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…
Faith & Reflection
Exactly Where I Need to Be
An old friend I hadn’t seen in a while asked how things were going. Without thinking twice, I said, “I’m exactly where I need to be.” It wasn’t a rehearsed line, and I wasn’t just trying to dodge small talk. It’s something I actually believe now, shaped by time, by…
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.” This Chinese proverb got me thinking. As someone born and raised in Brunei—an anakbrunei—its wisdom feels especially relevant to our little nation. We’ve been blessed with immense natural wealth,…
Faith & Reflection
Teaching Adab and Akhlak to Children in a Digital Age
In today’s world, where children are increasingly exposed to digital influences, teaching them the timeless values of adab (etiquette) and akhlak (moral character) can feel like an uphill battle. From YouTube to TikTok, kids are bombarded with content that can shape their worldview in ways parents and educators may not…
Faith & Reflection
Stoic Wisdom and Islamic Teachings: 7 Timeless Lessons
Assalamualaikum and Jumaat Mubarak to all. What strikes me about the overlap between Stoicism and Islam is how similar they are in tackling the big questions of life. You’ve got ancient Greek philosophers on one side, and the timeless teachings of Islam on the other, both offering remarkably similar insights…
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