Brunei’s Royal Family: Faith, Tradition, And Modern Life

The royal family of Brunei is one of the most well-known in Asia. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is the ruler of Brunei and has led the country for many years. His children, including Prince Mateen, are also popular, especially among the younger generation. Prince Mateen is active in sports like polo and often shares parts of [...]

Gender Equality Progress And Gaps In Brunei

Brunei has made some progress in gender equality, but there are still problems. In 2024, Brunei ranked 105th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report. Women in Brunei do well in education and jobs. Many women work in high positions in government and business. 37% of managers in private companies are women, [...]

Brunei’s Fight Against Human Trafficking Faces Challenges

The Human Trafficking Investigation Unit (USPM) of Brunei’s Royal Police held a roadshow for 40 local leaders in Temburong District to teach them how to spot signs of human trafficking. The briefing explained USPM’s work and shared real cases since 2011 to help the community protect itself. The event, led by Legislative Council member Sulaiman [...]

Brunei’s Growing Fishing Industry Boosts Economy

Brunei is working to grow its fishing industry as part of economic diversification. In 2023, fishing brought about 166.6 million Brunei dollars to the economy, mostly from catching wild fish. Commercial fishing grew a lot, with fish catch value rising from 12.16 million dollars in 2023 to 14.8 million dollars in 2024. Fish farming, called [...]

Human Trafficking Challenges In Brunei

Human trafficking is a persistent problem in Brunei, especially among migrant workers from Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and China. They are most likely to suffer from exploitative means like debt bondage, withholding of passports and wages, and physical violence. Sex trafficking is also a threat to some women and children, both while in Brunei and [...]

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Recovers After Hospital Stay

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world’s wealthiest men and longest-reigning monarchs, was discharged from a Malaysian hospital after five days of treatment for fatigue. The 78-year-old sultan, attending the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, was hospitalized at the National Heart Institute but is now resting at a hotel before returning home. Brunei’s government [...]

Brunei Sultan Hospitalized, In Stable Condition

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 78, was admitted to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur on May 27, 2025, after feeling weak during the ASEAN Summit. He was taken to Malaysia's National Heart Institute for observation and treatment. The office of the Malaysian Prime Minister confirmed that the Sultan is stable and resting under medical care. As [...]

Brunei’s Civic Freedoms Under Scrutiny

Brunei's civic space is rated as repressed, with limited freedoms of expression, assembly, and association. The Sultan, holding absolute power since 1984, governs under a state of emergency, restricting rights such as free speech and press freedom through laws like the Sedition Act and the Undesirable Publications Act. The country also criminalizes defamation and restricts [...]

Longstanding State Of Emergency In Brunei And Its Impact

Brunei has been in a state of unbroken emergency since 1962, after the Brunei Revolt, which was prompted by resistance to the planned creation of Malaysia and desires for an independent North Kalimantan. In response to the revolt, a state of emergency was declared by the Sultan, who dissolved the legislative council and took complete [...]

Persecution in Brunei

In Brunei, Christians face significant persecution due to the country's strict Islamic laws. The government enforces Sharia law, which limits religious freedom and criminalizes evangelism. Conversion from Islam is illegal, and those who leave the faith face social ostracism and legal repercussions. Churches operate under tight restrictions, with no new places of worship allowed. Religious [...]

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