​The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam along with all levels of society, continuously work together for the welfare and well-being of the elderly, ensuring that this group is cared for, supported and respected through a holistic and integrated approach from various parties. In a message in conjunction with the International Day of Older Persons 2024, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports shared that as of August 2024, 43,272 older individuals are receiving the monthly Old Age Pension, and from that number, 825 older individuals receive double benefits, namely the Old Age Pension and the Disability Allowance. Meanwhile, around 350 older individuals receive the Care Provider Allowance as Caregivers for recipients of Disability Allowance.

Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad shared that Brunei Darussalam, through the National Council on Social Issues and with the cooperation of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports will launch the Plan of Action for Elderly: Towards Successful Ageing. The Plan of Action will emphasise the well-being, protection and empowerment of the elderly, with the desired objective to achieve progress and inclusivity for the older population. The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports highly value and appreciate the efforts from various parties including government agencies, higher education institutions, non-governmental organizations, NGOs, families, local communities and volunteers towards strengthening the support system for older persons. Among the programmes that have been implemented are the Dementia Awareness Programme and Elderly Care Project.

This year, the emphasis on quality care, including for the elderly becomes a focus of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. With the cooperation of various parties, including government agencies, the private sector, higher education institutions and non-governmental organisations, accredited or certified care provider courses will be offered particularly for carers of older adults and persons with disabilities. The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on every 1st of October and this year's celebration carries the theme 'Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide'. This year, Brunei Darussalam celebrates this event for the 21st time.