His 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 in a titah emphasises that Brunei Darussalam's citizens and residents should maintain and uphold the harmonious life of the country's communities to ensure the continuous peace and prosperity which future generations will inherit. Touching on the welfare and wellbeing of People With Different Abilities, His Majesty in the titah gives consent for the amendment of the Pension and Allowance For People With Special Needs Act and Regulation which will take effect on the 1st of January 2018.  His Majesty's titah in conjunction with the New Year of 2018 was broadcast by Radio Television Brunei earlier in the evening. In the titah, His Majesty also expresses gratitude to Allah the Almighty for blessings that enabled the implementation of most of the national plans last year. On the glorious moment of the Golden Jubilee of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne, His Majesty expresses appreciation and thanks to all the parties directly or indirectly involved in making the Golden Jubilee celebration and all its events a great success.