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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