Published by the Department of Information JULY, 2017 Prime Minister’s Office VOLUME 32 ISSUE 7 His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration Grand Royal Birthday Parade BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 15 - 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’s birthday celebration began with the traditional Grand Royal Birthday Parade at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital.

Accompanying His Majesty were His Majesty’s eldest son and brothers, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

Shortly after arriving, His Majesty received the royal salute, as the sound of a 21-gun salute resounded in the air, followed by the national anthem. His Majesty then consented to inspect the Guard of Honour mounted by 1,244 personnel comprising members of the Royal Brunei Land Force, the Royal Brunei Navy, the Royal Brunei Air Force, the Royal Brunei Police Force, and uniformed government departments and organisations. Continue on page 4

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 inspecting the guard of honour during the Grand Parade. Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Official welcoming ceremony REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Raja Isteri was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; Yang Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, Affairs and Trade. attended the Official Welcoming Ceremony in honour of the State Visit of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Upon arrival at the Istana, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri to the Republic of Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Singapore. Isteri were greeted by His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and wife, Mrs. Tan Keng The official welcoming ceremony was held at The Istana, Yam. Republic of Singapore. Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan Continue on page 13 Contents Palace newsround His Majesty receives audiences BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 13 - 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 received in audience at the Istana Nurul Iman:

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The fly past of the Royal Brunei Air Force His Majesty the Sultan and Yang helicopters added colour and life to the Bandar Seri Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Begawan’s skyline. in a titah (royal speech) expressed pleasure in seeing various efforts and The grand ceremony was also attended by the accomplishments that will be expedited special guests of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang to increase the Gross Domestic Product Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. (GDP) which in His Majesty’s view is still slow.

His Majesty also expressed pride in His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin seeing more Bruneian youth engaging Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in business and entrepreneurship and is Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei confident local companies are capable Darussalam at the Grand Parade. of penetrating foreign markets. However, His Majesty stressed that in the quest for excellence, Islamic education should His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali continue to be enhanced to ensure the Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivering a titah (royal speech). balance between religion or spirituality and the worldly things, especially in Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess today’s world which is widely exposed to Bini Hajah Faizah; His Royal Highness Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her mixed cultures. Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah and Yang Amat Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Also in attendance were His Majesty’s Norhayati; His Royal Highness Prince Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah; children as well as brothers and sisters; His Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim; His Royal Highness Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia Lubabul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office ‘Adawiyyah; His Royal Highness Prince Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel. Foreign Affairs and Trade; Her Royal binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman; Highness Princess Hajah Nor’ain; Her His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Also in attendance were Her Royal Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Umi Kalthum Al-Islam; as well as other His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and His Royal Highness Prince Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah; Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness members of the royal family. Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah at the Grand Parade. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Princess Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Haji Sufri Bolkiah at the Grand Parade. Continue on page 6

Uniformed personnel marching past the Royal Dais at Taman Haji Sir Muda Students lining up along the road waving miniature flags awaiting the arrival Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien. of His Majesty and royal family members. Members of the royal family at the ceremony. 4 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 5 News News His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration Audience and Investiture Ceremony Audience and Investiture Ceremony

From page 6 The recipients were Yang Arif Pengiran Haji Mohd. Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan, Syariah High Court Judge and Dr. Awang The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Haji Mazanan bin Haji Yusof, Chief Religious Research Officer at (S.P.M.B.) which carries the title Dato Seri Paduka were conferred the State Mufti Department. to Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hamdan bin Haji Abu Bakar, Deputy Minister (Security and Media) at the Prime Minister’s Office; Dato 13 recipients were conferred with The Most Honourable Paduka Awang Haji Mohd. Roselan bin Haji Mohd. Daud, Deputy Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (D.P.M.B.) Minister (Corporate, Penggerak and Economy) at the Prime that carries the title Dato Paduka. They were His Excellency Minister’s Office; Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hisham bin Haji Awang Haji Haini bin Haji Hashim, Awang Haji Hamzah bin Haji Mohammad Hanifah, Deputy Minister of Finance (Fiscal); Dato Sulaiman, Retired Captain Awang Abdul Rahman bin Begawan Paduka Dr. Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Deputy Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, Awang Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Minister of Finance (Investment); Dato Paduka Awang Haji Rahman, Awang Haji Rosli bin Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd. Yusof, Deputy Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd. Salleh, Awang Mohamad Irwan bin Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Haji Hambali, Dr. Awang Haji Junaidi bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, Deputy Minister of Education; Awang Haji Hussaini Ahmad bin Haji Hussin, Her Excellency Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd. Daud, Dayang Hajah Rakiah binti Haji Abdul Hamid alias Lamit, Dr. Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs; and Dato Paduka Awang Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Dr. Dayang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Ghafar, Deputy Minister of Development. Hajah Maslina binti Haji Mohsin, Dayang Hajah Hindun binti Dato Paduka Haji Noordin, and Dayang Hajah Fara binti Dato Two recipients were conferred The Most Eminent Order of Haji Nasir. Islam Brunei (D.S.S.U.B) which carries the title Dato Seri Setia. Three people were conferred the Most Eminent Order of His Majesty conferring the Most Exalted Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila His Majesty conferring the Most Exalted Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Islam Brunei (S.S.U.B.). They were Haji Rosle bin Haji Jumat Terbilang First Class (D.P.K.T) which carries the title Dato Paduka Seri to Terbilang First Class (D.P.K.T) which carries the title Dato Paduka Seri to alias Jumaat; Awang Haji Mas Raduan bin Haji Jumat; Dayang Yang Berbahagia Dato Paduka Seri General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Yang Terhormat Dato Paduka Seri General Police Dr. Andas Haji Muhammad bin Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Tito Karnavian, the Chief of Police National of the Republic of Indonesia. Hajah Siti Noor Dzuhairah binti Haji Awang Damit.

From page 5 and spouse; and Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Haji Awang Meanwhile, seven people were conferred the Most Blessed Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Chief Minister, Second Minister Order of Setia Negara Brunei (S.N.B.). They were Shaikh Haji of Urban Development and Natural resources and Minister of Fadilah bin Shaikh Haji Ahmad, Dr. Awang Haji Abdul Manaf Also present were His Majesty’s special guests. Among them Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, and spouse. bin Haji Metussin, Awang Haji Mohd. Yusree bin Haji Junaidi, were His Excellency Tun Dato Laila Utama Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Associate Professor Ampuan Dr. Haji Ibrahim bin Ampuan Haji , Yang Di-Pertua of Negeri Sarawak and At the ceremony, His Majesty conferred Brunei Darussalam Tengah, Mr. Nigel Badminton, Professor Dr. Dayang Hajah spouse; Yang Amat Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Datuk Seri State Decorations to 35 recipients. His Majesty first conferred Zohrah binti Hj Sulaiman, Dayang Hajah Noor Qamar binti Haji Panglima Haji Musa bin Haji Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and the Darjah Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang Yang Amat Sulaiman. spouse; Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Gemilang First Class (D.P.K.T) which carries the title Dato Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Chief Minister Paduka Seri to Yang Berbahagia Dato Paduka Seri General Tan of Sarawak and spouse; His Excellency Masagos Zulkifli bin Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Masagos Mohamad, Minister for the Environment and Water Malaysian Armed Forces and Yang Terhormat Dato Paduka Seri Resources of Singapore and spouse; The Honourable Secretary General Police Dr. Andas Haji Muhammad Tito Karnavian, the Carlos Garcia, Domingues the Third, the Secretary of Finance Chief of Police National of the Republic of Indonesia. of the Republic of the Philippines and spouse; His Excellency General Anantaporn Kanjanarat, Minister of Energy of Thailand Continue on page 7 His Majesty conferring The Most Eminent Order of Islam Brunei (D.S.S.U.B) which carries the title Dato Seri Setia.

His Majesty conferring The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota His Majesty conferring the Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei His Majesty conferring the Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei (S.P.M.B.) which carries the title Dato Seri Paduka. Brunei Second Class (D.P.M.B.) that carries the title Dato Paduka. (S.N.B.). 6 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 7 News News His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration Audience Ceremony Audience Ceremony

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 15 - His Majesty Sultan Alam received in audience His Majesty’s special guests From page 8 Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and who are in the country to attend the Monarch’s Birthday His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri firstly received Their Majesties then received in audience His Excellency Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty celebration. The audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul His Excellency Tun Dato Laila Utama Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Abdul Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister for the Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Iman. Taib Mahmud, the Yang Di-Pertua of Negeri Sarawak and Environment and Water Resources of the Republic of Singapore Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Continue on page 9 spouse. Also present were Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk and spouse. Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Chief minister of Sarawak and spouse Next were The Honourable Secretary Carlos Garcia as well as Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Domingues the Third, Secretary of Finance of the Republic bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Chief Minister, Second Minister of of the Philippines and spouse, followed by Yang Berbahagia Urban Development and Natural resources and Minister Dato Paduka Seri General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Sarawak and Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces and spouse. spouse.

Their Majesties then received in audience Yang Amat Finally, Their Majesties received in audience Yang Terhormat Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa bin Dato Paduka Seri, General Police Dr. Andas Haji Muhammad Haji Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and spouse. Tito Karnavian, the Chief of Police National of the Republic of Next were His Excellency General Anantaporn Kanjanarat, Indonesia and spouse. Minister of Energy of Thailand and spouse.

His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri with His Excellency Tun Dato Laila Utama Pehin Sri Dr Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Yang Di-Pertua of Negeri Sarawak and spouse. Also present were Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Chief Minister of Sarawak and spouse as well as Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Chief Minister, Second Minister of Urban Development and Natural resources and Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Sarawak and spouse.

Their Majesties with The Honourable Secretary Carlos Garcia Domingues the Third, Secretary of Finance of the Republic of the Philippines and spouse.

Their Majesties with Yang Amat Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa bin Haji Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and spouse.

Their Majesties with Yang Berbahagia Dato Paduka Seri General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces and spouse. Their Majesties with His Excellency General Anantaporn Kanjanarat, Minister of Energy of Thailand and spouse.

Their Majesties with His Excellency Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources of the Republic of Singapore Their Majesties with Yang Terhormat Dato Paduka Seri, General Police Dr. Andas Haji Muhammad Tito Karnavian, the Chief of Police National of the Republic and spouse. of Indonesia and spouse. 8 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 9 News News His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration Royal Banquet Royal Banquet From page 10 Mulia Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah; His Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah; Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; Anak Hajah Zariah; His Royal Highness Pengiran Norhayati; His Royal Highness and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and Yang Amat Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.

Also in attendance were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Nor’ain; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam; and other members of the royal family.

Among His Majesty’s special guests present were His Excellency Tun Dato Laila Utama Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Abdul Taib Mahmud, Yang Di-Pertua His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness of Negeri Sarawak and spouse; Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Princess Hajah Masna; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam at the Royal Amat Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Alam; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Banquet (right to left). Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman; along with His Excellency Tun Dato Laila Utama Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Abdul Taib Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa bin Haji Mahmud, the Yang Di-Pertua of Negeri Sarawak and spouse during the Royal Banquet. Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and wife; His Excellency Masagos Zulkifli BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 15 Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister for the - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Environment and Water Resources of Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Singapore and spouse; The Honourable Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Secretary Carlos Garcia, Dominguez the Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Third, the Secretary of Finance of the Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Ab. Rahaman; His Royal Highness Republic of the Philippines and spouse; Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Her Royal His Excellency General Anantaporn Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Continue on page 11 Kanjanarat, Minister of Energy of Thailand Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed and spouse; Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Alam, graced a Royal Banquet at the Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Banquet Hall of Istana Nurul Iman. Chief Minister, Second Minister of Urban Development and Natural resources and Also present were His Majesty’s sons His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur and daughters as well as brothers and Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Development, Sarawak and spouse; Yang sisters, His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah. Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Nor’ain. Berbahagia Dato Paduka Seri General Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor, the Chief of the Armed Forces of and spouse; and Yang Terhormat Dato Paduka Seri, General Polisi Doctor Andas Haji Muhammad Tito Karnavian, the Chief of Police National of the Republic of Indonesia and spouse.

His Majesty and Her Majesty also consented to receive a junjung ziarah (meet and greet) from His Majesty’s special guests. The banquet was further enlivened with a fireworks display at the compound of Istana Nurul Iman.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel at the Royal Banquet (right Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Norhayati during the to left). Royal Banquet (left to right). Among those present at the Royal Banquet. 10 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 11 News News His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Royal Banquet for uniformed officers Official welcoming ceremony

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah during the Royal Banquet for uniformed officers. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 17 - His Majesty the Sultan Volunteer Organisations such as the forces cadets, police, fire His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty and rescue, Red Crescent, Scout and Girl Guide Associations, Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam being greeted by His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and wife, Mrs. Tan Keng Yam. Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum and National Service Programme (PKBN). Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, graced From page 1 a Royal Banquet for security forces and uniformed officers as well as uniformed civilian organisations in conjunction with His His Majesty and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Majesty’s 71st birthday celebration. Singapore then proceeded to the Dais where His Majesty received the Royal Salute. This was followed by the hoisting of flags and Accompanying Their Majesties at the Banquet Hall of Istana national anthems of both countries. Afterwards, His Majesty was Nurul Iman were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee accompanied by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Singapore to inspect the Royal Guard of Honour mounted by the Minister’s Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Military Police of the Singapore Armed Forces. Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri His Majesty then signed the Guest Book before proceeding to a Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri different venue where Their Majesties were introduced to the State Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Dignitaries of the Republic of Singapore. This was followed by the Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah; His His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; His Royal introduction of Brunei Darussalam’s delegation to His Excellency the Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul President of the Republic of Singapore and wife. Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel. ‘Abdul Wakeel; and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah mingled and receiving a junjung ziarah (meet and greet) from all personnel who Their Majesties as well as His Excellency the President of the Also present were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah attended the banquet. Republic of Singapore and wife then proceeded for a group photo Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess His Majesty signing the Guest Book. before attending separate events. Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, as well as other members of the royal family.

At the banquet, His Majesty mingled and received a junjung ziarah (meet and greet) from all personnel who attended the banquet. His Majesty received a junjung ziarah from officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Royal Brunei Police Force, Royal Customs and Excise Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Marine Department, the Department of His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Immigration and National Registration, and Prisons Department. Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess His Majesty also received a junjung ziarah from the Uniformed Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam during the Royal Banquet for uniformed officers (above and below).

Among those that present the Royal Banquet for uniformed officers. His Majesty, accompanied by the President of Singapore, inspecting the Royal Guard of Honour mounted by the Military Police of the Singapore Armed Forces. 12 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 13 News News Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Official Meeting with President of the Republic of Singapore Luncheon hosted by Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and wife

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 during the official meeting with the President of Singapore. Also present was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik. REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore proceeded to the West Drawing Room for an Official Meeting. His Majesty at the luncheon hosted by His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri at the luncheon hosted by Madam Ho Ching, wife of Republic of Singapore, held at the Lewin Terrace. the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. During the Official Meeting, His Majesty and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Singapore exchanged views on REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri attended separate luncheon in which His Majesty bilateral issues as well as regional and international matters of mutual interest. attended a luncheon hosted by His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore was held at the Lewin Terrace and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri attended a luncheon hosted by Madam Ho Ching, wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Launching of New Commemorative Notes Her Majesty attends Tea Ceremony and visits Istana Heritage Gallery REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - In a separate occasion, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, attended a Tea Ceremony hosted by the wife of the President of the Republic of Singapore.

The arrival of Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri at the Istana Lounge was accompanied by Mrs. Tan Keng Yam, wife of the President of the Republic of Singapore.

After the Tea Ceremony, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri then visited the Istana Heritage Gallery.

The arrival of Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri and Mrs. Tan His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Keng Yam at the Gallery was greeted by Ms. Tracey Tee, Senior Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Manager of the Gallery. Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum delivering a titah (royal speech) during the During the visit, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri had the Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam with Mrs. Tan Keng Launching of the New Commemorative Notes Yam during the Tea Ceremony. in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the opportunity to view the exhibition that entailed the history of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Currency Interchangeability Agreement between establishment of The Istana. The Gallery also showcased gifts Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore during the event. Brunei and Singapore at the State Room. from foreign leaders to His Excellency the President of the Before leaving the gallery, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri signed REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - delivered a titah (royal speech) where His Majesty expressed pleasure that Republic of Singapore. a commemorative parchment. His Majesty also attended the Launching he stated that the 50th anniversary of the the monetary authorities of both countries of New Commemorative Notes for Currency Interchangeability Agreement are exploring deeper collaboration and the 50th Anniversary of the Currency marks another significant milestone expressed confidence that the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between for both countries. His Majesty added Interchangeability Agreement will provide Brunei Darussalam and Republic of that the agreement’s success, which further stability and growth between Singapore held at the State Room. has contributed to macroeconomic Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. stability, is also a tribute to the enduring The arrival of His Majesty at the relations of Brunei Darussalam and Following the titah, the New ceremony was greeted by His Excellency Singapore. Commemorative Notes was jointly the Prime Minister of the Republic of launched by His Excellency the Prime Singapore. Amidst changes in the global Minister of the Republic of Singapore landscape, His Majesty affirmed that the and His Majesty the Sultan and Yang The Launching Ceremony began with Currency Interchangeability Agreement Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. a video presentation and an opening has provided certainty and continues address by His Excellency Lee Hsien to generate economic benefits as well The ceremony concluded with the Loong. as strengthened financial links for exchange of gifts between His Majesty both nations by facilitating trade and and His Excellency the Prime Minister of During the ceremony, His Majesty investments. the Republic of Singapore. Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri viewing the exhibition that entailed the history of Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri viewing the showcased gifts from foreign leaders establishment of the Istana. to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Singapore. 14 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 15 News News Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Launching of Joint Exhibition on ‘Brunei-Singapore Relation’ State Banquet REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 5 - 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 and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, in the afternoon attended the Launching of the Joint Exhibition on ‘Brunei-Singapore Relation’ at the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Accompanying Their Majesties were His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at- Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Their Majesties as well as His Excellency the Prime Minister Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan of the Republic of Singapore and wife then proceeded to see Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam; Yang Amat Mulia Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore at the banquet. Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji a traditional dance performance by the delegation from the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Brunei Darussalam. This Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the State Banquet. Mohamed Alam, in a group photo with His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime was followed with an opening remark by Professor Cheah Jin July 5 - His Majesty and Minister of the Republic of Singapore, and wife, at the launching of the joint His Majesty then highlighted that the 50th anniversary of Seng, Chairman of the Singapore Philatelic Museum. exhibition on ‘Brunei-Singapore Relation’. Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri in the evening attended a the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei State Banquet hosted by His Darussalam and Singapore is a testimony of the enduring ties of Excellency the President of the both countries, dating back to the friendship between Al-Marhum Republic of Singapore and wife Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien and the in honour of Their Majesties’ late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. His Majesty further stated that such bonds State Visit to the Republic of of friendship have developed into robust forms of cooperation in Singapore. The State Banquet many areas such as defence, healthcare and education. was held at the Istana. His Majesty was also pleased that both countries have Upon arrival at the Istana, placed continued emphasis in nurturing their special relationship. His Majesty and Her Majesty His Majesty then added that the state-to-state relations must also bring mutual benefits to the people. His Majesty further Duli Raja Isteri were welcomed His Majesty delivering a titah (royal by His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan speech) during the State Banquet. highlighted the importance of people to people exchanges to enable the future generation to build and enrich the special Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore and wife, Mrs. relationship between both nations. Tan Keng Yam. On future cooperation, His Majesty reiterated the importance Accompanying Their Majesties were His Royal Highness of enhancing closer cooperation in other areas, especially in the Prince ‘Abdul Malik; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri agro-based industry. His Majesty was also aware that Singapore Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah; and has embarked on becoming a ‘Smart City’. His Majesty then Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at- wished the country every success in its drive to survive and Their Majesties touring the exhibition. Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. prosper through the innovation as the country moves forward in st His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei the 21 century. Their Majesties then together with His Excellency the Darussalam and His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic President of the Republic of Singapore and wife proceeded to of Singapore then launched the Joint Exhibition, followed by a In concluding the titah, His Majesty also extended Brunei the Reception Hall where His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja group photo session. Darussalam’s full support for Singapore’s Chairmanship of Isteri were introduced to the special guests and foreign envoys of ASEAN in 2018. As ASEAN celebrates its 50th Anniversary this ASEAN countries to the Republic of Singapore. Their Majesties then viewed some of the displays exhibited year, His Majesty looks forward to working closely with Singapore at the museum, briefed by Haji Mohammad Abdoh bin Haji towards a future that will continue to benefit the people. Their Majesties were also introduced to the 13 recipients of Awang Damit, Acting Director of Culture, Youth and Arts and Ms. the ‘Sultan’s Scholar’ who are currently on a training program in Tresnawati Prihadi, General Manager of Singapore Philatelic the Republic of Singapore. Museum. Their Majesties then joined a group photo session before Before leaving the museum, Their Majesties as well as His proceeding to the Banquet Hall for the State Banquet. Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and wife joined a group photo session. The State Banquet began with a welcoming address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Singapore, where His This Joint Exhibition celebrates the friendly relations between Excellency expressed his gratitude and pleasure in welcoming both countries as well as the Golden Jubilee of the Currency His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri to the Republic of Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. Republic of Singapore. During the banquet, His Majesty delivered a titah expressing A similar exhibition will be held in Brunei Darussalam in pleasure for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality accorded His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri November this year. It is hoped that the people in both countries Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah to His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri during their stay will better appreciate each other’s culture, history as well as the Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in the country. His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik at the State Banquet. during the launching of the exhibition. political and socio-economic relations. 16 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 17 News News Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Republic of Singapore Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony Visit to the Commando Training Institute Tutong District REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 6 - His Majesty Sultan Haji TUTONG, July 18 - Tutong Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan was the first district in the Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and series of visits by His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister of Defence and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), made a visit to the Commando Training Institute, Pasir Ris Camp. Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik. Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul His Majesty then proceeded to the Dais for a Royal Salute and Khairi Waddien, Sultan and afterwards, inspected the Royal Guard of Honour mounted by Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei the First Commando Battalion, Singapore Armed Forces. His Darussalam for the Get- Majesty then signed the Guest Book before proceeding to Block Together and Junjung Ziarah 65. Ceremony with the citizens His Majesty signing the Guest Book at the Commando Training Institute, Pasir and residents in conjunction At Block 65, His Majesty was briefed on the Commando Ris Camp in Singapore. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness with His Majesty’s 71st Prince ‘Abdul Malik. Headquarters; and Special Operations Task Force (SOTF). His birthday celebration. Majesty was then briefed on the military demonstrations that will attachment at the Military Camp Republic of Singapore. This was His Majesty and members of the royal family during the junjung ziarah (meet His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal be showcased in this visit. and greet) from the citizens and residents of Tutong District. followed by a group photo session. The arrival of His Majesty Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali His Majesty then witnessed military freefalls showcased by At the end of the visit, His Majesty received a pesambah Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, 471 individuals comprising ‘The Red Lions’ and military demonstrations by the Counter (souvenir) from His Excellency Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Tutong District’s secondary and Terrorism Forces of the Singapore Armed Forces. Defence of the Republic of Singapore. Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Darussalam during the Get-Together primary school students, various ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony in Tutong District. levels of the community, the After the demonstration, His Majesty then proceeded to view To commemorate the visit, His Majesty received the Waddien, Sultan and Yang Mukim and Village Consultative parachute training facilities and a static display where, Apache Singapore Armed Forces’ Honorary Advanced Military Freefall Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was welcomed by students Councils, Youths and Volunteers Attack Helicopter and Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) were Wing presented by Major-General Melvyn Ong, Chief of Army, waving miniature National Flags along the road to Tutong Civic of the district performed a showcased. Singapore Armed Forces who in return received a momento Centre Complex Field. special performance with the from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei theme ‘Raja Bijaksana, Negara His Majesty was then introduced to the five officers of Darussalam, Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Makmur, Rakyat Sejahtera’ or the RBAF who are currently undertaking their courses and RBAF. Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the ‘A Wise Leader, A Prosperous Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Nation and Harmonious Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Citizens’. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. His Majesty and members of Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul the royal family then consented Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Three cheers of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ were led to receive a junjung ziarah (meet Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during the junjung ziarah with the by the mukim penghulus and village chiefs as well as heads of and greet) from the citizens and people of Tutong District. longhouses in the Tutong District. residents of the Tutong District.

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, Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces inspecting the Royal Guard of Honour mounted by the First Commando Battalion, Singapore Armed Forces (left) and (right) taking a closer look at the Singapore Armed Forces’ Apache Attack Helicopter during the visit to the Commando Training Institute, Pasir Ris Camp in Singapore.

Luncheon

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen during the Get- Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik during the Get- Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony. Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony.

His Majesty with His Excellency Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore at the luncheon and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at- Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the luncheon. REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, July 6 - After the visit at Pasir In a different venue of the hotel, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Ris Camp, His Majesty then attended a luncheon hosted by His attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Teo Chee Hean, wife of the Excellency Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore. of Singapore, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Accompanying Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri at the luncheon Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Special performance with the theme ‘Raja Bijaksana, Negara Makmur, Rakyat Sejahtera’ or ‘A Wise Leader, A Prosperous Nation and Harmonious Citizens’ was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador- comprising Tutong District’s secondary and primary school students, various levels of the community, the Mukim and Village Consultative Councils, Youths and Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik. at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Volunteers. 18 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 19 News News Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony Temburong District Belait District

TEMBURONG, July 20 - Temburong District was the second distric to host the Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony this year in conjunction with His Majesty’s 71st Birthday celebration, which took place at the Civic Centre Complex Padang in Bangar Town.

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 was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior 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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen during the Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony in Belait District. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam accompanied by His Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah greeting people at the get-together ceremony.

His Majesty and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah being His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni greeted by some of the performers. Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a group photo.

KUALA BELAIT, July 22 - Padang Tuan Patik’ from Penghulu Mukim, Village communities in the Belait District took Bandaran became the focus of thousands Chiefs, and Longhouse Chiefs, Heads of part in the special performance carrying His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince of citizens and residents in the Belait Office Branches, committee members and the theme ‘Raja Bijaksana, Wawasan Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Haji Jefri Bolkiah during the Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony at District this morning as they gather for communities of the Belait District. Negara Perkasa’ or ‘A Wise Monarch, the Prince ‘Abdul Mateen greeting people at the get-together ceremony. Temburong District. the Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Country’s Remarkable Vision’. The cheers of ‘Daulat Kebawah Ceremony. 871 participants from students of Duli Tuan Patik’ were echoed by primary and secondary schools, colleges After the special performance, His the Mukim and Village Penghulu, The arrival of His Majesty Sultan Haji and higher institutions, as well as the Majesty received a junjung ziarah from Kampung and Longhouse Chiefs, the Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah private sector, youths, ethnic groups and citizens and residents of the Belait District. Heads of Office Branches, committee ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali members and communities of the Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Temburong District. Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was welcomed by students A special performance carrying the waving miniature National Flags along the theme, ‘Raja Berwawasan, Negara road. Terpimpin’ or ‘Monarch with a Vision, a Guided Nation’ was performed by primary, Accompanying His Majesty were His secondary and Arabic school students, Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee government officers and staff, as well as Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior members of uniformed organisations, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His associations, voluntary bodies, and Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; Mukim and Village Consultative His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Councils. Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince After the performance, His Majesty ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness and members of the royal family received Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. a junjung ziarah from the participants, Special performance carrying the theme, ‘Raja Berwawasan, Negara Terpimpin’ or ‘Monarch with a Vision, a Guided Nation’ performed by primary, secondary and Arabic school students, government officers and committee members, citizens and Padang Bandaran was then echoed The special performance carrying the theme ‘Raja Bijaksana, Wawasan Negara Perkasa’ or ‘ A Wise staff. residents of the Temburong District. with cheers of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Monarch, the Country’s Remarkable Vision’. 20 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 21 News News Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony Doa Kesyukuran in conjunction with His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Brunei-Muara District

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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah; the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel joining the country’s citizens and Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam being greeted by some of the performers. residents in performing the Mass Fardu Maghrib and Isya’ Prayers. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 23 - Saifuddien. Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 14 - The Get-Together and Junjung Ziarah Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah with citizens and residents in the Brunei- Accompanying His Majesty Sultan Haji Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Muara District in conjunction with the Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul 71st Birthday of His Majesty Sultan ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di- Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Mateen. Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam joined Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei the country’s citizens and residents in Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Darussalam were His Royal Highness The capital resonated with cheers performing the Mass Fardu Maghrib and Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ Isya’ Prayers, Sunat Hajat Prayer, reading of Brunei Darussalam, took place at Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime by mukim penghulus, village chiefs, of Surah Yasin, Tahlil and Doa Kesyukuran Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness members of the 71st Royal Birthday in conjunction with His Majesty’s 71st Birthday Celebration. The ceremony took place at Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampung Kiarong.

Accompanying His Majesty were His Majesty; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Majesty’s sons, His Royal Highness His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel during the Doa Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah; the Crown Kesyukuran. Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel.

The Mass Fardu Maghrib Prayer and Sunat Hajat Prayer was led by Yang His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Berhormat Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen during the Get- Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Hamid Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; during the Get- Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony in Brunei-Muara District. Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony in Brunei-Muara District. bin Bakal. The reading of Surah Yasin and Tahlil was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Celebration Executive Administrative Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Committee, as well as representatives of Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin non-government organisations. Haji Besar.

Over 500 people were involved in To bless the ceremony, a Doa the special performance which carried Kesyukuran was read by Yang Berhormat the theme, ‘Raja Peneraju, Rakyat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Bersatu’ or ‘A Leading Monarch, the Seri Setia (Dr.) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul People United’. Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti. The Mass Fardu Isya’ Prayer was led by At the end of the Special Performance, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri His Majesty received a junjung ziarah from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Special performance which carried the theme, ‘Raja Peneraju, Rakyat Bersatu’ or ‘A Leading Monarch, the citizens and residents of the Brunei-Muara Al-Muhtadee Billah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel Setia Haji Awang Suhaili bin Haji People United’. District. being greeted by members of the public at the Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. Mohiddin. 22 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017 July 2017 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 23 News 71 Times Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony

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 and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah greeting the Khatam participants.

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 and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office at the 71 Times Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 27 Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, - THis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni the Prime Minister’s Office and Her Royal Saleha and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah greeting Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak the participants. Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah; His Royal Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; and The event began with a mass reading Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel. of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Also present were Her Royal Highness Seri Setia (Dr.) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Alam, graced the 71 Times Khatam Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti, followed Al-Quran by members of the Mukim Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess by a mass reading of verses of the and Village Consultative Councils Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Al-Quran by the participants. and the Country’s School Students. Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul The event held in conjunction with Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess This was followed by the reading of His Majesty’s 71st birthday celebration Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Takhtim and Tahlil by officers and religious took place at Istana Nurul Iman. Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi teachers from the Islamic Studies Kalthum Al-Islam and other members of Department and the Mosque Affairs Also in attendance were His Royal the royal family. Department. Meanwhile, the Doa Khatam was read by a participant, Awangku Muhammad Ashim Afif bin Pengiran Haji Md. Zin. The Dikir Marhaban was performed by 71 mosque officers from the Mosque Affairs Department and 71 officers and female religious teachers from the Islamic Studies Department.

Before leaving, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel, Her Royal other members of the royal family received Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah the junjung ziarah from the participants. Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam during the 71 Times Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony. 1,708 people participated in the ceremony consisting of Mukim and Village Consultative Councils from the country’s four districts in the Men and Women Adult Category for 21 year olds and above, Youths from 13 years to 20 years old who represented mukim and villages, including students of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Tahfiz Al-Quran Institute, Arabic Schools and the Youth Al-Quran Reading Some of the participants of the 71 Times Khatam Al-Quran. Scheme. 24 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER July 2017