For a long time I believed in the usual order of things. Work hard, get the results, and happiness would turn up at the end like a prize. Most of us are taught this early. More money, more recognition, a bigger title, and then one day we are allowed to…
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Brunei Darussalam
AB Rewind: Catching Up With Ihsan, 16 Years Later
Back in 2010, I interviewed a young Bruneian PhD student studying Genetics in the UK. At the time, Ihsan spoke about her passion for science, cancer research, scientific literacy and her hopes of contributing to Brunei’s development one day. She was curious, driven and excited about the future. A lot…
Brunei Darussalam
The Problem Was Never AI
A few days ago, someone shared one of my cabinet reshuffle articles on Reddit. Predictably, the discussion eventually drifted toward AI. Some people objected to the use of AI. Others rolled their eyes at yet another AI-related discussion. And the more I thought about it, the more I realised something….
Brunei & Governance
Less Than a Decade to Go…
Before sharing these thoughts, it is only fair to acknowledge that I am certain these are matters already under active consideration by His Majesty and His Government. What follows are simply the reflections of a concerned Bruneian who loves this country and hopes, however modestly, to contribute to our shared…
Brunei & Governance
More Than a Cabinet Reshuffle
The unveiling of Brunei Darussalam’s new Cabinet yesterday has understandably attracted significant public attention. Much of the discussion has centred on the appointment of new ministers, the entry of younger leaders into government, and the elevation of several familiar faces into more prominent roles. Yet beyond the headlines and photographs,…
Brunei Darussalam
The Cause of Death is Life
I was watching an interview recently when Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, made a simple yet profound observation: “The cause of death is life.” It is one of those statements that stops you in your tracks. At first glance, it sounds almost absurd. Surely death…
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