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Workforce Development KPI and Strengthening Electrical Supply InfrastructureThe topics for four ministries namely the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Health were voted on and approved during the seventh day sitting of the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council. Before approving the topics, the Council first heard the Committee of Supply debate for the topics under the Prime Minister's Office. Among them, the workforce development KPI and strengthening electrical supply infrastructure.
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Human Resources and Training Plans to meet the needs of the IndustryAlso raised was the sharing of human resources and training plans to meet the needs of the industry.
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Renewal Contracting StrategyIn response on the issues raised by the Appointed Members, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, among others, explained the implementation of electrical system projects under the Department of Electrical Services, which showed that around 50 percent of the projects had been completed or are at a significant progress stage within the two-year period of the NDP 12 implementation.
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Assessment of Climate Change StrategyVarious new strategies are planned to tackle climate change. According to Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy, several interests also need to be considered as a national adaptation plan.
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Upgrading of Representative Buildings and Introducing Cultural IdentityBefore moving on to the Committee of Supply Debate for the topics under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Council voted and approved the topics under the Prime Minister's Office as well as the topics under the Ministry of Defence. Among the issues touched upon by the Appointed Members in the Debate were the upgrading of representative buildings and introducing cultural identity.
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Mental Health Challenge and the Protection of the Welfare of Health WorkersThe sitting next voted and approved the topics under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Several matters and issues were raised on the Committee of Supply debate for topics under the Ministry of Health. Among them, mental health which is a public health challenge and the protection of the welfare of health workers.
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Strengthening Early Detection of Infectious DiseasesThe Electronic Public Health Emergency Management system further strengthens the ability to detect infectious diseases early. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health, stressed that the ministry is committed to strengthening the early detection system for infectious diseases in the country.
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Tahlil Ceremony, Officers and staff of the His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's OfficeOfficers and staff of the His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's Office held a Tahlil Ceremony for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien; Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim. It took place at the Royal Mausoleum, 18th March afternoon.
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Tadarus Closing Ceremony, Prime Minister's OfficeThe Prime Minister's Office and the departments under it held a Tadarus Closing Ceremony in conjunction with this year's Ramadhan. Organised by Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in collaboration with the Public Service Department, it was held at Ash- Shaliheen Mosque, 17th March late afternoon.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony and Donation Ceremony, Ministry of Transport and InfocommunicationsThe Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications and its departments as well as authorities under it organised a Khatam Al-Qur'an ceremony in conjunction with Ramadhan. The ceremony, which included the distribution of contributions and donation presentation to orphans and the poor, was managed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam, MPABD in Gadong, 17th March 2026.
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