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Jefri Bolkiah, Prince Of Brunei
Jefri Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III (born 6 December 1954) is a member of the Bruneian royal family as the son of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He held several key ministerial positions, most notably serving as the finance minister from 1986 to 1997. During this time, he also chaired the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), which manages much of the country's wealth and oversees its overseas investments. Additionally, he is the deputy chairman 3 of the ''Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara''. Early life and education Pengiran Muda Jefri Bolkiah was born on 6 December 1954 at Istana Darul Hana in Brunei Town, later known as Bandar Seri Begawan. He is the sixth son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Pengiran Anak Damit, as well as the fifth younger sibling of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Prince Sufri Bolkiah are his two other brothers, while Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah, Princess Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Bolkiah, Princess Amal Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vizier (Brunei)
The Wazir (English language, English: ''Vizier''; Jawi script, Jawi: وازير) are a group of royal dignitaries within the Brunei, Sultanate of Brunei whose position ranks the second-highest official in the country behind the List of sultans of Brunei, Sultan. The Wazir had formerly held the position of the Sultan's highest official in the administration of the then-reigning government throughout Brunei's history, particularly during the times prior to and after the British protectorate (List of administrators of British Brunei, British Resident and Assistant British Resident). The core of Brunei's nobility consisted of this class of governmental offices, and it consists of a Perdana Wazir, and Wazir Empat under him. Notably, they are sometimes referred to as and acted as Senior Minister (government), Ministers. History In the administration of the Government of Brunei, the vizier position has long been the top one in Brunei. The only Wazir during the early Sultans of Brunei' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei Town
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) is the capital and largest city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area () with an area of and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei–Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is home to over 70 percent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The history of Bandar Seri Begawan can be traced back to the establishment of a Malay stilt settlement on the waters of the Brunei River which became the predecessor of Kampong Ayer today. It became the capital of the Bruneian Sultanate from the 16th century onwards, as well as in the 19th century when it became a British p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Masna Bolkiah
Masna Bolkiah binti Omar Ali Saifuddien III (born 6 September 1948) is the sister of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Princess Masna Bolkiah is considered the third most important living woman in Brunei Darussalam after Queen Saleha and Crown Princess Sarah. Early life and education ''Pengiran Anak Puteri'' (Princess) Masna Bolkiah was born at Istana Darussalam, Brunei Town on 6 September 1948. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Prince Sufri Bolkiah, and Prince Jefri Bolkiah are her four brothers, while Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah, Princess Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Bolkiah, Princess Amal Rakiah Bolkiah, Princess Amal Nasibah Bolkiah, and Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah are his five sisters. In an interview, Abdul Ghani bin Jamil disclosed that Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain, Pengiran Anak Saleha, Pengiran Muda Abdul Rahman, Pengiran Anak Yusof, Pengiran Anak Puteh, Pengiran Anak Ja'afar, and Pengiran Muda Apo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Sufri Bolkiah
Sufri Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III (born 31 July 1952) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the third son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit. He is also the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) since 2010. Early life and education Prince Sufri Bolkiah was born on 31 July 1952 at Istana Darul Hana, Kampong Tumasek, Brunei Town. He is the third son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, and Prince Jefri Bolkiah are his three brothers, while Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah, Princess Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Bolkiah, Princess Amal Rakiah Bolkiah, Princess Amal Nasibah Bolkiah, and Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah are his six sisters. In 1967, at the age of 13, Sufri Bolkiah underwent a circumcision ceremony alongsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Mohamed Bolkiah
Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III (born 27 August 1947) is a member of the House of Bolkiah, royal family of Brunei. He is the second son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and Raja Isteri (Queen) Queen Damit of Brunei, Pengiran Anak Damit. After Brunei's independence in 1984, he became the country’s first foreign minister, serving from 1 January 1984 until 22 October 2015, alongside the second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lim Jock Seng. Early life and education Pengiran Muda (Prince) Mohamed Bolkiah was born on 27 August 1947 at Istana Darussalam, Brunei Town (now called Bandar Seri Begawan). He is the second son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and his wife, Raja Isteri Queen Damit of Brunei, Pengiran Anak Damit. Among his siblings are the current SultanHassanal Bolkiah, Prince Sufri Bolkiah, Prince Jefri Bolkiah, Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain, Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, Princess Amal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara
The ''Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara'' (Abbreviation, abbrev: JAIN) is a government department under the Prime Minister's Office (Brunei), Prime Minister's Office that functions to guarantee the constant maintenance of Mores, Royal Customs. It has been translated literally as the Office of State Customs, the Department of the State Customs or the State Department of Customs and Traditions, even though it does not have an English language, English name. In order to guarantee that the practice and implementation, particularly the (Royal Ceremonies), are always in accordance with the philosophy of Melayu Islam Beraja, preaching and teaching the public through lectures, briefings, and workshops on (Customs) are regularly held. History On 1 July 1954, the (Department of Customs, Religious and Social Welfare) was founded. Its first offices were located at the General Office of the Royal Secretariat Building (now known as the Secretariat Building, Brunei, Secretariat Building). With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei Investment Agency
The Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) is a government-owned corporation that reports to the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the government of Brunei. Established in 1983, its offices are located in Bandar Seri Begawan at the Ministry of Finance Building. Data on the agency's assets are not reported to the public and the sultan and his assets, to a certain degree, are also incorporated in the agency; however, the extent is unknown. As of December 2024, the fund has a total of US$73 billion in assets under management. History The Crown Agents previously managed the funds on behalf of the government of Brunei until 18 July 1983, when BIA assumed responsibility. With stable leadership and a strong, consistent board, BIA experienced significant growth in its first decade. By early 1993, the agency expanded from seven employees in 1983 to 183, all with extensive experience across various sectors. Their commitment to the organisation continued to grow, and by 1993, BIA had moved fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finance Minister
A ministry of finance is a ministry or other government agency in charge of government finance, fiscal policy, and financial regulation. It is headed by a finance minister, an executive or cabinet position . A ministry of finance's portfolio has a large variety of names around the world, such as "treasury", "finance", "financial affairs", "economy" or "economic affairs". The position of the finance minister might be named for this portfolio, but it may also have some other name, like "Treasurer" or, in the United Kingdom, "Chancellor of the Exchequer". The duties of a finance minister differ between countries. Typically, they encompass one or more of government finances, economic policy and/or financial regulation, but there are significant differences between countries: * in some countries the finance minister might also have oversight of monetary policy (while in other countries that is the responsibility of an independent central bank); * in some countries the finance m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. The Sultan of Brunei can be thought of as synonymous with the ruling House of Bolkiah, with generations being traced from the first sultan, Muhammad Shah, temporarily interrupted by the thirteenth sultan, Abdul Hakkul Mubin, who in turn was deposed by a member of the House of Bolkiah. The sultan's full title is His Majesty The Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Sultans His Majesty The Sultan’s Flight The Sultan has had a private fleet of VIP aircraft since 1979https://www.Helios.com/database/org/Brunei-Government/ consisting of Boeing 747-8(V8-BKH) Boeing 767-200 (V8-MHB) and Boeing 787-8 (V8-OAS), as well as helicopters such as Sikorsky S70 and S76. The aircraft fleet are not part of the nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo At The 2019 Southeast Asian Games
The polo competitions at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines were held at the Miguel Romero Polo Field in Calatagan, Batangas. Competition schedule The two polo events, 0–2 low goal and 4–6 high goal took place from 24 November to 8 December 2019. Due to Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) matches scheduled for 3, 4, and 6 December were postponed to 5, 6, and 8 December with the gold and bronze medal matches pushed to 9 December. Venue Polo was held in two venues: the Miguel Romero Polo Field in Calatagan, Batangas, a newly-renovated venue inaugurated on 23 November 2019 which was formerly known as the Globalport Polo Field. and the Iñigo Zobel Polo Field. Format Playing rules set by the Hurlingham Polo Association were used for these polo events. Participating nations Four nations participated in two events in polo. Each participating country was eligible to nominate 24 horses for either of the two event. Brunei brought in 45 horses in preparation for their particip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Southeast Asian Games
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 30th Southeast Asian Games, or the 30th SEA Games, and commonly known as Philippines 2019, were the 30th edition of the SEA Games, Southeast Asian Games, a biennial regional multi-sport event which was held in the Philippines from 30 November to 11 December 2019. However, due to a narrow calendar, some sports started before the opening ceremony as early as 24 November. This edition was marked by the first major decentralization in the history of the Games, with competition venues spread in 23 cities across the country and divided into four clusters; all were located on the island of Luzon (Metro Manila, Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, Clark, Subic, Zambales, Subic/Olongapo, and a fourth cluster consisting of standalone venues in Cavite, Laguna (province), Laguna, and La Union). This was the country's fourth time to host the games, and its first since 2005 SEA Games, 2005. Previously, it had also hosted the 1981 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games, commonly known as SEA Games is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. The games are under the regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation with supervision by the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia. The SEA Games is one of the five subregional Games of the Olympic Council of Asia, the others being South Asian Games, West Asian Games, East Asian Games, and Central Asian Games. History The SEA Games owes its origins to the ''South East Asian Peninsular Games'' or ''SEAP Games'' (abbreviated as SEAPG). On 22 May 1958, delegates from the countries in Southeast Asian Peninsula attending the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan had a meeting and agreed to establish a sports organization. The SEAP Games was conceptualized by Luang Sukhum Nayapradit, then vice-president of the Thailand Olympic Committee. The proposed rationale was that a regional sports event will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
