Assalamu’alaikum everyone. I was having teh-c kosong and roti cucur the other day, thinking about the Wawasan 2035 meeting His Majesty chaired. We only have about ten years left. So the real question is simple. Are we actually on track for a Brunei our kids can be proud of. His…
Category: Brunei & Governance
Commentary on Brunei’s national policy, governance, and public affairs
Brunei & Governance
MMN 2025 so far…
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…
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 & Governance
Progress is never free. There is always a cost.
As we stand at the forefront of rapid technological advancement and societal change, it’s crucial to acknowledge a fundamental truth: progress is never free. There is always a cost. This concept, though seemingly simple, has profound implications for how we navigate the future. The Price of Technological Advancements In Brunei,…
What Bruneian Businesses Actually Need
Brunei has no shortage of business ideas. What matters is what happens after the idea: customers, costs, capability, patience and the discipline to keep going.
Brunei & Governance
My country, My Pride: Happy 39th National Day Brunei Darussalam!
As I stand here, in this land so fair, I cannot help but feel a stirring deep within, For this is a day that we hold so dear, A day to celebrate and begin anew again. On this day, our Brunei Darussalam, We reflect upon our past and our present,…
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