Brunei Darussalam is committed to elevate higher education institutions to be globally recognized. The Minister of Education stated the matter at the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable, themed “Envisioning the Next Decade and Beyond".

Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh represented the country when the Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia held two ministerial-level meetings from 17th to 20th of June in Langkawi in conjunction with the ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, which is Malaysia.

While attending the ASEAN Ministers of Education Roundtable on Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out of School Children and Youth Challenges, the Minister of Education shared on Brunei Darussalam's Compulsory Education Act, highlighting how it has been strengthened by reducing the mandatory school entry age to five years which aims to provide earlier access to schooling for children. To support this, a range of initiatives have been introduced, specifically to assist vulnerable groups.

During the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable, the Minister of Education emphasised Brunei Darussalam's commitment to elevate higher education institutions to be globally recognized for their academic reputation, employer recognition, faculty quality, and impactful research, producing workforce-ready graduates with evolving skills.

Prior to the ministerial roundtable meetings, Doctor Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin, Permanent Secretary for Core Education attended the ASEAN Education Forum, discussed issues on pertinent information, research findings, and sharing of best practices to enhance the accessibility of education for marginalised and disadvantaged children and youth.