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Brunei

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool

Over 130 arrested in Singapore in crackdown on transnational scams linked to $963m in losses

The multi-national operation was carried out in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia, Brunei and Canada.
The multi-national operation was carried out in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia, Brunei and Canada.

Australia secures more jet fuel from China, urea from Brunei

The extra jet fuel represents about 1 per cent of Australia’s annual consumption.
The extra jet fuel represents about 1 per cent of Australia’s annual consumption.

PM Wong, Brunei Sultan discuss energy cooperation, supply chain resilience in call

PM Lawrence Wong (left) at lunch with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei on Nov 3, 2025.
PM Lawrence Wong (left) at lunch with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei on Nov 3, 2025.

Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks

Australian PM Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 17.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 17.

Albirex Niigata goalkeeper Hassan Sunny continues to terrorise attackers at 42

Even at 42, Hassan Sunny continues to put up admirable performances for Albirex Niigata as the Singapore Premier League's oldest local-born goalkeeper.
Even at 42, Hassan Sunny continues to put up admirable performances for Albirex Niigata as the Singapore Premier League's oldest local-born goalkeeper.

S’pore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House, discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli (foreground, left) and Education Minister Desmond Lee (back, left), together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail (foreground, right) and his wife Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (back, second from left).
Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli (foreground, left) and Education Minister Desmond Lee (back, left), together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail (foreground, right) and his wife Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (back, second from left).

Fifa Asean Cup in September and October could disrupt Lions’ plans

Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.
Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Brunei sultan to undergo knee replacement surgery

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will be limiting his presence at national and official ceremonies during his recovery process following his surgery.
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will be limiting his presence at national and official ceremonies during his recovery process following his surgery.

Brunei warns of flash floods, landslide risks

Brunei remains under the influence of the North-east Monsoon, which typically lasts until March 2026.
Brunei remains under the influence of the North-east Monsoon, which typically lasts until March 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.