His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, received in audience Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching at Qashr Al-Meezan on Wednesday.

During the audience, His Royal Highness and the Singapore Senior Minister exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international cooperation.

Also accompanying the Singapore Senior Minister at the audience were Singapore Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming, and Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Yip Wei Kiat.

Lee and his delegation are in Brunei from July 14 to 17 to attend the celebrations marking the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

As part of the official programme, the Singapore Senior Minister and his wife attended the Royal Guard of Honour ceremony as well as the investiture ceremony, and are scheduled to attend the Royal Banquet on Thursday.

During the visit, Lee is also expected to pay courtesy calls on several Brunei Cabinet ministers and visit members of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) currently undergoing training in Brunei.

The audience took place at Qashr Al-Meezan.

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Embassy of the State of Qatar, Tuesday, 14th July 2026

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 representative of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this morning signed the Book of Condolences at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Brunei Darussalam following the passing of His Highness The Father Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on 12th July 2026.

The arrival of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was greeted by the His Excellency Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam, and senior Embassy officials.

Also present at the signing of the Book of Condolence was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd. Yusof, the Second Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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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, this morning 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 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 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 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 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 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 on 13th September 2023.

The Audience Ceremonies took place at Qashr Al-Meezaan.

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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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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, conferred Brunei Darussalam State Honorary Medals to 693 recipients. The conferment of the medals was in conjunction with His Majesty’s 79th Birthday celebration. The ceremony took place at Balai Singgahsana Indera Kenchana, Istana Nurul Iman, 29th April morning. His Majesty’s son, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office officiated the conferment of the State Honorary Medals as His Majesty’s personal representative. Also in attendance were His Majesty’s sons, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

The ceremony began with the conferment of the PINGAT JASA KEBAKTIAN or Meritorious Service Medal, PJK to 30 recipients from the Ministry of Defence and a recipient from the private sector with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. 

600 recipients received the Pingat Indah Kerja Baik, or Excellent Service Medal, PIKB comprising officers and staff of His Majesty’s Office; Prime Minister’s Office; Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Finance and Economy; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Religious Affairs; Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

The PINGAT PAHLAWAN PERIWARA, PP, was conferred to 61 officers from the Ministry of Defence.

While, the PINGAT PENGLIMA LASGAR, PL was conferred to 2 officers from the Ministry of Defence.

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

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His Royal Highness the Crown Prince graces the opening of the Final of the National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading for Adults 1447 Hijrah/2026 at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, 27th April early evening. Also in attendance was His Royal Highness’ brother, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.

Upon arrival, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs; 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 and Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunication.

The ceremony began with the reading of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.

In his welcoming remarks, the Minister of Religious Affairs among other things touched on the theme of this year’s competition and the efforts of various parties to implement the learning of Al-Qur’an to ensure that the country’s generations will remain familiar with Al-Qur’an.

The National Musabaqah Al-Qur’an Reading is held for 3 consecutive nights. The first night saw 6 participants presenting their readings. This year’s Musabaqah carries the theme ‘Mengukuhkan Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an dan Menghayati Ajarannya’ or Strengthening Al-Quran Learning and Internalising Its Teachings.  The annual competition, jointly organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs; the Prime Minister’s Office; Ministry of Education; Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications; and Datastream Digital (DST) Sendirian Berhad, will continue on 28th April night, with 6 more participants presenting their readings.

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