DAY 2 AFTERNOON
28TH FEB 2024 - AFTERNOON
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Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise be to Allah, S.W.T. Blessings and peace be upon the great Prophet Muhammad S.A.W., his family, and his companions until the end of time.
Your Honourable Members. Before we adjourned this morning, we had begun discussing a Motion that was specifically a Motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Penasihat Khas Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam dan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri.
Therefore, in this afternoon's session we will resume the discussion that we had started and I still have a list of Your Honourable Appointed Members who would like to join this discussion. I now commence this discussion by inviting Yang Berhormat Awang Lau How Teck.
Yang Berhormat Awang Lau How Teck
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. Good afternoon and peace be upon you. To the Honourable Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, first and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for being given the opportunity by Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua to deliver a speech in this State Legislative Council Session.
In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to convey congratulations to Yang Mulia Dr. Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah on her appointment as Jurutulis Majlis Mesyuarat Di-Raja, Setiausaha Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Kabinet & Jurutulis Majlis Mesyuarat Negara.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members whom I respect. Standing in this noble hall, I also would like to present a letter of loyalty to the assembly expressing our utmost gratitude and admiration to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty's permission during the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Meeting on February 27, 2024.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. I also fully support the Motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Penasihat Khas Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam dan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, to express our highest appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty's royal address delivered during the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Meeting.
Indeed, His Majesty's royal address is held in high esteem and the essence of his royal address is filled with advice reflecting His Majesty's concern and wisdom in ensuring peace, well-being of the people, and prosperity of the country especially by emphasizing the non-oil and gas sectors such as the agriculture sub-sector as one of the efforts in aligning, diversifying, and improving the country's economy.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. On this occasion, I would also like to acknowledge the efforts carried out by relevant agencies such as providing start-up capital for the youth and graduates, which allows them to utilize modern technology in the agriculture industry. May initiatives like these encourage further participation from local youths to be attractively, collaboratively, inclusively, and innovatively involved in the agriculture industry.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. I wish to extend my deepest thanks to all the officers and staff of the State Legislative Council for the assistance and support provided.
In conclusion, I hope that the proceedings of this legislative session proceed smoothly and bring great benefits to the community and the Nation of Brunei Darussalam. Thank you.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Dayang Hajah Safiah binti Sheikh Haji Abd. Salam.
Yang Berhormat Dayang Hajah Safiah binti Sheikh Haji Abd. Salam
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, "Those who spend their money in the cause of Allah by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord, and no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve." All praises be to Allah who guided us to this, and we would not have been guided if Allah had not guided us.
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. All praises to Allah.
Firstly, I am grateful to Allah the Almighty for His mercy and blessings, as well as the continued peace and prosperity enjoyed by the citizens and residents of our beloved Nation of Brunei Darussalam. I extend my highest appreciation and thankfulness to Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua for giving me the opportunity to support the Motion put forward by Yang Berhormat Penasihat Khas Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam and Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri in offering the highest respect and gratitude towards His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty's visit and subsequent royal speech during the Official Opening of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Session on Tuesday, 17th of Sha'ban 1445 corresponding to 27th of February 2024.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, I also take this opportunity to congratulate Yang Mulia Dr. Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah on her appointment as Jurutulis of the Royal Council, Secretary of the Cabinet Ministers’ Council, and Jurutulis of the Legislative Council.
Respected Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, His Majesty’s royal speech during the Official Opening yesterday was filled with advice, reprimands, and expectations from a wise, visionary, and caring leader for the welfare and prosperity of the citizens. His Majesty emphasized the importance of the Legislative Council Session and the role and knowledge of its Members.
Moreover, the economic growth and development of the nation were also His Majesty’s priority. I express my deepest gratitude and full support for His Majesty’s speech, especially regarding the Legislative Council as a platform for discussion and exchange of strategic ideas benefiting the citizenry and nation, which will positively impact any agenda discussed and with the participation and perseverance of all members, God willing, we can share the load and carry the light together as the saying goes.
His Majesty’s desire for Your Honourable Members to always be alert to developments both domestically and internationally to advance sectors of primary focus shows His Majesty's openness to embracing and exploring new, more creative ideas, even those from abroad, and adopting best practices that are effective and compatible with our country’s concept in relevant sectors.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, His Majesty also wants Your Honourable Members to be actively engaging with stakeholders. I am delighted to share that I and my fellow Honourable Members have conducted such activities from time to time in large groups, such as discussions with Ministries, and in smaller groups focused on the needs and agendas with government and private agencies.
Kaola highly esteems this proposal due to its impact based on experience, especially during visits in small groups which are evidently more effective for obtaining detailed information and conducting more productive cooperation. It also opens the space for more open and effective discussions to enhance community confidence and assist in designing existing policies within the Government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertua of Brunei Darussalam. God willing, the content of visits in small groups will continue to be expanded in the future.
Kaola also offers support and welcomes the proposal of His Majesty to involve Your Honourable Members of the Legislative Council in Committees or task forces according to their experience and knowledge. God willing, this involvement will provide an opportunity for us to contribute views and thoughts in benefiting the development of religion and the interests of the nation and country.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, His Majesty's observation of the race in the country's economic sector shows his desire and support for efforts to diversify the economy to be intensified and pursued to ensure the country does not solely depend on the oil and gas sector. This economic diversity is the country's aspired goals desired in the Brunei Darussalam Economic Blueprint. In this regard, kaola also upholds His Majesty's commands for us to identify the country's strengths and potential in certain strategic industries to be focused and successfully developed. For kaola, this is also among the most crucial roles and responsibilities of all Your Honourable Members in this noble council, to evaluate and improve existing strategies in whatever economic sector being implemented aimed at increasing productivity with new and better alternatives and strategies.
May this effort be able to boost the economy and strengthen the country's income from sectors other than oil and gas. In line with the government's agenda to avoid a green economy, His Majesty also emphasized that current issues such as the environment and climate change are given attention while giving priority to the development of downstream oil and gas industries as well as fuel and electricity energy production.
Regarding development, His Majesty's conversion regarding government expenditure, thankfully, the Brunei Government is still able to handle the 12th National Development Plan to meet the country's development needs in improving service quality towards residents and citizens. Koala advises and concludes the need to uphold his proposal so that each government uses allocations more prudently and his hopes that RKN projects are accelerated to meet the set timelines. In this matter, kaola believes His Majesty's sincere intent includes ensuring planned projects are evaluated fairly and transparently and awarded to truly qualified and competent parties with project quality assurance so it does not disadvantage the government in the future.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, may we act upon the pure-hearted advice from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertua of Brunei Darussalam, so that this noble council's conference is utilized as a platform for strategic discussions openly can we perform together for the realization of the country's development and progress goals with God's permission.
May Allah bless Prophet Muhammad. Guided by His Majesty's advice, we all are committed to carrying out this duty and responsibility sincerely for the welfare, star, and country. In closing, by God's grace, kaola prays to the divine, may His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertua of Brunei Darussalam, the Royal Family, and all citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam be granted guidance, mercy, and favor from Allah and always be in a state of health and prosperity under His protection. That concludes my speech, peace, and blessings be upon you, and may God grant success and guidance. Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Dayang Chong Chin Yee.
Yang Berhormat Chong Chin Yee
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, and peace be upon you. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, I wish to express my gratitude to Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua for giving me the opportunity to speak at this Legislative Council conference.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, it is also my pleasure to fully support the proposal and contents of the speech by the Special Advisor to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertua of Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Department in delivering the government’s appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertua of Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty's command outlined during the Official Opening Ceremony for the First Meeting of the 20th Legislative Council Session.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, reflecting on His Majesty’s commands during the Official Opening Ceremony for the First Meeting of the 20th Legislative Council Session, His Majesty reminded us to always be responsible in achieving the country's goals and the interests of the people of Brunei Darussalam.
With wisdom in His Majesty's command, as a Member of the Legislative Council, kaola will strive to focus on the interests in driving the development currently taking place at any given time either on the world stage at a global level. In a comprehensive manner, this will increase our handling of all quality issue solutions in a clean and holistic way.
In the 20th Legislative Council Session, kaola wishes to emphasize the importance of the digital economy. This is important because according to the ASEAN Secretary-General, by 2030 ASEAN will become the world's 4th largest economy. With its digital economy predicted to grow from around USD300 billion to USD$1 trillion.
The Digital Masterplan 2025 introduced by the Ministry of Transport and Info-Communication proposes that the digital economy is an important catalyst in transforming Brunei Darussalam into a smart nation with the support of digital government, digital economy, and digital society. Additionally, Brunei Darussalam's National Economic Action Plan also aims to achieve sustainable economic development where the Government has planned to develop non-oil and gas sectors through the exploration of new economic activities and approaches to five key sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT).
Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly reshaped the country's economic and social landscape, leading to the emergence of new businesses and management pattern changes. The growth of home-based businesses in the food and beverage sector has showcased the resilience and innovative spirit of the community and people of Brunei Darussalam.
This adjustment indirectly spurred enhancement in how we can integrate economic developments into learning strategies. Although the growth potential for Brunei's digital economy is exhilarating, probing into the magnitude of economic impact towards digital transformation initiatives and monitoring digital economy growth is imperative to be emphasized through comprehensive national strategy.
Furthermore, the surge in digital usage indirectly can increase cyber threats unavoidably. A significant increase in global losses and scams has urged stakeholders to strategize comprehensively in addressing cybercrime. Additionally, this challenge also indirectly can open job opportunities in collectively addressing cybercrime issues in the digital world.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. As reported by the ASEAN +3 Micro Economic Research Office, Brunei's economy is hopeful for quality growth and financial robustness this year and beyond. Therefore, kaola looks forward to valuable insights from Your Honourable Members and actionable takeaways from the respected ministries.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. Before I conclude, allow me to extend the highest congratulations to Yang Mulia Dr. Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah on her appointment as the Clerk of the Royal Legislative Council, Secretary of the Cabinet Ministers' Council, and Clerk of the Legislative Council. Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Dayang Hajah Rosmawatty binti Haji Abdul Mumin.
Yang Berhormat Dayang Hajah Rosmawatty binti Haji Abdul Mumin
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ الحَمْدُ ِللهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ والصَّلاةُ والسَّلامُ عَلىَ سَيِّدِنا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلىِ آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members.
First of all, kaola express our deepest gratitude to الله سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى for His mercy and permission that allow us to be present in the State Legislative Assembly today.
al-ḥamdu li-llāh, firstly, kaola would like to record our highest appreciation and thanks to Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua for the opportunity given to kaola to speak in the State Legislative Assembly hall and to further support the Motion introduced by Yang Berhormat Special Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office to fully express our gratitude to His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty's visit and for delivering a titah at the Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Assembly Session of Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday, 17 Sha’ban 1445 corresponding to 28 February 2024. At this opportunity, kaola also would like to record our highest gratitude to Yang Mulia Dr. Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah for her appointment as Clerk to the State Legislative Assembly. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members.
Kaola fully support the essence of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s titah which clearly calls for Your Honourable Members to discuss strategic matters that are beneficial for the people and country.
Kaola echo His Majesty’s titah that being aware of current developments both domestically and internationally is crucial in producing diverse views and innovative ideas that can contribute to the progress in relevant sectors to enhance the country's economy.
Kaola again uphold His Majesty’s noble directives specifically for Your Honourable Members to always engage with stakeholders. Kaola believe that field visits and small group tours as previously conducted with fellow Honourable Members from the Excellence Group along with various agencies are more effective for obtaining detailed information and conducting more productive collaborations, providing a platform for transparent and effective discussions to further boost public confidence in the government and assist in easing the government's policies.
These activities complement the usual larger group discussions within ministries. Kaola endorse His Majesty’s recommendation to involve Members of the State Legislative Assembly in committees or task forces based on individual experiences and knowledge. Such cooperation will strengthen relationships between both parties and have a positive impact on the agenda discussed.
(missing Jawi words) abiskaola are ready to contribute valuable ideas for the advancement and benefit of our country. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. Economically, His Majesty emphasized that efforts to diversify the economy have been made but should be intensified for kaola, including aspirations outlined in the Economic Blueprint published by the Ministry of Finance. Kaola also fully support His Majesty’s titah for us not to overly rely solely on oil and gas revenue.
At the same time, His Majesty also underscored issues such as the environment, climate change, etc., to be given attention. The breadth of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's directives aligns with the government's agenda to promote a green economy. In this context, kaola believe it is very important for Your Honourable Members to expand and revise existing strategies and propose better alternatives in the implementation of His Majesty's government policies.
Its aim is to strengthen revenue from sectors other than oil and gas, while giving priority to energy learning and sectors such as electricity. al-'ula, kaola will work more closely with the Energy Department under the Prime Minister's Office to plan and set performance indicators, keys to achieving the expected goals.
Regarding His Majesty’s emphasis on government spending. Kaola are thankful that Brunei can still manage the 12th National Development Plan in terms of budget for the country's development needs even though Your Honourable Members are not directly involved in the initial planning of projects under the 12th National Development Plan. However, kaola hope to contribute to the advancement and development of the said projects.
(missing Jawi words) With all our might, executing the entrusted responsibilities sincerely and honestly. May what is hoped by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for this assembly to be fully utilized to achieve the objectives of national development and progress with the permission of subḥānahu wa ta'ālā.
Also, through discussions conducted with an open mind in this honorable hall later on.
Let us together pray to subḥānahu wa ta'ālā that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the royal family, and all citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam are granted guidance, mercy, and favor subḥānahu wa ta'ālā, and always in a state of health, safety, and prosperity under His protection, Aamiin.
That’s all.
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Dr. Awang Haji Mahali bin Haji Mohamad.
Yang Berhormat Dr. Awang Haji Mahali bin Haji Momin
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَبِهِ نَسْتَعِينُ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ وَالصَّلَاةِ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَ هُدَاهُ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ Thank you, Yang Berhormat Di-Pertua, for giving me the opportunity to speak in this honorable hall.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. First and foremost, it brings me joy to extend the highest congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah on her appointment as Clerk of the Royal Council Meeting, Secretary of the Ministers’ Cabinet Council Meeting, and Clerk of the State Legislative Council.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. I take this opportunity to express my full support for the proposal suggested by the Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Menteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ibrahim, Special Advisor to His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Department to convey expressions of the highest appreciation to the Council to His Majesty Sultan Dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam who graced the Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Meeting.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. It is with great pleasure that I also take this occasion to extend the highest appreciation and gratitude to the Council to His Majesty Sultan Dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty’s decree at the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Meeting, on Tuesday, 17 Sha'ban 1445 equivalent to 27 February 2024. The decree of His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is highly important and meaningful. His Majesty has a far-reaching, very broad, and wise vision for the development and progress of the country. His Majesty is truly concerned about the welfare and well-being of the nation and its people.
Regarding His Majesty's decree on the need for us to keep up with developments not only within the country but also at the regional and international levels, I hold this in high regard. I strongly agree with His Majesty's advice and suggestions. We need to break out of our comfort zones. In this context, there are various opportunities from industry clusters that we should examine more closely, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, halal, Islamic banking, and takaful.
According to market forecasts from various leading consulting firms, the halal pharmaceutical industry is expected to reach a value of US$105 billion in 2024. In addition, the global market value will exceed US$1 trillion. In the Islamic banking and takaful services asset, global Islamic financial assets are expected to reach US$4.94 trillion in 2025. The Southeast Asian market is one of the leading pioneers representing nearly one-quarter of the total global Islamic financial assets.
In terms of tourism, which is an invisible export to attract more tourists to this country, it is important to redouble efforts to promote the country's strengths such as government stability, a safe and peaceful environment. Furthermore, we can also highlight the advantage among the population that can master English, Mandarin, and Arabic. This can open up great opportunities to attract tourists from the Middle East, China, and other high-income countries that use these languages.
In addition to this, we have wealth in terms of natural beauty. Our country is famous for its flora and fauna, which can be commercialized to increase the number of tourists, especially for nature lovers. By penetrating these markets using the Brunei Halal label, it is hoped to make a significant contribution to the country's income.
Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen efforts in seizing these opportunities. Success in all these fields will open up extensive employment opportunities for the citizens and local residents by strengthening promotion through these factors, we can expand the country's tourism footprint and encourage more robust economic growth.
To conclude my speech, kaola will continue to strive with all my might, with full dedication and commitment to performing the role as a Member of the Majlis Mesyuarat Negara. May الله سبحانه وتعالى grant me guidance and blessings in carrying out this trust with the aim for religion, king, nation, and country.
Thank you, وباللهِالتوفيقِ اللهِِو ب ر ك اتُهُ ِ ع ل يْكُمِْو ر حْم ةُِ السَّلا مُِ .ِو ِ والهداية
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Salleh Bostaman bin Haji Zainal Abidin.
Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Salleh Bostaman bin Haji Zainal Abidin
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته and greetings of peace.
Yang Berhormat-Yang Berhormat that kaola respect. Salutations and blessings to our beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W and his loyal and faithful companions till the end of time.
Kaola am grateful to Allah S.A.W for His mercy and blessings bestowed upon the assembly present in this noble gathering as well as upon Negara Brunei Darussalam allowing us to gather in peace and tranquility, praying that this will last forever آمين
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. Kaola support the motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ibrahim, Legal Advisor to Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and further kaola extend my highest gratitude to the Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulai Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for his augural visit and granting of his speech on the occasion of the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Majlis Mesyuarat Negara.
The issues raised in the titah of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam Mu'izzaddin and Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam are full of wisdom and advice and remind us of the direction, showing the concern of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulai Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin and Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for his people and kaola am grateful for the preservation of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, kaola will hold high the titah of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam to strengthen the Majlis Mesyuarat Negara as a platform and reflection of current socio-economic and global policy by raising issues of the people with the relevant ministries when authorizing ministry expenditures, kaola will use my experience in the industry and corporate governance in providing possibly beneficial views that do not conflict with the country's ideology and direction.
(missing Jawi words) Kaola will draw lessons from the titah of Kebawah Duli and be serious about bearing this responsibility further by liaising with the government agencies, community, and stakeholders to ensure that the issues raised are responded to clearly and firmly for the public to be aware.
For example, adhering to the titah of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin and Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam to use the council as a medium for expressing opinions and thoughts.
In last year's conference in this noble council, Your Honourable Members who were evaluated by sir provided more than 560 views, Motions, suggestions, and requests for enlightenment on national issues raised by the people with the aim of prompting government agencies to examine. This does not include issues raised during dialogue sessions and the work of government agencies and is in line with the titah of Kebawah Duli that the Members of the Majlis Mesyuarat Negara are an important medium in discussing matters that benefit the people and the country Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
(missing Jawi words) some ministries responded directly during the last conference, while others followed the process of making written follow-ups within three to six months after the conference.
However, there are still some ministries that have yet to provide responses. Those ministries might have overlooked issues raised in the council due to being preoccupied with tackling issues within the ministry.
Kaola hopes for sincerity, i.e., transparency in handling people's issues and for ministries to pay serious attention to the issues raised, aware that the action of providing or not providing thorough answers to the questions posed by Your Honourable Members has a significant impact on the public's trust towards civil servants' handling of issues raised by the people in this council. Some questions that have not been answered will continue to be issues and will be followed up in this council.
In the aim of bridging the communication gap between the people and the government and to ensure that every opinion and question posed by the community through Your Honourable Members is fully attended to, it is important for Ministries to provide precise and comprehensive responses.
Therefore, kaola propose that all questions and suggestions posed in the council related to issues or grievances of the people through appointed representatives in this council be displayed on the official website of the related ministries that the questions were posed to. This will provide a platform to show how government agencies receive suggestions and respond promptly, accompanied by an action plan so the public knows their questions and complaints have been duly addressed. This will instill confidence that the government cares and listens to the people’s issues.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua Dewan, referring to the titah of Kebawah Duli regarding the country's development plans, RKN-11 and RKN-12, it is with the grace and blessings from الله سبحانه وتعالى that our country still has the capability to undertake development projects to achieve Vision 2035 goals.
It's crucial that projects within this ambit are completed on time according to the schedule, specifications, and within the set budget. Thus, it is critical to utilize the concept of a project delivery portal for monitoring and government projects construction, supervision, and providing appropriate assistance to agencies responsible for ensuring the projects are completed smoothly.
Because the benefits of projects that have been implemented are not only for the people to enjoy the completed infrastructure but also to local contractor citizens who depend entirely on government development projects. Although Your Honourable Members did not have the opportunity to lower the projects that are celebrated in the RKN 12, kaola has such an opinion while the interest of the people at the district and rural level has been meticulously included with the Action Unit Project Exquisiton Plan to meet the goals of this project, which have been certainly defined as realistic and achievable.
Active monitoring of the journey is conducted so that government projects in the RKN run smoothly and any issues that may cause delays in the project are identified and appropriate measures need to be taken earlier to provide assistance to solve these problems without compromising the Project Schedule. Although the Honourable Member appointed did not have the opportunity to provide input in RKN-12 or the committee linked to RKN-12, which includes kaola's appointment in this State Legislative Council, the focus of RKN-12 will receive attention as every year is passed. It is also hoped that there are some updated development project titles not receiving consent or causing the local community to cause some completed projects to be less optimal and progress from the development project can be felt.
Therefore, the suggestion from Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia that development projects within this RKN should be accelerated according to the guidelines and timeline set and this is very much encouraged.
Regarding government initiatives through various platforms that are announced, it is very important that all platforms are educated and integrated together so planning of necessary resources such as workforce, funds, KPIs, achievement schedules so that the action plan will be more optimal and can improve quality as well as contribute to improving the quality of services. In this council session, with the discussion sessions kaola will bear this trust and responsibility with kaola's full capability by applying the principles of smart and checks and balances, and providing thoughts, suggestions, ideas, views for religion, king, nation and country perhaps these diverse views are "autonome view" but I hope it does not conflict.
That is all for now from kaola if there are steps from Kaola that are less included in mistakes and shortcomings please initially forgive me. Earlier on, kaola apologizes and asks for forgiveness if all good comes from the best and the bad and the lacking is from kaola itself.
Thank you. This concludes my point.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
Next, I invite Yang Berhormat Awang Amran bin Haji Maidin.
Yang Berhormat Awang Amran bin Haji Maidin
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, our closeness towards it by permission we can attend this noble council and kaola celebrate and thank you for the opportunity given. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, kaola presents regarding the Motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Penasihat Khas Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Department to present Gratitude Speech to the Council Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam for the grace of his presence at the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of the 20th Session of the State Legislative Council and consent to deliver a speech on February 27, 2024, Tuesday the day before yesterday.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. Kaola highly uphold the entire content of the speech of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam at the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting from the 20th Session of the State Legislative Council which was fitting on 05/17/2024, especially the speech touching on the aspect of health and welfare raised by Your Honourable Nominated Members will always go to the field to discuss with stakeholders to increase community confidence.
In this regard, touching on the matter of education, as stipulated in the regulation, kaola as Penghulu always hold consultations and discussions with village chiefs in kaola's district to identify and solve issues of villagers that need to be addressed. This will be carried out by kaola focused so that all issues of village residents and districts are always addressed for mutual good.
Any issue that requires government action, the related issue will be conveyed to relevant parties. Besides consultations at the district level, kaola also holds consultations at the zone level for the same purpose. Kaola also high uphold the decree of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam regarding efforts to improve the economy through local entrepreneurs and certain groups as well as creating job opportunities.
In this matter, in kaola's district, several villages have successfully produced products under the One Village One Product Program (1K1P).
Nevertheless, this matter will be enhanced to a better level and achieve the aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035. Here, kaola also hopes that the government always provide solid cooperation in presenting programs planned by the Councils of District and Village Consultation.
Besides, kaola also hopes that the government always reviews policies that are not aligned between ministries so that it complicates public affairs due to those misaligned policies. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. To conclude kaola's speech, kaola prays that every step of cooperation between ministries and the implementation preserves by the grace of Allah the Almighty. Your cooperation is appreciated, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. May Allah bless us with success and guidance, peace and mercy be upon you.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I offer my respect, Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Daud bin Jihan.
Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Daud bin Jihan
(Chief Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Defence)
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. (Deputy Chief Justice and Members of the Court)
I am grateful to Allah, the Almighty for His blessings and grace bestowed upon me, allowing us to be gathered in this honorable hall. I would like to thank Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua for giving me the opportunity to discuss the Motion to Uphold the Titah.
I pay my highest respects and express my deepest gratitude to His Majesty Council Under His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam for His blessings and mercy accompanying His Majesty's address during the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Session of the 20th Legislative Council Term, which took place on Tuesday, 17th of Sha'ban 1445, corresponding to 27th February 2024.
It is with great pleasure that I completely support the Motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Bakti Di-Raja Dato Seri Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ying Dahan, Special Advisor to His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Brunei Darussalam, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, to express the highest gratitude to His Majesty Council Under His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam for the Titah His Majesty has bestowed.
Indeed, His Majesty's Titah is greatly revered and regarded as highly significant, reflecting His Majesty's advice and wisdom in ensuring the security, welfare of the people, and the country is always protected.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members. Based on His Majesty's Titah, I would like to address a few issues.
The role and responsibilities of Your Honourable Members Appointed. In the period that has passed through discussion and review conducted together with penghulus and village heads or grassroots leaders, among the things we have done include reviewing old projects whether they can be continued or improved along our efforts to bring change and innovation for the benefit of the villages and the districts generally. In this matter, cooperation and feedback from penghulus and village heads under management and care will continuously be implemented according to priority.
During visits to the village areas conducted, the unique characteristics sometimes unrecognized by the village residents themselves cannot be denied. This uniqueness can also generate income for the village residents along with the products themselves.
Skill development. This matter continues to be a focal point towards contributing to the well-being and desired personal attitudes among the public especially for skilled and productive youths. It is heartening to share that upon closer review of the developments in the villages, we are proud of the efforts made by families in businesses such as food and beverage, automotive, services, etc., over generations. We are also very pleased that many of these entrepreneurs are youths, as the next generation, driving socio-economic development.
This is where the motivational boost that we need to support to further develop their efforts in terms of assistance programs and involving government and private sectors towards more organized and serious business with programs and maturity. Also, infrastructure support will further enhance their income while providing safer conveniences and persuasions. With this, we believe it will open employment opportunities for the local residents.
Economically, observing the Titah of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, we should not overly depend solely on the oil and gas sector. The economy in terms of agriculture, food, transportation, and tourism sectors should be explored for the potential of a village.
In this matter, in my opinion, we need to involve village residents in planning projects, especially involving implementation. For example, projects for their unused lands will be proposed for cultivation or opening up produce like chili or lemongrass. Besides, fish farming projects in rice fields and the construction of tourism spots, all of these will provide skills and income to them while this agenda will positively impact the continuation of development.
Village residents are together responsible for planning and reaching a consensus on projects that give opportunities to the village residents themselves. In this matter, in my view, it is appropriate for village heads to organize all necessities and experiences of the residents in determining what form of development and short-term or between three to five years they need.
I truly hope that through this approach, it will produce more independent and cooperative village communities, having a right in decision-making and voicing opinions, forming a collaboration and voicing opinions. Indeed, the village residents themselves will be able to actively involve themselves in planning and realizing the development they need aside from feeling their needs and opinions are valued, and through this will also assist in executing development in a village.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua, that is all that I can convey in upholding and ending the Titah of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam in this honorable hall.
Thank you,
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
I now invite Yang Berhormat Awang Lawi bin Haji Lamat.
Yang Berhormat Awang Lawi bin Haji Lamat
Thank you. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, all praises be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path, the path of those whom You have favored, not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.
and peace be upon you. Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members, I am grateful to Allah for His mercy, and I am privileged to express a part of the gratitude in this hall. I, first of all, with all due respect and reverence, am pleased to fully support the Motion proposed by Yang Berhormat Special Advisor to His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office in presenting the highest gratitude to His Majesty Council Under His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam for the courage and Yang Di-Pertuan regarding various policies and explanations of Titah during the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting From The 20th Legislative Council Session Term on Tuesday, 17th of Sha'ban 1445, corresponding to 27th February 2024.
I pay the highest gratitude for His Majesty's Titah, especially the Titah suggesting that Your Honourable Members Appointed should always go down to the field to discuss with stakeholders to increase community confidence.
In the matter of always going down to the field, I, as an Appointed Honourable Member and as a village head, welcome His Majesty's Titah. With all my might, I will continue to enhance efforts to maintain this trust by cooperating together with stakeholders from both government and private sectors in caring for any issues particularly for residents under my administration.
Lastly, I would like to once again express my utmost gratitude to the Council of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien.
Sincerely,
Thank you, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua.
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
Your Honourable Members. I believe there are no more Your Honourable Members wishing to discuss the motion that has been presented.
The motion proposed this morning by Yang Berhormat Penasihat Khas Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam dan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri to fully express our gratitude to the Council of His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, regarding His Majesty's attendance at the Official Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting from the First Season on the occasion of the 20th Emergency Council Meeting on Tuesday, 17 Syaaban 1445 corresponding to 27 February 2024.
Therefore, I think it's appropriate now or as we come to the end of our discussion on this motion that it would be good for us to vote on this motion. Your Honourable Members in agreement, please raise your hand.
(All Members raise their hand in agreement)
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua
It appears that all Members agree, thus the motion is approved. Your Honourable Members, before we move on to another matter, since we have spent the whole day discussing this motion since this morning and we have listened to many speeches, I think it's a good idea for us to take a break and, God willing, tomorrow with a more open mind, we will be able to discuss more thoroughly and will listen to one matter from the concerned ministry which will require us to focus our attention and thought as well.
With that, I adjourn today's meeting and it will be postponed until we reconvene tomorrow, Thursday, 29 February 2024 corresponding to 18 Syaaban 1445 starting at 9.30 am, God willing.
Sincerely, May God grant us success and guidance, peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
(The Council Meeting is postponed)
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