Brunei Strengthens Energy And Trade Partnerships

His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah spoke with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to reinforce energy cooperation and to ensure supply chains remain steady despite global uncertainties. Brunei values its role as a trusted energy provider and believes in keeping trade open and dependable. In a separate meeting, the Sultan welcomed Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese [...]

Stable But Struggling To Diversify The Economy

In 2025, Brunei stayed stable under its long-time ruler, with no major political change. The government focused on small reforms instead of big changes. In the economic sector of the country, the economy has slowed down due to lower oil and gas prices and production disruptions. As the country is dependent on oil and gas [...]

Online Scams In Southeast Asia And Brunei

Online scams are increasing in Southeast Asia, and they are becoming a serious problem for many countries, including Brunei. Criminals are using the internet, phones, and social media to trick people into sending money or sharing personal information. These scams often target young people, older adults, and those who are not familiar with online safety. [...]

Strict Media Control In Brunei

In Brunei, freedom of the press is heavily restricted by law and the exercise of emergency powers. The constitution does not guarantee freedom of speech, and criticizing the royal family or the national philosophy, known as the Malay Islamic Monarchy, is illegal. The Sharia Penal Code punishes apostasy, insulting Islam, or claiming to be God, [...]

Princess Ameerah Of Brunei

Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah, the youngest daughter of the billionaire Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has just turned 18 and is gaining attention in Europe. Born on February 28, 2008, she grew up in the world’s largest palace, Istana Nurul Iman, which has over 1,700 rooms and a private wing for her with a pool, cinema, and [...]

Brunei Strengthens Economic Resilience In 2026

The economy of Brunei Darussalam faced challenges in 2025 due to global uncertainty and the growing impact of climate change. In the first six months of the year, the country’s economy recorded a decline of 1.1% compared to the same period in 2023. Despite this slowdown, the nation’s macroeconomic fundamentals remained strong. The country recorded [...]

Brunei Royal Family Celebrates New Baby Girl

The royal family of Brunei is headed by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who is the ruler and head of state of the country. He has many children, one of whom is Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, who currently stands fifth in line to the throne. Very recently, a girl child born to Prince Mateen and [...]

Brunei’s Civic Space Remains Repressed

Civic space in Brunei is rated as “repressed” by the CIVICUS Monitor, with no clear progress on basic freedoms. Brunei is an absolute monarchy where the Sultan holds full executive power under a long-standing state of emergency declared in 1962. There are no national elections and no legal protection for freedom of speech, assembly, or [...]

Strict Law And Quiet Life In Brunei

Brunei is a small but wealthy country where strict religious law strongly shapes daily life. It is ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who has full power over the government and the law. Brunei follows a national system based on Malay culture, Islam, and loyalty to the monarchy. Over the years, the Sultan has introduced stricter [...]

Brunei School Launches Year-Long Anti-Bullying Program

In Brunei, schools are taking strong steps to fight bullying and protect students. Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) School has launched a year-long program called Hidup Tanpa Buli, which translates to 'Life Without Bullying'. The program focuses on all kinds of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and online bullying. It aims to help students [...]

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