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Empowering National Policy & Measures in Facing Security ThreatsA total of Six Billion, Three Hundred Million Brunei Dollars was proposed for the National Budget for Financial Year 2026/2027. The estimated budget was drafted to continue the government's efforts in realising Wawasan Brunei 2035, apart from ensuring the country's capabilities to maintain microeconomic stability and fiscal sustainability. Before hearing the National Budget Presentation, the Council first debated on several issues in the Questions with Oral Answers raised by members of the Legislative Council. Among them, roads and security at Brunei International Airport.
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Strengthening Youth's Financial Literacy Skills & Enhancing Performance through Active ParticipationFinancial literate youths and the role of the Sports School in athlete development, were also touched upon in the Answers for Oral Questions.
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Direction of National EducationOn the direction of the country's education, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education in her statement, explained the three main focuses of national education, which are future jobs, 21st century skills and technological or digital transformation in education.
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Application of 21st Century SkillsIn an era driven by technological advancements and rapid global economic change, the application of 21st century skills is a priority in the 21st Century Education System.
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Improving Quality of LifeIn presenting the Bill titled An Act to provide a sum of money from the Consolidated Fund for the Financial Year 2026/2027 and to allocate the said money for specific purposes, the Minister at The Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy stated, The budget theme for the five-year period starting from the Financial Year 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 is 'Bersama Menjayakan Wawasan Brunei 2035' or 'Together to Achieve Wawasan Brunei 2035'. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, also shared the journey towards achieving the goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035, including in the aspect of health.
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Diversify Sources of GrowthAlso shared was the government's strategic measures in line with Brunei Darussalam's Economic Blueprint to reduce dependence on the oil and gas sector and diversify sources of growth.
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Three New Priority FociRegarding the budget theme for the 2026-2027 financial year, three new priorities are being focused on.
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Motion for the Development FundThe Minister at The Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy also presented the Motion for the Development Fund, namely a Budget of four hundred and eighty million Brunei Dollars for specific purposes. As of 2nd March 2026, 30 projects have been completed. Meanwhile, 78 projects are in implementation. The completed projects include projects that support the education cluster, social progress, housing, strengthening environmental sustainability, strengthening food security and developing the tourism industry. Stepping into the third year of NDP12, the progress of projects under implementation has increased, with 78 projects currently under implementation compared to 65 projects in the last financial year.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an and Donation Presentation, Kampung Sungai Besar Mosque Takmir CommitteeAs Ramadhan enters its finals nights, various parties in the country continue to glorify the holy month with various acts of worship. The Kampung Sungai Besar Mosque Takmir Committee held a Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony, Doa Arwah and Donation Presentation to Orphans and the Underprivileged. It was held at the said mosque, 13th March late afternoon.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony, PERWIRAThe Veteran Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces, (PERWIRA), also held a Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony and Donation Presentation to Orphans of RPN Panchor Mengkubau. It took place at An-Na'aim Mosque, RPN Panchor Mengkubau, 13th March late afternoon.
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