Category: Nation
Brunei Sultan calls for immediate zakat management reforms
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Monday (Aug 24) called for immediate reforms to the management of zakat in the Sultanate, ordering responsible agencies to draw up clear plans, targets and effective monitoring mechanisms with tangible results to be achieved within four months. The Sultan made the call during a meeting with the Brunei…
654 awarded Brunei citizenship certificates
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 654 individuals received their Certificates of Brunei Citizenship at the 45th Citizenship Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at the Main Conference Hall of the International Convention Centre on Thursday. The certificates were presented by the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower and Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri…
Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for a permanent ceasefire, stronger action on Palestine
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, has called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and stronger international action to advance a just and lasting peace in Palestine. His Royal Highness reaffirmed Brunei Darussalam’s support for an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the…
Brunei Sultan leads recreational horse ride
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Royal Patron of the Royal Brunei Polo Association (RBPA), led a recreational horse ride on Sunday (July 19) in conjunction with His Majesty’s 80th birthday celebration. The event, organised by the RBPA, marked the fourth edition of the recreational ride. Upon arrival at the Jerudong Park Polo and Riding…
Brunei’s Sultan flies himself to Cebu for Asean 2026
CONSOLACION, Cebu — Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah flew his own plane to Cebu for the Asean Summit 2026. The monarch, a licensed pilot, personally ran his aircraft and landed Wednesday evening, May 7, at the Mactan–Benito N. Ebuen Air Base. He was accompanied by his son, Prince Abdul Mateen. The Sultan is set to…
AI vision drives Brunei’s inclusive community growth
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan) Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration this year carries the theme ‘AI Innovation: A Catalyst for Community Development, where it reflects the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver in strengthening social, economic, and societal well-being. It also supports government initiatives in reinforcing the…
Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for prayers, concern after surgery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a phone call from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, who enquired about his health and prayed for his well-being. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the Sultan’s prayers and concern. “I also pray that His Majesty will always…
Brunei, China reaffirm longstanding defence ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Darussalam and China reaffirmed their longstanding defence ties and discussed opportunities to strengthen practical cooperation during a bilateral meeting between senior defence officials in Beijing. 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…