2022 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle

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Hassanal Bolkiah

Hassanal Bolkiah carried out the seventh reshuffle of his government on 7 June 2022, [1] appointing the first female cabinet minister and replacing seven ministers. [2] The announcement was delivered during a televised speech at 3:00 pm. [3] The previous cabinet had been reshuffled in 2018 for a five-year term, [4] [5] the sultan unexpectedly introduced this significant change midway through 2022. [6]

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This cabinet reshuffle brought about several significant changes. Romaizah Mohd Salleh was appointed as minister of education, marking a historic milestone as the first female minister since the government's establishment in 1959. The sultan retained control of key portfolios, including foreign affairs, finance, defence, and the prime ministership. [7] Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah continued his role as senior minister in the PMO, while Abu Bakar Apong, the home affairs minister and the second-longest serving cabinet member after Isa Ibrahim, was replaced. Unlike the usual five-year term, all new appointments will serve four-year terms. [2]

The sultan emphasised that the appointments represent a trust that must be honoured with unwavering loyalty and accountability as he announced the new lineup of ministers and deputy ministers. [a] [9] A local media analyst, speaking anonymously to Xinhua , suggested that the early cabinet reshuffle was aimed at injecting fresh energy and enthusiasm into the administrative system while maintaining stability in critical areas of both domestic and international affairs. [6]

This was the first and only significant cabinet reshuffle carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei. [10]

Cabinet-level changes

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
Minister [10] Position before reshuffleResult of reshuffle [2]
Abdul Mutalib Mohd Yusof.jpg Abdul Mutalib Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Left the government
Juanda Abdul Rashid (2024).jpg Juanda Abdul Rashid NoneBecame Minister of Development
Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman - 53889574747.jpg Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman Deputy Minister of Finance Became Minister of Home Affairs
Mr. Pehin Abu Baker Apong.jpg Abu Bakar Apong Minister of Home Affairs Left the government
Ali Apong (2017).jpg Ali Apong Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Left the government
Dato Suhaimi Gafar in 2018.jpg Suhaimi Gafar Minister of Development Left the government
Brunei-Philippines MOA 2024-3 Abdul Manaf Metussin (cropped).jpg Abdul Manaf Metussin Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy Became Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism
Pengiran Shamhary bin Pengiran Mustapha in 2024.jpg Pengiran Shamhary Managing Director of Brunei Gas Carriers [b] Became Minister of Transport and Infocommunications
Aminuddin Ihsan (2014).jpg Aminuddin Ihsan Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Left the government
Nazmi Mohamad (2024).jpg Nazmi Mohamad Permanent Secretary (Corporate Affairs and Public Administration) at the Prime Minister's Office Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
Halbi Mohd Yussof - 53890736418.jpg Halbi Mohammad Yussof Minister of Defence II Became Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Brunei National Day 2024 09.jpg Romaizah Salleh Deputy Minister of Education Became Minister of Education

Junior ministerial changes

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
Minister [10] Position before reshuffleResult of reshuffle [2]
Khairuddin Abdul Hamid - 53691166688.jpg Khairuddin Abdul Hamid Permanent Secretary (Investment) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy Became Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy
Abdul Razak (2023).jpg Abdul Razak Abdul Kadir Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force Became Deputy Minister of Defence
Marzuke Mohsin Deputy Minister of Development Left the government
Pengiran Bahrom in 2016.jpg Pengiran Bahrom Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Left the government
Tashim Hassan - 53857764591.jpg Pengiran Mohammad Tashim Judge of the Syariah Appeal Court [c] Became Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs
Pengiran Zety Sufina - 53890809053.jpg Pengiran Zety Sufina Permanent Secretary (Industry) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy Became Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy
Sufian Sabtu Permanent Secretary (Safety, Enforcement and Law) at the Prime Minister's Office Became Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Riza Yunos - 53889580372.jpg Riza Yunos Permanent Secretary (Media and Cabinet) at the Prime Minister's Office Became Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office

Later changes

Between the 2018 and 2022 cabinet reshuffles, several minor changes were introduced. The first occurred on 26 February 2023, when the sultan immediately terminated Abdul Razak Abdul Kadir's appointment as deputy minister of defence and director of the Ministry of Defence's Department of Planning and Strategy. From 27 February, the deputy minister of defence position was abolished, and Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof, the minister in the PMO, was appointed acting minister of defence II. [11] Later that year, on 23 October, the sultan ordered the termination of Matsatejo Sokiaw's appointment as deputy minister (energy) at the PMO. From 24 October, Farida Talib was appointed permanent secretary (energy) at the PMO, while Azmi Hanifah succeeded Sokiaw as deputy minister (energy). [12]

Colour key
  •      Joined the Cabinet
  •      Left the Cabinet
MinisterPosition before reshuffleResult of reshuffleEffective from
Abdul Razak (2023).jpg Abdul Razak Abdul Kadir Deputy Minister of Defence Left the government [d] 26 February 2023
Halbi Mohd Yussof - 53890736418.jpg Halbi Mohammad Yussof Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Became Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II 27 February 2023
Matsatejo Sokiaw in 2022.jpg Matsatejo Sokiaw Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office Left the government24 October 2023
Azmi Mohd Hanifah - 53890907840.jpg Azmi Hanifah Deputy Managing Director and Commercial Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum [e] Became Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office 24 October 2023

Notes

  1. ↑ In his televised speech, Hassanal Bolkiah stated, "No one can neglect the trust as it is akin to a sacred promise with Allah Subhanahu Wataala. I would like to thank and appreciate all who are no longer appointed for their services and contributions all this while." [8]
  2. ↑ Non-ministerial position
  3. ↑ Non-ministerial position
  4. ↑ Abdul Razak left the government before rejoining to become Brunei ambassador to Indonesia on 17 February 2024. [13]
  5. ↑ Non-ministerial position

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