2005 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle

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Hassanal Bolkiah

Hassanal Bolkiah carried out the third reshuffle of his government on 24 May 2005, appointing one senior minister, three ministers, and five deputy ministers. The announcement was delivered during a televised speech at 5:20 pm. [1] The previous cabinet had been reshuffled in 1988, followed by the next one in 2010. [2]

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The cabinet reshuffle introduced minor adjustments aimed at improving governance, though many ministers retained their positions, and the sultan continued to serve as prime minister, finance minister, and defence minister. [1] The newly expanded cabinet comprised 16 positions, including Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah as senior minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), along with 14 ministers and 10 deputy ministers. [3]

According to the sultan's televised speech, the cabinet reshuffle was aimed at maintaining national security, prosperity, and effective governance. The sultan highlighted Brunei's ability to stand alongside other nations through strong administration, adherence to laws, and disciplined leadership. The reshuffle sought to enhance government efficiency and ensure continued progress in various sectors. [4] The sultan also expressed gratitude to outgoing officials for their contributions, wishing them continued well-being and success. [5]

On 30 May 2005, members of the newly formed cabinet were sworn in for a five-year term during a ceremony at the palace. [6] On 2 June, the sultan chaired the first cabinet meeting following the reshuffle, which was also held at the palace. [7]

Cabinet-level changes

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
Minister [8] Position before reshuffleResult of reshuffle [1]
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Prime Minister Kishida (cropped).jpg Al-Muhtadee Billah NoneBecame Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Pehin Abu Baker Apong.jpg Abu Bakar Apong Minister of Health Became Minister of Communications
Pehin Abdullah in 2023.jpg Abdullah Bakar Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications Became Minister of Development
Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar.jpg Yahya Bakar Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Became Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office
Mohammad Daud - 53810644738 (2).jpg Mohammad Daud NoneBecame Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
Abdul Rahman Ibrahim (2024).jpg Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Deputy Minister of Finance Became Minister of Finance II
Isa bin Ibrahim in 2024.jpg Isa Ibrahim Minister of Home Affairs Left the government
Awang Ahmad bin Haji Jumat.jpg Ahmad Jumat Minister of Development Became Minister of Industry and Primary Resources
Lim Jock Seng (2013).jpg Lim Jock Seng Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Became Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II
Awang Hussin bin Orang Kaya Digadong.jpg Hussain Mohammad Yusof Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Left the government
Suyoi Osman in 2016.jpg Suyoi Osman Deputy Minister of Education Became Minister of Health
Zakaria bin Haji Sulaiman 1966.jpg Zakaria Sulaiman Minister of Communications Left the government
Pehin Dato Abdul Rahman Taib.jpg Abdul Rahman Taib Minister of Industry and Primary Resources Became Minister of Education
Adanan Yusuf - 53857691221.jpg Adanan Yusof Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Became Minister of Home Affairs

Junior ministerial changes

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
Minister [8] Position before reshuffleResult of reshuffle [1]
Hazair Abdullah.jpg Hazair Abdullah Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Became Deputy Minister of Health
Dato Paduka Haji Yussof bin Haji Abd Hamid.jpg Yusoff Abdul Hamid Ambassador of Brunei to Belgium Became Deputy Minister of Communications
Hamdillah Abdul Wahab Managing Director and CEO of Brunei LNG [a] Became Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources
Yahya Ibrahim (1971).jpg Yahya Ibrahim Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Left the government
Eusoff Agaki Ismail Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Left the government
Badaruddin Othman - 53890483921.jpg Badaruddin Othman Acting Chairman of the Public Service CommissionBecame Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs
Ibnu Bsait Apong - 53810644063.jpg Pengiran Ibnu Basit Deputy Minister of Defence Left the government
Pengiran Mohammad Abdul Rahman.jpg Pengiran Mohammad Special Duties Officer (National Education Council) at the Ministry of Education Became Deputy Minister of Education
Yasmin Umar, 2013 (cropped).jpg Yasmin Umar Permanent Secretary (Policy and Administration) at the Ministry of DefenceBecame Deputy Minister of Defence

Later changes

Between the 2005 and 2010 cabinet reshuffles, several minor changes were introduced. The minor cabinet reshuffle on 22 August 2008 saw Yahya Bakar reappointed as minister of industry and primary resources, replacing Ahmad Jumat. [9] Ahmad, in turn, was reappointed as minister of culture, youth, and sports, succeeding Mohammad Daud. [10] Meanwhile, Mohammad was reappointed as minister of energy at the PMO, taking over from Yahya. [11] In November 2009, Yusoff Abdul Hamid was appointed as ambassador of Brunei to the United States. [12]

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
MinisterPosition before reshuffleResult of reshuffleEffective from
Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar.jpg Yahya Bakar Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office Became Minister of Industry and Primary Resources 22 August 2008
Mohammad Daud - 53810644738 (2).jpg Mohammad Daud Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Became Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office 22 August 2008
Awang Ahmad bin Haji Jumat.jpg Ahmad Jumat Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports 22 August 2008
Dato Paduka Haji Yussof bin Haji Abd Hamid.jpg Yusoff Abdul Hamid Deputy Minister of Communications Became Ambassador of Brunei to the United States November 2009

Notes

  1. Non-government position

References

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