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Arrivals of the Australian Prime MinisterThe Prime Minister of Australia and his delegation arrived in the country for a two-day working visit, 14th April afternoon. The arrival of The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP at Brunei International Airport was welcomed by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, as minister-in-attendance; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs; Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; and Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Sulaiman bin Alidin, Commissioner of Police, Royal Brunei Police Force. Also present was His Excellency Michael Neil Hoy, Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam.
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Visit to Brunei-Australia MemorialThe Prime Minister of Australia and his delegation began their working visit to the Brunei-Australia Memorial at Muara Beach, 14th April afternoon. The arrival of The Honourable Anthony Albanese M-P was welcomed 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.
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Launching of Two New Books by the State Mufti DepartmentReligious schooling was introduced as part of the government's efforts to preserve Brunei and Islam. It also indirectly ensures that the people of the country remain firmly committed to Islamic teachings. The Minister of Religious Affairs stated this at the launch of two new books published by the State Mufti Department. It took place at the Auditorium of Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, 14th April morning.
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration, SHENAThe month of Syawal is coming to an end, but Aidilfitri celebrations are still held by various parties. The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority, SHENA, organised a Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration themed "Silaturahim Syawal Bersama SHENA" aimed at strengthening relations with stakeholders, as well as instiling the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It took place at a hotel in Gadong, 14th April morning.
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Promotion Ceremony, Royal Brunei Police Force16 Royal Brunei Police Force, RBPF personnel were promoted effective from the 8th of April 2026. The promotion was by the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. It took place at the Mess Hall of the Police Headquarters in Gadong.
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Launching of Strategic CollaborationThe official launch of Kolej International Graduate Studies - IGS strategic collaboration with Malaysia Allied Health Sciences Academy MAHSA University and MAHSA Avenue International College MAIC of Malaysia was held on 14th April afternoon. It was held at the college.
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13th AFMGM Meeting and Related MeetingsCooperation in capital market development, sustainable finance, regional payment connectivity and other initiatives under the Roadmap for Financial and Monetary Integration in ASEAN were discussed during the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting, AFMGM and Related Meetings. Chaired by the Philippines, the virtual meeting carries a theme "Navigating Our Future, Together". The meeting began with dialogues between ASEAN Finance Ministers and ASEAN Central Bank Governors with international financial institutions.
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'Warna Warni Hari Raya' CeremonyThe Tutong District Senior Citizens Activity Centre held the Warna Warni Hari Raya at the centre, 14th April morning. It aimed to foster closer relations and instil unity among the community and senior citizens.
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'Mari Beraya Bersama Mualaf'Also holding a similar ceremony was the Da'wah Office, Tutong District branch in collaboration with the Tutong District New Converts Association, PESATU. The Mari Beraya with new converts was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall, PESATU Building in Kampung Tanjong Panjang, 14th April morning.
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Closing of Strategic Plan WorkshopThe Strategic Plan Workshop for mosques, surau and religious halls concluded with a Closing Ceremony and Certificate Presentation. It was organised by the Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee, Tutong Town in collaboration with the Imarah Division, Mosque Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs. It took place at the Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, Tutong Town, 14th April afternoon.
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