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Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri on Saturday, 21st March 2026By the consent 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-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the country will celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri on Saturday, 21st March 2026. The announcement was made following the result of the sighting of the new moon of Syawal broadcast through Radio and Television Brunei. |
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Unsuccessful in Sighting the New Moon of Syawal 1447 HijrahThe delegation assigned to sight the new moon of Syawal 1447 Hijrah comprised Awang Haji Shaharuddin Khairul bin Haji Anuar, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure, Housing and Professional, Ministry of Development; Syar'ie Judges and officials from the Syariah Courts, State Judiciary Department, the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Survey Department, Ministry of Development.
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Religious Ceremony while Waiting for the Result of the Moon Sighting for Syawal 1447 HijrahThe Religious Ceremony while Waiting for the Result of the Moon Sighting for Syawal 1447 Hijrah was held on 19th March late afternoon. The Islamic Religious Council of Brunei Darussalam, MUIB, convened after the sighting of the new moon of Syawal. Present was Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs as the President of MUIB.
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More Practical Payment MethodsThe topics for three ministries, namely the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education, were voted on and approved during the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council which convened for the 8th day. Before approving the topics, the council first heard the Statement by the Minister of Religious Affairs on 'Strengthening Zakat or Tithe and Waqf Governance Towards a Sustainable Well-being of the PeEople'. Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, among others, touched on the benefits of digital transformation to increase tithe collection.
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Producing Asnaf EntrepreneursSince its introduction in 2007, PROPAZ has been able to produce skilled asnaf. The Minister of Religious Affairs explained, from over 300 asnaf who completed the training programme, more than 60 percent of them have managed to generate their own sources of income.
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Setting of Local Product Standards and the Contribution of Cooperatives to the Country's EconomyThe setting of local product standards and the contribution of cooperatives to the country's economy were among the issues touched upon by the Appointed Members in the Committee of Supply Debate on topics under the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
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Generating Employment for LocalsThe advantages of a 'Special Economic Zone' gained response from the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and the Second Minister of Finance and Economy. According to Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, a memorandum of understanding has been signed in February 2025.
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Upgrading the community hall and the potential of village productsBefore moving on to the Committee of Supply Debate for the Ministry of Home Affairs, the session voted and approved the topics under the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Upgrading the community hall and the potential of village products were among the issues touched upon in the debate.
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The New Concept of Stall Sites and Study on the Hiring of Foreign WorkersAlso raised were the new concept of stall sites and study on the hiring of foreign workers.
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Immigration National Registration SystemYang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs in his debate response among others explained on the implementation of the Immigration National Registration System, INRS.
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