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His Majesty presents and receives Letters of CredenceHis 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, presented Letters of Credence to Brunei Darussalam's newly-appointed envoys and received Letters of Credence from newly-appointed Foreign Envoys to Brunei Darussalam. The ceremonies took place at Istana Nurul Iman, 12th May afternoon.
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Bilateral Meeting with the President and the Vice President of the People's Republic of ChinaHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office this afternoon attended Bilateral Meetings with His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China and with His Excellency Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China. During the Bilateral Meeting, His Royal Highness highlighted the close and long-standing friendship between Brunei Darussalam and China, which was forged well before diplomatic ties were established and nurtured through the historical linkages that have continued to bind the two countries together.
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His Royal Highness visits GASCHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office in a sabda thanked China for their continued support to Brunei Darussalam in sports, including wushu training by Chinese coaches and when Brunei Darussalam hosted the 9th World Junior Championship in 2024. His Royal Highness made the sabda during a meeting with His Excellency Gao Zhidan, Minister of the General Administration of Sport of China. The meeting took place at the General Administration for Sports of China (GASC) National Training Centre.
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First Committee Meeting for Royal Birthday CelebrationThe involvement and strong support of the citizens in together enlivening His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's Birthday Celebration reflects a sense of loyalty and gratitude towards the Monarch, apart from strengthening unity, harmony and togetherness among the community. This was underscored by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs as Co-Chair of the National Committee for the Royal birthday celebration during the First National Committee Meeting for His Majesty's 80th birthday celebration 2026.
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Australian National Imams Council Courtesy CallThe Ministry of Religious Affairs presented various potential collaboration programmes, including a programme to send imams from Brunei Darussalam to mosques in Australia at appropriate times. It is an effort to strengthen bilateral relations as well as expand the sharing of experiences and expertise in the development of Islamic teachings between the two countries. The matter was discussed during a courtesy call from the President of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) to the Minister of Religious Affairs. The courtesy call took place at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Jalan Dewan Majlis, 12th May morning.
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Message in conjunction with International Nursing and Midwifery DayPrioritising the well-being of nurses and midwives can improve the quality of patient care, maintain the number of nurses and midwives and make the country's health system stronger and more resilient. The Minister of Health stressed that if the welfare of nurses and midwives is ignored, it can lead to increased absenteeism, stress and errors in the work, which ultimately burdens the country's health system.
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Reading of Tahlil and Doa Selamat Ceremony in conjunction with International Nursing and Midwifery DayThe International Nursing and Midwifery Day is celebrated in appreciation of the services and contributions of nurses and midwives in the country, besides strengthening unity, cooperation and professionalism in the fields of nursing and midwifery. In conjunction with the celebration, 12th may afternoon, the Ministry of Health held a mass Fardhu Zuhur and Sunat Hajat Prayers, reading of Tahlil and special doa. The ceremony took place at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque.
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JPMC pays Tribute to Nurses and MidwivesJerudong Park Medical Centre, JPMC, launched its International Nursing and Midwifery Day celebration through Breakfast with Nurses'.
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Appreciate the Role of Nurses and MidwivesNurses and midwives are a group that has contributed in ensuring the health wellness of the community in the country. Therefore, appreciation should be given to the group who not only cares for patients, but is also the backbone of the healthcare system.
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Accounting Forum and ExhibitionAccounting is now required to do more than the analysis, verification and reporting of financial records, especially where economies are leveraging on Artificial Intelligence, AI, in order to perform tasks. At the opening ceremony for the Accounting Forum and Exhibition, the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy said, AI can transform data and provide deeper insights to key financial integrity; translating complex data into actionable business intelligence. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, added that the use of AI would further broaden the scope of work that an accountant can perform today. The event which was held by the Ministry of Finance and Economy carries the theme "Redefining the Profession: Shaping the Future of Accounting in Brunei Darussalam".
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