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Day 1

📋 SESSION OVERVIEW​

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
  • Session: First Meeting of 21st Session of Majlis Mesyuarat Negara
  • Duration: 10:00 AM - approximately 11:30 AM
  • Chair: Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua (Speaker)
  • Key Milestone: Official Opening Ceremony inaugurated by His Majesty the Sultan; first session under new twice-yearly meeting schedule

❓ QUESTION TIME SUMMARY​

No question time held - ceremonial opening session only

🏛️ MOTIONS & DEBATES​

No motions debated - procedural and ceremonial session only

Procedural Business Completed:

  • Meeting Minutes Approval: Minutes from First Meeting of 20th Session approved without amendments
  • Outcome: ✅ APPROVED (No objections raised)

📊 KEY POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES​

Parliamentary Reform​

  • Meeting frequency increased to twice per year starting 2025
  • Updates to procedures and work processes in accordance with Standing Orders
  • New Code of Ethics for Members being developed to enhance effectiveness and integrity

Healthcare Policy​

  • Service charge policy updated for stateless Permanent Residents
  • Healthcare services for stateless residents now equivalent to those provided to Brunei citizens

Economic Development​

  • Non-oil and gas GDP sector showing 4.3% average annual growth (2017-2023)
  • Downstream oil and gas sector GDP increased from BND136 million (2017) to BND1.241 billion (2023)
  • Services sector grew from BND1.485 billion (2017) to BND1.721 billion (2023)
  • New export markets penetrated: Chile, Mozambique, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico

Future Economic Initiatives​

  • Petroleum Intermediate Derivatives production planned
  • Development of chemical, manufacturing, and food sector hubs
  • Energy transition activities toward sustainable environment
  • Artificial Intelligence opportunities requiring human resource development

💬 MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS & INTERVENTIONS​

No member contributions during this ceremonial opening session

👥 MAIN PARTICIPANTS​

  • Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua: Presided over procedural business and ceremonial elements
  • Yang Mulia Jurutulis: Conducted opening formalities and agenda items
  • His Majesty the Sultan: Delivered Royal Address outlining government priorities and policy updates

📝 FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS​

  • Implementation of twice-yearly meeting schedule
  • Development and adoption of Member Code of Ethics
  • Next session scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:30 AM

🔍 NOTABLE MENTIONS​

  • Brunei Vision 2035 referenced as guiding framework for national development
  • Emphasis on cooperation between Government and Parliament for people's welfare
  • Recognition of petrochemical industry as major economic driver (methanol, urea, petroleum products)
  • Technology revolution and AI identified as opportunities requiring strategic response
  • Call for "honest consultation, creative thinking, and strategic action" in parliamentary proceedings
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