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Protection of Worker Welfare and Apprenticeship Scheme were raised in the Questions for Oral AnswersExcellence in public services as a catalyst for national development and progress as well as efforts to strengthen public safety and preparedness, are among the topics that were the focus at the National Legislative Council sitting. The sitting began with Questions for Oral Answers raised by the Appointed Members. Among them, the protection of worker welfare and the apprenticeship scheme under Job Centre Brunei.
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Strengthening Geriatric Services and Opening Job Opportunities were also raised in the Questions for Oral AnswersThe Ministry of Health's efforts in strengthening geriatric services and research collaborations with local higher education institutions opening job opportunities were also raised in the Questions for Oral Answers.
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Strengthening Public Security and PreparednessIn ensuring the safety of the citizens and residents, several key initiatives have been implemented, including strengthening public security and preparedness. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs shared a statement on 'Government Synergy and Community as the Pillars of Public Security and Social Well-being in Brunei Darussalam'.
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Maintaining Public Safety and Social WelfareSince the strength of a country does not only lie in the ability of government institutions to formulate policies and implement programmes, it also requires a strong government and community synergy.
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Implementing Sustainability of the Education Ecosystem and Improving Staff SkillsThe council also heard the Policy Debate for the Supply Bill and the Motion for the Development Fund. Among those touched upon were the sustainability of the education ecosystem and improving staff skills.
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Support Domestic SpendingThe people's support for domestic spending may be considered light, but it actually has a huge impact in strengthening the country's economy. This was emphasised by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minster of Finance and Economy while summarising the Policy Debate for the Supply Bill and the Motion for the Development Fund.
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More Effective Development InitiativesThe Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy also summarised the government's efforts in facing future challenges.
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Electricity Tariff for Commercial Sector ReviewedThe Electricity tariff for the commercial sector have been reviewed. The matter was shared by 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 in his Ministerial remarks at the First Meeting of the 22nd Session of the Legislative Council sitting on 17th March 2026.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an and Donation Presentation Ceremony, Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal BolkiahAs Ramadhan is coming to an end, Khatam Al-Qur'an ceremonies continue to be held by various parties. Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, BKISHHB, the Prime Minister's Office held such ceremony, 16th March afternoon.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an and Donation Presentation Ceremony, Kampung Kilanas Mosque Takmir CommitteeA similar ceremony was held by the Kampung Kilanas Mosque Takmir Committee at the said mosque, 16th March latea afternoon.
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