee;

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;

Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications;

And members of the Musabaqah Executive Committee.

Awangku Adi Nazri bin Pengiran Haji Jofri was crowned as the Qari champion, while Dayangku Siti Ummi Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki emerged as the Qariah champion.

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Audience Ceremony with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia

Audience Ceremony with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia

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, received in audience His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. The Audience Ceremony was held at Istana Nurul Iman, 29th April afternoon.

His Excellency is in Brunei Darussalam to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting, which was held in Bandar Seri Begawan from 27th to 28th April, as well as to make an Official Visit from 29th to 30th April to discuss bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia.

Accompanying His Excellency were His Excellency Ouk Sorphorn, Secretary of State and Chief of the Cabinet of His Excellency Prak Sokhonn; His Excellency Hun Saroeun, Under Secretary of State; His Excellency Chey Ratha; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cambodia to Brunei Darussalam; and Dr. Lay Chanrasmey, Deputy Director General, General Department of Asia-Pacific.

His Majesty received in audience His Excellency Prak Sokhonn. Also present were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohammad Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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