The 2025 session, which began on February 26, has introduced several noteworthy changes that could impact our daily lives. Let’s break down some of the key highlights: Twice-Yearly LegCo Sessions In a move to enhance governance and ensure more robust discussions on national matters, His Majesty has approved increasing the…
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Brunei Darussalam
Reflections from My First Umrah
Alhamdulillah, we’re home. Safe, tired, and honestly still trying to process everything that happened over there. I sat down a few times to write this and kept deleting what I’d written because it felt too neat, too polished for what was actually a messy, overwhelming, beautiful few weeks. So here’s…
Brunei & Governance
My Thoughts on Growing Grains, Trees, and People
“If you want a year of prosperity, grow grain; 10 years of prosperity, grow trees; 100 years of prosperity, grow people.” I keep coming back to this proverb. It won’t leave me alone. Maybe because as an anakbrunei, someone who has watched this country up close for a long time,…
Brunei Darussalam
The Spiritual Appeal of Umrah: Why This Pilgrimage Is Becoming More Popular Than Ever
I’ve noticed it too, more people around me are doing Umrah than ever before. It used to be something you did once, maybe as a lead-up to Hajj later in life. Now people are going yearly, sometimes more. So what’s actually going on here? Why has this pilgrimage suddenly become…
Brunei Darussalam
A Journey of Renewal: My First Ramadan Prayers at the Mosque
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, offers each of us a unique chance to deepen our spirituality. This past Ramadan, I embarked on a particularly transformative journey—one that led me through the doors of a mosque for my prayers for the very first time in a verrry…
Brunei Darussalam
Developing the Traits of High Performers in Your Organization
In today’s fast-paced business world, achieving excellence and high performance is always a top priority. High achievers play a crucial role in successful organizations, fueling innovation, boosting productivity, and fostering growth. So, what makes them stand out? Let’s take a closer look at the key characteristics of high performers and…
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