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 and junjung ziarah from the country’s intending haj pilgrims. The ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman, 16th April afternoon.

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

His Majesty received in audience and junjung ziarah from 1,020 intending haj pilgrims, comprising 490 males and 530 females. The figure includes officers of the Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office for Administration and Medical, and haj operators.

The intending pilgrims will depart for Madinah on four separate flights which are on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th of May.

Prior to leaving for the Holy Land, the intending pilgrims are reminded to prioritise all necessary preparations.

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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 in a titah stresses that the Brunei Darussalam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership ensured the continuity of friendship and ties between both countries. His Majesty stated that energy and food security as important areas to also enhance economic growth.

The monarch in a titah also highlighted Brunei Darussalam and Australia’s close ties in trade, defence, education and people-to-people exchanges. His Majesty made the titah during the Bilateral Meeting between The Honourable Prime Minister of Australia who was in Brunei Darussalam for a two-day Working Visit from 14th to 15th of April 2026. Earlier, His Majesty received in audience The Honourable Anthony Albenese MP, Prime Minister of Australia. The Audience Ceremony took place at Cheradi Laila Kenchana, Istana Nurul Iman.

Also in attendance were members of the Royal Family. Also present were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports as Minister-in-attendance as well as the official delegation of Australia.

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The State Opening of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council took place at the Dewan Majlis Building in Jalan Dewan Majlis. This marks the start of debate of the National Budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Also in attendance were His Majesty’s sons and brothers, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office as Ex-Officio Member; His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Speaker of the Legislative Council, and and Doctor Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah, Clerk to the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet Ministers’ Council and Clerk to the Legislative Council.

His Majesty’s arrival at the Dewan Persidangan was accompanied by the procession bringing in the Ceremonial Mace of the Legislative Council.

Doa Selamat was read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.

The 22nd Session of the Legislative Council will debate and approve the Supply Bill 2026/2027.

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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 has consented to send messages of congratulations to his Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait and His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait as well as members of the Royal Family, the Government and people of the State of Kuwait on the occasion of its 65th National Day.

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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 has safely undergone surgery of the Right Total Knee Replacement at Jerudong Park Medical Centre, 18th January 2026.

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 has consented to send a message of congratulations to His Excellency Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as well as to the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the occasion of its 78th Independence Day.

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