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The list of Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries in the Brunei Government as of 1 February 2018 is as follows: +++++ PERMANENT SECRETARIES Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Pengiran Datin Shazainah bte Pg Dato Paduka Shariffudin (International)* Md Riza bin Dato Paduka Hj Md Yunos (Media and Cabinet) Haji Md Azmi bin Haji Hanifah (Energy and Industry) Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohammad (Corporate Affairs and Civil Service) Haji Kamaluddin bin Bongsu (Manpower and SHENA)  Lt Col (R) Pengiran Sazali bin Pengiran Yakob (Security) Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Capt (Rtd) Abdul Rahman bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar Ministry of Finance (MOF) Norliah bte Kula (Performance)* Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Datin Tan Bee Yong* Dato Paduka Haji Matnor bin Haji Jeludin Sheikh Haji Fadilah bin Sheikh Haji Ahmad Emaleen bte Abdul Rahman Teo* Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) -vacant- Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) Dato Seri S

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah launched a newly published book titled ‘Kegemilangan Pemerintahan: Kumpulan Artikel Sempena Jubli Emas Pemerintahan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam (1967-2017)’ at the Jawatan Dalam Hall of the Brunei History Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. Minister of Education Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman in his capacity as Chairman of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Board of Directors, officiated the launch ceremony. – ROKIAH MAHMUD The new book titled Kegemilangan Pemerintahan: Kumpulan Artikel Sempena Jubli Emas Pemerintahan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam (1967-2017). – ROKIAH MAHMUD New book chronicles 50 years of Brunei’s development

Brunei History Assn elects new executive committee January 31, 2018 | Wani Roslan | THE Brunei History Association (PESEBAR) elected its executive committee members for the term 2018-2019 during its 7th General Meeting at Jawatan Dalam Hall of Brunei History Centre in the capital last Sunday. Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Yahya bin Haji Ibrahim was re-elected as the chairman of the association. Other re-elected committee members were Dr Haji Awang Mohd Yusop bin Haji Awang Damit (Deputy Chairman), Associate Professor Dr Haji Asbol bin Haji Mail (Secretary General), Dr Haji Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad Melayong (Deputy Secretary General) and Hanafi bin Haji Salleh (Treasurer). Since its formation in 1983, PESEBAR has been actively organising several activities to promote national history among the public including holding seminars and publishing books. The latest book released by the association is titled ‘Kegemilangan Pemerintahan: Kumpulan

Announced as heard on radio. The new cabinet from 30 January 2018. MINISTERS His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade HRH The Crown Prince Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Menteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ibrahim Special Advisor to His Majesty and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (Ministerial Rank) Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong Minister of Home Affairs 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 Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu

Brunei has been independent for centuries JANUARY 18, 1958 – His Highness the Sultan explained the difference between a British Protectorate and a British Crown Colony to the people of Labu during a special visit he made there last Sunday. “A British Colony,” said His Highness, “is a country which is controlled one hundred per cent by the British Officials and whose policies and laws are made by the British Government. “Brunei is NOT a British Colony,” emphasised the Sultan. This country is your own country and I am your own Sultan and as such I am responsible for the country’s policies which concern the welfare and prosperity of the State. “Those who assist with the administration of the country are my officials who are mostly local born. There are also British officials seconded from Sarawak and other places who, before being employed in Brunei, must obtain my sanction and the approval of the State Council and also the recommendation of the Public Service Committee. “The British Gove

The appointment of two new Deputy Permanent Secretaries at the Ministry of Health were announced last night. The list of Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries in the Brunei Government as of 6 January 2018 is as follows: +++++ PERMANENT SECRETARIES Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dato Paduka Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sulaiman (Economy and Finance) Pengiran Datin Shazainah bte Pg Dato Paduka Shariffudin (International)* Md Riza bin Dato Paduka Hj Md Yunos (Media and Cabinet) Haji Md Azmi bin Haji Hanifah (Energy and Industry) Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohammad (Corporate Affairs and Civil Service) Haji Kamaluddin bin Bongsu (Manpower and SHENA) Datin Elinda bte Haji CA Mohamed (Law and Welfare)* Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Capt (Rtd) Abdul Rahman bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar Ministry of Finance (MOF) Dato Paduka Ahmaddin bin Haji Abd Rahman (Policy) Norliah bte Kula (Performance)* Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Datin Tan Bee Yon

Sultan’s New Year gift for differently abled January 1, 2018 | Azlan Othman | 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 for the amendment of the Act and Regulations for Pension and Allowance for People with Different Abilities (OKU), with effect from January 1, 2018. In the New Year titah for 2018 last night, His Majesty said, “We are aware that every individual has different capabilities and advantages. In this context, regarding the welfare of People with Different Abilities. I have consented for the amendment of the Act and Regulations for Pension and Allowance for People with Different Abilities. “Through this amendment, OKU allowances will also be distributed to eligible recipients aged below 15 at certain rates, and this amendment will take effect starting January 1, 2018. “Through this amendment, it is hoped that th