Brunei Darussalam (London Post)-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 said Brunei Vision 2035 should not be seen as mere rhetoric and an empty dream, but must be realised wholly as a core national development agenda.
In delivering a titah when chairing the first meeting of Brunei Vision 2035 Supreme Council for the year 2023 at Istana Nurul Iman yesterday, the monarch said, “I was informed of the efforts to strengthen the strategic implementation and action plan that drives towards attaining the core aspiration of the Vision through the Manpower Blueprint for the first goal led by the Ministry of Education and Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC).
“The second goal, the Social Blueprint, is spearheaded by the Prime Minister’s Office and the National Council on Social Welfare (MKIS) and the Economic Blueprint as the third goal, led by the Ministry of Finance and Economy.”
His Majesty added, “With these blueprints, I hope the nation can transform action including the alignment with the national development project needs.”
“I also hope that the meeting at the committee working level of Brunei Vision 2035 will be benefitted fully as a platform of the whole of government to unite issues.”
The monarch added, “Brunei Vision 2035 is the citizens’ and residents’ high hope to see action taken via the Supreme Council to be more focussed and people-centric. Hence, more work needs to be done.
“The implementation of initiatives alone is not yet adequate if not followed by an evaluation on the initiatives for its outcome and effectiveness. It is hoped that we are more forward planning to bring the nation big changes that we are waiting for,” His Majesty said.
“Hence, all parties should not ease up but jointly step up efforts to realise the aspirations that have been set.
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 delivers a titah. PHOTOS:
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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 and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office at the meeting
“The party responsible for implementation should not give lukewarm or cold responses to challenges. It is crucial that any tasks involving the management of the nation is not free of challenges.”
His Majesty also said, “I was made to understand that many efforts have been made to realise Brunei Vision 2023, but the question is how much have we produced when it is only 12 years away. “In this unpredictable global situation, Brunei cannot be immune from the effects of geopolitical disputes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the uncertain economic situation. You have to think and concentrate.”
His Majesty also expressed great hope that the newly appointed members would show their support for the Brunei Vision 2035.
Also present was His Highness Haji Al-Mutadi Birah, Vice-Chairman of the Brunei Vision 2035 Supreme Council.
The meeting was led by Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awan Badaruddin Bin Pengala Dato Paduka Haji Awan Othman and Surah Al-Fatiha It started with a recitation of Seramath.
The meeting discussed the development of Brunei Vision 2035, including Economic Blueprint, Manpower Blueprint and Social Blueprint, as well as future plans.
