The Ministry of Foreign Affairs,formerly known as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT),is the cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which is responsible for handling Brunei's external relations,the management of its international diplomatic missions and the nation's foreign trade policy. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984. It is currently led by a minister and a second minister,in which the incumbents are Hassanal Bolkiah,the Sultan of Brunei,and Erywan Yusof respectively. The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs(MORA or MoRA;Malay:Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama,KHEU) is a cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which is responsible for the propagation of Islam and its upholding as the state religion,as well as oversees the Islamic religious education in the country. It is currently led by a minister and a deputy minister,whereby the incumbents are Badaruddin Othman and Pengiran Mohd Tashim Pengiran Hassan respectively. The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jaafar CBE was a nobleman and politician whom became the first Menteri Besar of Brunei,who served from 29 September 1959 until September 1961.
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque,is a mosque in Kampong Kiarong of Bandar Seri Begawan,Brunei. It is named after Hassanal Bolkiah,the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei. It is one of the two state mosques,the other Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
The Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei,also translated as The Most Blessed Order of Loyalty to the State of Brunei,is an order of Brunei. It was established on 29 November 1959 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei,also translated as The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei,is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
The Kianggeh Dagang Muslim Cemetery,also known as the Residency Muslim Cemetery,is a Muslim burial ground located at Kianggeh in Bandar Seri Begawan,the capital of Brunei Darussalam. The cemetery was formerly a Royal burial ground which known as Bukit Tinggi Royal Mausoleum which served as resting place for past Sultans of Brunei. The first Sultan of Brunei buried here was Sultan Saiful Rijal,the 7th Sultan of Brunei who died in 1581.
The Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces is the professional head of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). He is responsible for the overall management,administration,and the operational control of the entire military of Brunei. The current commander is Major general Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan.
The Prime Minister's Office is the leading and largest cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei. It serves as the immediate office of the country's prime minister,as well as oversees several key government departments. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984,with Hassanal Bolkiah,the current Sultan of Brunei,being the first and only Prime Minister to date. The leadership also consists of a Senior Minister,introduced in 2005 and has since been held by the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah,a Special Advisor to His Majesty,as well as in-house ministers and deputy ministers.
Cermin Island is an islet at the mouth of Brunei River in the Mukim Kota Batu,Brunei-Muara District,Brunei. During the Brunei Civil War,a battle unfolded on the island and it's sometimes referred to as the Peperangan Pulau Cermin. A proposal for an 5 hectares protection status to be implemented on the island. The island is home to sundry vegetation and swamp forests.
Abdul Hapidz bin Abdul Razak,also sometimes referred to as Pehin Hapidz,was a Bruneian nobleman,politician and businessman whom formerly was the Managing Director of Abdul Razak Holdings (ARH),President of Malay Brunei Darussalam Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1964 to 1999,the director of Laksamana College of Business (LCB),a member of the country's executive council,and legislative council.
Abdul Aziz bin Umar,also sometimes referred to as Pehin Abdul Aziz Umar,is a Bruneian nobleman and politician whom had a wide range of positions in the Government of Brunei. Before to that,he served as the Minister of Communications,the Minister of Education,and the Minister of Health. His last position was as Minister of Education,which he held from 1988 until 24 May 2005. His Excellency served in the civil service beginning with his first appointment in 1964 and held a number of roles from that time until Brunei's independence in 1984,including acting Chief Minister.
Yahya bin Bakar CVO,also referred to Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar,is a Bruneian nobleman and politician whom formerly held the position of Minister of Energy from 2005 to 2008,and Minister of Industry and Primary Resources from 2008 to 2015.
Mohammad Zain bin Serudin,pen name Shukri Zain,is a Bruneian nobleman,politician and writer who formerly held the position of Minister of Religious Affairs from 1986 to 2010. He has traveled abroad and made significant literary contributions to Malay-Islamic literature,including Islamic poetry and usage of his own Malay language to convey his poetic ideas. He also was the leader or president of the Brunei Youth Council (BYL),and a member of the Privy Council.
Mohammad Abbas Al-Sufri bin Ibrahim MVO was a nobleman,civil servant and courtier from Brunei who previously served as the acting personal secretary to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He had a career in the government service of Brunei,in which he held a number of important positions such as being a member of the Privy Council of Brunei.
Abdullah bin Bakar,also referred to as Pehin Dato Abdullah Bakar,is a nobleman and politician in the Government of Brunei whole formerly took office as the Minister of Communications from 2010 to 2015,and Minister of Development from 2005 to 2010.
Hussain bin Mohammad Yusof,sometimes spelled Hussein,was a Bruneian nobleman and politician who held the position of Minister of Culture,Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 1986 to 2005. Notably,he had also served on the Adat Istiadat Council,the Council of Succession,the Council of Cabinet Ministers,and the Privy Council.
Ahmad bin Jumat is a Bruneian nobleman,civil servant and politician who is the current representative of Brunei Darussalam to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). He formerly held the position of Minister of Culture,Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 2010 to 2008,Minister of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) from 2005 to 2008,and Minister of Development (MOD) from 2002 to 2008.
Abdul Hamid bin Bakal was a Bruneian nobleman and Muslim scholar who held several high-ranking and important positions in the Government of Brunei.
Mohd Jaafar bin Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian nobleman,businessman and military officer whom served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001,and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.
