Sultan tells scholars to serve government 1 January 13 His Majesty wants more jobs for locals in oil & gas sector 1 January 13 His Majesty conferred with ‘Companion of College’ award 4 January 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Myanmar 4 January 13 Deputy Sultan grants audience to Japanese Minister 13 January 13 Prince Mohamed meets Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister 13 January 13 His Majesty grants audience to NSW Governor 20 January 13 His Majesty grants audience to NSW Governor 20 January 13 His Majesty congratulates President Obama 22 January 13 Brunei-Dutch ties go beyond oil and gas 22 January 13 Their Majesties receive in audience Queen of Netherlands 22 January 13 Royal banquet at the Istana 22 January 13 Crown Prince escorts Queen Beatrix around Kampung Ayer 22 January 13 Her Majesty Queen Beatrix visits Brunei Museum 22 January 13 Their Majesties attend special presentation 23 January 13 Queen Beatrix tours BSP Head Office 23 January 13 Queen Beatrix views exhibition at BSP 23 January 13 Mosques symbol of country 24 January 13 Queen Beatrix concludes State Visit 24 January 13 Sultan leads procession to mark Prophet’s birthday 25 January 13 Royal congratulatory messages to India 26 January 13 Messages of congratulations to Australia 26 January 13 A big show of support for Nancy 27 January 13 Prince Mohamed meets AICHR officials 30 January 13 Prince Mohamed meets AICHR officials 1 February 13 Sultan officiates Sovereign’s Parade for 8th intake of Officer Cadets 1 February 13 Pious women backbone of strong family institution 3 February 13 Her Majesty awards women for vast contribution 3 February 13 Rowing back the years 4 February 13 Brunei Regatta a splashing success 4 February 13 His Majesty meets head of US Pacific Command 5 February 13 Her Majesty grants audience for Commander of USPC’s spouse 5 February 13 Call for development-savvy, mature and visionary graduates 6 February 13 Tackling ‘new challenges’ for Muslim world at summit 6 February 13 Sultan holds four-eye meeting with Egyptian President 7 February 13 Princess graces AANZFTA-WIPO seminar 7 February 13 Brunei stands firm with Palestinian people 8 February 13 His Majesty leaves Cairo 9 February 13 Prince meets Kelantan Royalty 9 February 13 Crown Prince grants audience to Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan 10 February 13 Natural attraction 10 February 13 Royalty graces AGC’s Maulidur Rasul ceremony 10 February 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Iran 11 February 13 Royalty at CNY open house 11 February 13 Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan visits Royal Regalia 11 February 13 Caring supporters 12 February 13 RBPF’s thanksgiving prayer for Crown Prince’s birthday 17 February 13 Crown Prince graces high-tea reception 18 February 13 RBPF hosts reception for Crown Prince’s 39th birthday 19 February 13 Audience to Kuwait Al-Diwan Al-Amiri Advisor 20 February 13 His Majesty visits homes of housing scheme recipients 21 February 13 Various clubs greet His Majesty at home of Pandan ‘B’ Village Head 21 February 13 Momentous day for 579 new house recipients 21 February 13 Sultan consents to visit PTAS in KB 21 February 13 Students rejoice as His Majesty visits primary and secondary schools in Belait District 21 February 13 Thanksgiving prayer for Crown Prince’s birthday 21 February 13 Social media should be used to empower MIB among youths, says minister 21 February 13 Prince receives Thai Vice Minister 22 February 13 Nation’s progress deeply rooted in religion 23 February 13 His Majesty attends N-Day thanksgiving prayers 23 February 13 Heads of State wish Brunei well on N-Day 23 February 13 Congratulatory messages from world leaders 23 February 13 Patriotic showpiece 24 February 13 Patriotic showcase: Thousands mark N-Day with pride 24 February 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Kuwait 25 February 13 His Majesty congratulates S Korean PM 28 February 13 Prince calls on Chairman of CPPCC 28 February 13 Sultan at CNY get-together 1 March 13 Prince meets Japanese Foreign Minister 1 March 13 Crown Prince at DPMM FC’s home match 2 March 13 His Majesty receives in audience Prime Minister of Lao PDR 3 March 13 Strong friendship 3 March 13 Brunei, Lao PDR to further enhance ties 3 March 13 His Majesty orders rescue mission to Tawau 3 March 13 Crown Prince welcomes visiting Laos PM 3 March 13 His Majesty joins grieving family at Rimba Airbase 4 March 13 His Majesty bestows title on Chief of S’pore Armed Forces 6 March 13 His Majesty grants audience to President of UIMC 6 March 13 Her Majesty receives three separate audiences 6 March 13 His Majesty visits PKBN camp 7 March 13 Express your views first before seeking big budget allocations 8 March 13 His Majesty opens 9th Legislative Council session 8 March 13 Their Majesties leave for Washington DC 10 March 13 Royal audience 10 March 13 Brunei’s GDP growth projected at 2.3pc this year 10 March 13 Their Majesties arrive in US 11 March 13 Sultan meets Obama, Kerry 13 March 13 Crown Prince receives outgoing Malaysian envoy 13 March 13 Prince Mohamed hosts luncheon for Malaysia Foreign Affairs Minister 13 March 13 Their Majesties conclude visit to US 14 March 13 Deputy Sultan extols values of reading 14 March 13 Empowering reading culture to produce knowledgeable society 14 March 13 Sultan congratulates China’s Xi 15 March 13 Prince hosts luncheon 15 March 13 Royal congratulatory message to Chinese Premier 16 March 13 Sultan receives Asean Chiefs of Defence Forces 21 March 13 Her Majesty grants audience to spouses of Asean Chiefs of Defence Forces 21 March 13 Prince Mohamed hosts farewell luncheon for M’sian High Commissioner 21 March 13 His Majesty welcomes ASCC delegates 24 March 13 Royal support for Asean blueprint 24 March 13 Her Majesty receives spouse of Laos minister 24 March 13 Crown Prince opens Kargu Dam 24 March 13 Crown Prince launches Brunei Tropical Biodiversity Centre 24 March 13 Crown Prince visits school construction site 24 March 13 SMPAPHRSB receives royal guest 24 March 13 Site inspection of Kampong Sungai Liang housing scheme 24 March 13 Sultan leaves for N Zealand 25 March 13 Royalty graces ‘World Thinking Day’ event 25 March 13 Sultan warns ‘experts’ over conflicting views on religion 26 March 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Bangladesh 26 March 13 Deputy Sultan attend s CIPTA Awards 2013 26 March 13 Talented innovators exhibit creations at Crown Prince CIPTA Awards 2013 Showcase 26 March 13 Closer Brunei-NZ ties lauded 27 March 13 Sultan receives ceremonial welcome in NZ 27 March 13 Sultan to make State Visit to China 27 March 13 Call for unity to end violence against women 27 March 13 Sultan meets New Zealand Premier for talks 28 March 13 Sultan leaves New Zealand 29 March 13 Prince in Tajikistan for ACD Meeting 29 March 13 Call to sustain confidence and hope for Asia’s youth 30 March 13 Prince Mohamed meets with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister 31 March 13 Royalty takes part in patriotic choir competition 31 March 13 Crown Prince watches DPMM FC win 1 April 13 5-year waiting period to own house by 2021 2 April 13 68 per cent of applicants already received houses 2 April 13 Sultan grants audience to ministers, delegation heads 3 April 13 Sultan in China for State Visit 5 April 13 Prince Mohamed receives Mongolian envoy in audience 5 April 13 Brunei, China hail special relationship 6 April 13 Brunei, China to enhance religious cooperation 6 April 13 His Majesty arrives in Hainan Province 7 April 13 His Majesty departs from Hainan Province 8 April 13 His Majesty lauds China as engine of Asian growth 8 April 13 Prince Mohamed’s book ‘Association’ launched 9 April 13 Prince hosts dinner for foreign ministers 11 April 13 Asean ministers note progress on AEC 11 April 13 Asean looks to Brunei for mediation in sea row 12 April 13 Royalty at dialogue for youths 12 April 13 Princess at Malaysian softball meet 13 April 13 BLGA hosts birthday reception for Her Royal Highness 15 April 13 His Majesty departs on State Visit to Philippines 16 April 13 His Majesty arrives in the Philippines 16 April 13 Brunei will continue to assist in peacekeeping efforts 17 April 13 Sultan leaves Philippines after State Visit 17 April 13 HRH Crown Prince graces National Al-Quran Reading Competition 17 April 13 Read al-Quran, reap its benefits 17 April 13 His Majesty graces National Al-Quran Reading Competition 19 April 13 Media reminded of its role in upholding the religion 19 April 13 Royalty at charity tournament 20 April 13 Sultan inspects venue for Asean Summit 21 April 13 His Majesty sends condolence messages to China 22 April 13 Sultan holds bilateral meeting with Vietnamese PM 25 April 13 His Majesty hosts Working Dinner for Asean leaders 25 April 13 Her Majesty grants audience 25 April 13 Princess graces workshop on Intellectual Property 25 April 13 His Majesty receives Asean leaders for Retreat Session 26 April 13 Philippines wants to strengthen ties with Brunei Darussalam even further 26 April 13 Singapore PM praises Brunei, shares thoughts on AEC 26 April 13 Asean calls for peaceful resolutions to Palestine, Korean Peninsula issues 26 April 13 Secretary-General: Asean per capita income grow 26 April 13 Philippines wants to strengthen ties with Brunei Darussalam even further 26 April 13 Narrowing development gap, a BIMP-EAGA goal 26 April 13 Philippines President extends thanks to Sultan following Asean Summit 27 April 13 Japanese delegation in Brunei to reaffirm, boost ties with Sultanate 27 April 13 Royal call for autism friendly community 28 April 13 Huge turnout for National Day Run 2013 29 April 13 His Majesty to enhance relations with Australia 30 April 13 Their Royal Highnesses arrive in Netherlands 30 April 13 His Majesty leaves for Australia 1 May 13 Their Royal Highnesses at Investiture Ceremony of King of Netherlands 1 May 13 His Majesty meets Bruneian students & citizens in Australia 2 May 13 Bruneian students grateful for His Majesty’s visit 2 May 13 Social ills in primary schools undermine future of SPN21 2 May 13 His Majesty hails close Brunei-Australia ties 3 May 13 Sultan visits National Arboretum Canberra 3 May 13 Sultan meets Australian PM Julia Gillard 4 May 13 His Majesty meets China’s Foreign Minister 5 May 13 Peaceful solution to maritime disputes 5 May 13 Briefing sheds light on roles, responsibilities of Atttorney General’s Chambers 5 May 13 Crown Prince watches DPMM FC lose home match 6 May 13 Sultan’s ‘hotline’ suggestion to cool sea tension welcomed 9 May 13 Sultan grants audience to Chinese Defence Ministerd 9 May 13 First round of negotiations on RCEP underway 10 May 13 Royalty at DPMM FC home match 11 May 13 Royalty launches BIBD’s ALAF programme 12 May 13 Their Majesties attend high tea 14 May 13 Brunei and Japan uphold strong relations 14 May 13 Princess Masna on official visit to China 16 May 13 Their Majesties leave Japan after working visit 17 May 13 Prince leaves for Doha 17 May 13 Their Royal Highnesses arrive in DOHA 19 May 13 Sultan arrives in Chiang Mai 20 May 13 Princess graces AGC Family Day 20 May 13 Call for cooperation to tackle water woes 21 May 13 His Majesty leaves Chiang Mai 21 May 13 Sultan confers 563 state honorary medals 21 May 13 Honorary medal presentation 21 May 13 Prince Mohamed attends opening of 13th Doha Forum 21 May 13 592 receive State Honorary Medals 22 May 13 Princess Masna concludes official visit to China 22 May 13 Sultan meets foreign delegates participating in Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth 24 May 13 Brunei strengthens Anti-Terrorism Order 24 May 13 ARF discusses challenges in enhancing cyber-security 24 May 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Jordan 25 May 13 His Majesty presents Letters of Credence to five local envoysn 26 May 13 Graduates urged to enhance leadership, communication skills 26 May 13 Strong bonds, steadfast friends 29 May 13 Sultan accepts invitation for State Visit to S’pore 29 May 13 Crown Prince receives Singapore President 29 May 13 Prince calls on Singapore President 30 May 13 His Majesty visits Meragang, Kg Tanah Jambu housing schemes 31 May 13 His Majesty launches monument for Meragang Housing Scheme 31 May 13 ‘I can feel Sultan’s presence, but wish I could see him’ 31 May 13 Students rejoice as Sultan visits schools 31 May 13 HRH Prince General at RBAF thanksgiving 31 May 13 Sultan graces activities of 52nd Armed Forces Day 2 June 13 Sultan salutes nation’s armed forces during the 52nd anniversary parade 2 June 13 More robust and focused military 2 June 13 His Majesty opens RBAF Museum 2 June 13 Curtains raised to new Bolkiah Garrison facilities 2 June 13 His Majesty launches RBAF 50th Anniversary Book 2 June 13 12 receive Supreme Commander and RBAF Scholarships 2 June 13 Royal audience to Japanese General 4 June 13 Audience to newly appointed envoys 4 June 13 Major role of 21st Century university to provide skills for global competitiveness 4 June 13 UBD must pursue path of research and innovation 4 June 13 His Majesty attends national Israk Mikraj celebration 7 June 13 Private religious teachers need permission before teaching 7 June 13 10 recipients receive awards from monarch 7 June 13 Sultan consents to formation of BruIPO 8 June 13 Her Majesty presents prizes to winners of Girl Guides Al-Quran competition 8 June 13 Sultan grants audience to British Defence Chief 9 June 13 Her Majesty grants audience to spouse of foreign envoys 9 June 13 Royalty take part in The Run 10 June 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Philippines, Russia 12 June 13 Sultan receives Council of Universiti Islam Malaysia’s Chairman 14 June 13 Strengthen environmental pact with family, community 14 June 13 Prince Malik attends Israk Mikraj celebration 14 June 13 Royal congratulatory messages to UK on occasion of Queen’s birthday 15 June 13 FEALAC Ministerial Meeting in Bali concludes 15 June 13 Crown Prince grants audience to envoy 18 June 13 His Majesty visits Royal Gurkha Rifles in Seria 19 June 13 Brunei eyes Islamic finance opportunities amid upturn 19 June 13 Crown Prince opens BIIS 2013 19 June 13 Sultan’s personal gift of dates should reach all Muslims 20 June 13 His Majesty visits Multi National Coordination Centre 21 June 13 Sultan pleased with military coordination 21 June 13 Showcase of military prowess in Temburong 21 June 13 His Majesty visits Peace Ark 21 June 13 Sultan observes urban disaster simulation 21 June 13 His Majesty congratulates Iran’s new president 23 June 13 Sultan grants audience to outgoing British envoy 23 June 13 Prince Mohamed receives outgoing British envoy 23 June 13 Her Majesty grants audience to envoy’s wife 25 June 13 Wedding new chapter in Brunei, Kelantan ties 25 June 13 Sultan congratulates new Emir of Qatar 26 June 13 Deputy Sultan officiates new BIBD brand 27 June 13 Royalty takes closer look at BIBD’s ‘Bruneian at Heart’ banking experience 27 June 13 Sultan congratulates Australian and Qatar Prime Ministers 28 June 13 Royalty graces health seminar on NCDs 28 June 13 Women can play key role in tackling NCDs 28 June 13 Royal solemnisation ceremony 28 June 13 ‘Majlis Istiadat Bersanding Diraja’ 29 June 13 Royal congratulatory message for Canada Day 1 July 13 Prince Mohamed holds bilateral meeting with Vietnamese counterpart 1 July 13 HRH hosts luncheon 1 July 13 Joint communiqué issued amid sea row 1 July 13 Asean Plus Three a successful, ‘extremely important’ partnership 1 July 13 Brunei holds series of bilateral meetings 2 July 13 Giant national flag flies high in capital 2 July 13 Prince Mohamed congratulates Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs 2 July 13 Prince Mohamed hails 20 years of Asean-India ties 2 July 13 Prince Mohamed attends TAC signing ceremony for Norway 2 July 13 Their Royal Highnesses host Gala Dinner 2 July 13 US committed to strong partnership with Asean 2 July 13 US engagement in the Lower Mekong Initiativ 2 July 13 Progress sought in solving sea row 2 July 13 HRH Prince Mohamed holds bilateral meetings with Japan, Russia FMs 3 July 13 Convergence of ministers from afar proof regionalism making progress 3 July 13 Asean all set to meet targets 3 July 13 East Asia Summit has come a long way 3 July 13 Asean committed to peaceful resolution of South China Sea row: Secretary-General 3 July 13 Kerry says US, Russia committed to Syria conference 3 July 13 North seeks direct talks with US 3 July 13 Royal congratulatory messages to US 4 July 13 Prince Mohamed hosts luncheon for DPRK Minister 4 July 13 MoRA holds Tahlil for His Majesty’s late parents 4 July 13 Deputy Sultan attends Majlis Istiadat Bersanding 7 July 13 Malaysian royal delegates cruise Brunei River 7 July 13 Majlis Kesyukuran, Doa Selamat for royal wedding at Balai Penghadapan 8 July 13 Avoid stagnancy 9 July 13 Momentous day for 26 Officer Cadets 9 July 13 Royal messages for France’s National Day 14 July 13 Condolences for death of Cambodian PM’s father 14 July 13 His Majesty receives congratulatory messages 15 July 13 Leaders congratulate Sultan on 67th birthday 15 July 13 His Majesty attends prayers to mark birthday 16 July 13 21-gun salute marks Sultan’s 67th birthday 16 July 13 Prayers in Tutong for royal birthday 16 July 13 Thanksgiving ceremony commemorates His Majesty’s 67th birthday 16 July 13 Thanksgiving prayer in conjunction with royal birthday 16 July 13 Bundles of joys on His Majesty’s 67th birthday 16 July 13 July 15 babies in Belait District receive gifts 17 July 13 July 15 newborns, including twins, feted 17 July 13 Prince Malik attends Tahlil at Royal Mausoleum 18 July 13 Prince Malik attends 67 times Khatam Al-Quran 19 July 13 Ministry of Finance holds Tahlil for Sultan’s late parents 19 July 13 Khatam Al-Quran ceremony held for students, youths across Sultanate 19 July 13 Sultan performs Friday prayer at new mosque 20 July 13 MoH holds Tahlil for Sultan’s late parents 21 July 13 Ministry of Defence, RBAF hold Tahlil at Royal Mausoleum 23 July 13 Prince Malik at Yayasan Khatam Al-Quran event 24 July 13 Khatam Al-Quran at Istana Nurul Iman 24 July 13 AMBD holds Tahlil at Royal Mausoleum 24 July 13 Brunel University Graduation Ceremony 25 July 13 Sumbangsih Mulia vendors hold Tahlil for Sultan’s late parents 25 July 13 Royal call to respect prayer times 26 July 13 His Majesty graces National Level Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration 26 July 13 MoD staff led by minister pays respects to Sultan’s late parents 26 July 13 Sultan performs prayers at Jefri Bolkiah Mosque 27 July 13 Meeting for royal birthday 2 August 13 Princess gives birth to baby boy 4 August 13 DST holds Tahlil at Royal Mausoleum 5 August 13 Kurnia for the needy 6 August 13 Royalty present His Majesty’s personal gifts 6 August 13 2,119 Tutong residents receive Sultan’s Kurnia 6 August 13 Joyous occasion for Belait Kurnia recipients 6 August 13 Temburong residents laud Sultan for personal gifts 6 August 13 His Majesty names grandson 7 August 13 Istana open for 3 days from 2nd day of Raya 7 August 13 Sultan congratulates new Iran President 7 August 13 Sultan impressed with Asean’s progress 8 August 13 Hari Raya tomorrow 8 August 13 Let us have clear goals and targets 8 August 13 Day of victory for Muslims 8 August 13 Royal congratulatory messages to S’pore 8 August 13 Day of victory for Muslims 9 August 13 Royal congratulatory messages to S’pore 9 August 13 His Majesty performs Raya prayer 11 August 13 Over 35,000 wish royal family ‘Selamat Hari Raya’ 11 August 13 Hari Raya at Istana Nurul Iman for VVIPs 11 August 13 Open House at Istana 11 August 13 Prince Mohamed hosts Raya open house 11 August 13 Close to 40,000 greet royalty 12 August 13 Prince off to Thailand 12 August 13 Massive turnout for Istana Open House 13 August 13 Message from Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mohamed Bolkiah & Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah 13 August 13 Foreign ministers discuss sea pact 14 August 13 Sultan invited for World Islamic Economic Forum 15 August 13 Sultan receives Chairman of World Islamic Economic Forum 15 August 13 Asean ministers agree on sea code 15 August 13 Sultan attends Tahlil 16 August 13 Sultan attends Tahlil for late parents 16 August 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Indonesia 17 August 13 Their Majesties attend 67 times Khatam Al-Quran 18 August 13 His Majesty grants audience to Singapore Deputy PM 20 August 13 Crown Prince receives in audience S’pore Deputy PM 20 August 13 Sultan underscores private sector’s vital role in Asean 21 August 13 His Majesty officiates Asean Business & Investment Summit 21 August 13 Sultan grants audience to Asean minister 21 August 13 HRH Prince Mohamed hosts Gala Dinner 21 August 13 ABA showcases Asean’s best 21 August 13 Crown Prince & S’pore’s DPM enjoy morning walk 21 August 13 Prince hosts luncheon for S’pore DPM 21 August 13 Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim receives Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore in audience 21 August 13 His Majesty receives ministers and heads of delegates of TPP 23 August 13 Prince at launching of RBN’s new ship 24 August 13 Crown Prince watches DPMM FC’s match against Tampines Rovers FC 26 August 13 His Majesty grants audience to Malaysian Defence Minister 27 August 13 Royal audience 27 August 13 Crown Prince receives in audience M’sian Minister of Defence 27 August 13 Their Royal Highnesses leave for Beijing 27 August 13 Sultan lauds power of ICT 28 August 13 His Majesty at YSHHB Hari Raya celebration 28 August 13 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade meets with Chinese counterpart 28 August 13 Prince Mohamed attends welcoming dinner 29 August 13 Sultan receives in audience Asean Ministers of Defence 30 August 13 Her Majesty grants audience to spouses of defence ministers 30 August 13 Prince Mohamed at Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers Meeting 30 August 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Malaysia 31 August 13 Prince Mohamed begins 4-day visit to N Korea 31 August 13 Crown Prince officiates UBD Pesta Konvo 1 September 13 Prince Mohamed holds talks with North Korea’s foreign minister 1 September 13 8th Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar begins 1 September 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Vietnam 2 September 13 His Majesty meets top underwater explorer at Raya gathering 3 September 13 Prince concludes visit to North Korea 3 September 13 His Majesty presents State Decoration to visiting S’pore Chief of Defence Force 4 September 13 His Majesty grants audience to Asean Ministerial Meeting heads of delegation 4 September 13 Sultan leaves for Russia 4 September 13 His Majesty in Russia for G20 Leaders’ Summit 5 September 13 Deputy Sultan receives Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force 5 September 13 Syria on G20 menu 6 September 13 Princess opens new $7.7M health centre 6 September 13 Princess launches new health centre in Rimba 6 September 13 Royalty graces awards ceremony 7 September 13 His Majesty leaves Saint Petersburg after summit 8 September 13 Deputy Sultan opens Special Ministerial Meeting on HoB initiative 8 September 13 In front-line of research and conservation 8 September 13 His Majesty congratulates Tony Abbott 9 September 13 His Majesty congratulates new Pakistani President 10 September 13 His Majesty congratulates Cambodian PM 11 September 13 Royalty receive greetings from Haj pilgrims 12 September 13 His Majesty views UBD’s latest invention and scientific findings 13 September 13 952 graduates get a memorable day at UBD’s 25th Convocation 13 September 13 Crown Prince presents 81 graduates with diplomas at 25th Convocation 13 September 13 His Majesty presents prestigious scholarship 15 September 13 Princess attends Commonwealth Law Meetings 15 September 13 Royalty graces handover of Occupational Therapy Room 15 September 13 His Majesty calls for stern action to curb smoking 16 September 13 Royal call to determine root cause of low employment in private sector 16 September 13 Grand parade for His Majesty’s 67th birthday celebrations 16 September 13 Sultan confers 24 honorary titles 16 September 13 Honorary medal recipients rewarded for dedication 16 September 13 Their Majesties grant audience to visiting dignitaries 16 September 13 Special guests hosted to royal banquet 16 September 13 Tutong fetes His Majesty 18 September 13 Colourful Tutong District get-together field performance based on late Sultan’s poem 18 September 13 His Majesty hosts royal banquet for thousands of uniformed personnel 18 September 13 Royal congratulatory message to Australian Prime Minister 19 September 13 Crown Prince leaves for New York 19 September 13 Royal consent to partly fund pilgrims’ Haj fares 20 September 13 His Majesty officiates 34th AIPA in Brunei 20 September 13 Her Majesty grants audience 21 September 13 Their Royal Highnesses leave for New York 21 September 13 Healthcare management goes beyond hospitals 22 September 13 Brunei embarks on holistic approach for prevention, control of NCDs 22 September 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Saudi Arabia 23 September 13 Crown Prince in New York 25 September 13 Sultan congratulates Cambodian PM on reappointment 26 September 13 Education can prevent ‘destructive’ culture 26 September 13 Top honour for former Education Minister 26 September 13 His Majesty honours teachers for their major contribution 26 September 13 His Majesty delighted with Temburong reception 27 September 13 Temburong fetes His Majesty with colourful performances 27 September 13 Warm welcome in Green Jewel 27 September 13 Princess Masna grants audience to UNDP representative 27 September 13 Prince Mohamed attends talks at the United Nations 28 September 13 Prince Mohamed attends talks at the United Nations 28 September 13 Warm birthday greetings on wet morning in KB 29 September 13 Rain or shine, show goes on at Belait get-together ceremony 29 September 13 Prince attends OIC Meeting at UN Headquarters 29 September 13 Prince attends Asean-US meeting 29 September 13 Golden opportunity to thank His Majesty 30 September 13 Colourful performances in Bandar 30 September 13 Bandar’s grand tribute to the Sultan 30 September 13 Diplomats hold reception in honour of His Majesty 1 October 13 Royal congratulations for China’s leaders 1 October 13 People-to-people strategy for Asean 1 October 13 Their Majesties receive greetings from pilgrims 1 October 13 His Majesty receives in audience Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman 1 October 13 Farewell audience for the spouse of the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei Darussalam 1 October 13 1 October 13 Asean Summit venue comes under royal scrutiny 2 October 13 Royal inspection of Asean Summit venue 2 October 13 His Majesty receives new envoys 3 October 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Korea 3 October 13 Congratulatory message to Germany 3 October 13 US President calls Sultan 5 October 13 Prince Malik at Doa Kesyukuran for Yayasan’s 21st anniversary 5 October 13 His Majesty awards honorary medals to 227 recipients 6 October 13 Thanksgiving ceremony for Her Majesty’s birthday 6 October 13 MWNBD holds thanksgiving prayer to commemorate Her Majesty’s birthday 7 October 13 Connectivity spurs economic goals 8 October 13 His Majesty attends ABAC Dialogue 8 October 13 Sultan attends Gala Dinner for APEC leaders 8 October 13 Monarch discusses issues of mutual concern with President of Vietnam 8 October 13 Her Majesty receives wives of envoys 8 October 13 Sultan exchanges views with counterparts at APEC Leaders’ Retreat 9 October 13 Sultan leaves Bali after APEC meeting 9 October 13 Prince Mohamed receives outgoing ambassador, newly appointed High Commissioner 9 October 13 Leaders treated to Gala Dinner 10 October 13 Asean youth encouraged to be entrepreneurs and volunteers 10 October 13 Asean enhances cooperation on disaster management 10 October 13 Reducing risks of non-communicable diseases 10 October 13 Brunei, Japan discuss SCS and North Korea 10 October 13 Southeast Asia agrees anti-haze system 10 October 13 Asean leaders to strive for equitable access to social protection 10 October 13 Asean acknowledges ‘critical juncture’ for Socio-Cultural Blueprint 10 October 13 Asean leaders vow to eliminate violence against women, children 10 October 13 Abe emphasises open door policy with China 10 October 13 Boosting Asean, US relationship still top priority, says Kerry 10 October 13 Asean-US Summit focuses on deepening economic cooperation 10 October 13 Brunei welcomes stronger Japanese involvement in Asean 10 October 13 His Majesty holds bilateral meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister 10 October 13 Asean, ROK eye US$150B trade by 2015 10 October 13 Royal audience to wives of Asean leaders and dialogue partners 10 October 13 Show unity, centrality to ensure peace & stability 10 October 13 Brunei enjoys sturdy bilateral ties with Japan & South Korea 10 October 13 China calls for joint development of SCS 10 October 13 Focus on people, challenges 11 October 13 Global political security tops agenda 11 October 13 Asean leaders agree to adopt haze monitoring system 11 October 13 23rd Asean Summit sees positive outcomes & progress 11 October 13 Brunei, Myanmar discuss regional issues 11 October 13 Brunei hands over Asean Chairmanship to Myanmar 11 October 13 Asean hails ‘deepening links’ with APT partners 11 October 13 Sultan lauds relations with China at banquet 11 October 13 Plus Three leaders express hope for growth with Asean partners 11 October 13 Her Majesty grants audience to spouse of UN Secretary-General 11 October 13 Kerry seeks to reassure Asian leaders over US default 11 October 13 Brunei lauds India’s intention to set up Asean-India Trade & Investment Centre 11 October 13 Japan aiming to boost ties with Asean 11 October 13 2015 to be a major year for UN: Ban Ki-moon 11 October 13 UN ready to aid Asean for a better future 11 October 13 Sultan holds bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General 12 October 13 Sultan holds bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier 12 October 13 Brunei, China seek to boost maritime energy cooperation 12 October 13 Crown Prince receives envoys 13 October 13 Her Majesty at b’day high tea reception 14 October 13 His Majesty grants audience to Thai princess 15 October 13 His Majesty grants audience to APRC delegation 15 October 13 Deviant beliefs akin to communicable diseases 16 October 13 Her Majesty receives Thai princess 16 October 13 Her Majesty receives envoy’s spouse in audience 16 October 13 Prince Mohamed receives High Commissioner of Malaysia & India 16 October 13 Sultan leads sacrificial rites 17 October 13 Sultan sends condolence message to Laos PM 17 October 13 Majlis Istiadat Bersiram at Istana Nurul Iman 17 October 13 Sultan sends Condolences to quake-hit Philippines 20 October 13 Royal support for DPMM FC 20 October 13 Her Majesty attends 2nd day of Knowledge Convention 24 October 13 Protecting dignity of women 24 October 13 Princess Hjh Muta-Wakkilah attends religious talk 24 October 13 Experts laud Brunei for introducing Syariah Law 25 October 13 Prince Mohamed hosts luncheon for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Congo 25 October 13 Her Majesty attends Girl Guides Day 2013 26 October 13 New Judicial Commissioner for Brunei’s Supreme Court 27 October 13 Her Majesty attends birthday celebration 27 October 13 Crown Prince officiates UNISSA convocation fest 27 October 13 Prince Mohamed meets PM Lee in Singapore 27 October 13 His Majesty leaves for London 28 October 13 Their Royal Highnesses attend official dinner 28 October 13 Deputy Sultan receives former Korean PM 29 October 13 Prince Mohamed’s book launched in Singapore 29 October 13 AGC holds ‘share and discuss’ session 29 October 13 Call to strengthen dialogue between Islam and West 30 October 13 Deputy Sultan attends memorial lecture 30 October 13 Sultan holds talks with King of Jordan 31 October 13 Royalty grace Akad Nikah 1 November 13 Royalty at Akad Nikah 2 November 13 Criticism of Syariah law due to blurred vision 3 November 13 His Majesty awards degrees to 148 graduates 3 November 13 ‘Development of UNISSA staff vital for growth’ 3 November 13 Their Majesties attend Majlis Berbedak 3 November 13 Their Majesties grace Majlis Bersanding 4 November 13 Laws of Islam seek blessings not oppression 5 November 13 His Majesty graces national New Hijrah Year celebration 5 November 13 Award recipients honoured for invaluable contributions 5 November 13 His Majesty graces national New Hijrah Year celebration 5 November 13 RBAF honour for Crown Prince 5 November 13 YAM Pg Anak Datin Seri Setia Hajah Siti Saerah passes away 5 November 13 Sultan arrives in Bali for Democracy Forum 7 November 13 Sultan leaves Bali after attending Democracy Forum 9 November 13 Royal congratulatory messages to the Kingdom of Cambodia 9 November 13 Crown Prince in M’sia for 6-day visit 9 November 13 Sultan sends condolences to Philippine president 11 November 13 Their Royal Highnesses attend audience ceremony 11 November 13 Crown Prince visits Malaysian MINDEF and Terendak Camp 12 November 13 Royal visit to Kuala Lumpur Bird Park 12 November 13 Their Royal Highnesses attend Regimental Dinner 12 November 13 Royal audience to outgoing Indian envoy 13 November 13 Crown Prince in four-eye meeting with M’sian PM 13 November 13 Her Majesty grants audience 14 November 13 Crown Prince awarded Honorary Green Beret 14 November 13 Princess Masna in China for APEC Women Leadership Forum 14 November 13 Sultan arrives in Sri Lanka 15 November 13 All are vulnerable to climate change 16 November 13 Prince signs condolence book 16 November 13 Princess Masna attends APEC Women Leadership Forum 16 November 13 Leaders uphold inclusive growth and equity 17 November 13 Sultan attends CHOGM banquet in Sri Lanka 17 November 13 Princess calls for support for women business leaders 17 November 13 $70,000 donated at Toyota Classics 17 November 13 Princess attends 1435H celebration 17 November 13 Sultan leaves Sri Lanka after attending CHOGM 18 November 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Oman 18 November 13 Crown Prince receives two outgoing envoys 19 November 13 Prince Mohamed hosts luncheon for outgoing envoy 20 November 13 Support Syariah law 21 November 13 Sultan attends Youth Day celebration 21 November 13 Youth Award recipients express their gratitude 21 November 13 Prince off to Bahrain 22 November 13 Students get a right royal treat 24 November 13 Brunei gives more funds to typhoon survivors 24 November 13 Prince Mohamed at Bahrain talks 24 November 13 HRH Princess Hajah Masna graces Japan-Brunei Drums & Voices Joint Concert 24 November 13 Royalty at BIBD CE-ALAF 5km run 25 November 13 Prince meets Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs 25 November 13 Opening of Naubat at Lapau 25 November 13 Use new media as tool to promote Islamic literature 26 November 13 Prince attends ACD meetings 26 November 13 Sultan presents house keys 27 November 13 His Majesty visits PAP Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Secondary School 27 November 13 Govt aims for 60:40 science to arts ratio for development 29 November 13 His Majesty awards 430 graduates at ITB Convocation Ceremony 29 November 13 Crown Prince made Pro-Chancellor of ITB 29 November 13 Royalty graces Sleeping Beauty on Roller Skates 30 November 13 His Majesty awards 275 graduates in 3rd KUPU SB Convocation Ceremony 1 December 13 Royal congratulatory messages to Laos 2 December 13 Prince in Bali for WTO Meeting 2 December 13 Royalty at National Youth Run 2013 in Brunei-Muara District 2 December 13 His Majesty officiates passing out parade for PKBN’s first intake 3 December 13 PKBN is panacea for youths’ social problems 3 December 13 Sultan grants audience to M’sian Armed Forces Chief, Inspector General of Police 3 December 13 Her Majesty receives wives of visiting Malaysian officials 3 December 13 Close military interactions lead to stability, security 3 December 13 Prince General officiates BRIDEX Conference 3 December 13 Her Royal Highness launches Community Service Programme 3 December 13 Call for proper implementation of community initiatives 3 December 13 Spectacular air show of military & defence capabilities at BRIDEX 4 December 13 His Majesty tours BRIDEX exhibition halls 4 December 13 His Majesty opens BRIDEX 2013 4 December 13 Prince at opening of WTO Ministerial Conference 4 December 13 Civil servants told to shape up 5 December 13 His Majesty awards retired officials, QCC winners 5 December 13 His Majesty sends congratulatory message to King of Thailand 5 December 13 ‘Bali Package’ receives backing 5 December 13 Their Royal Highnesses tour BRIDEX and Rimba Air Base 5 December 13 His Majesty attends ITQSHHB convocation 6 December 13 Tahfiz Institute capable of producing doctors, scientists 6 December 13 Audience to outgoing, incoming Royal Dutch Shell CEOs 6 December 13 Farewell audience 6 December 13 Royalty at Girl Guides’ Community Service Programme appreciation ceremony 6 December 13 Sultan sends message of condolence 7 December 13 ‘Our scouts, our future’: Celebrating 80 years of scouting 8 December 13 Scouts honoured 8 December 13 Farewell call 8 December 13 Strengthen Muslim youths to address challenges 8 December 13 Malaysian PM arrives for Friendship Bridge opening 8 December 13 A guide for harmony 10 December 13 His Majesty graces SEA Youths Al-Quran Reading Competition, awards winners 10 December 13 His Majesty receives Letters of Credence 10 December 13 Prince in Guinea for OIC meeting 10 December 13 True image of Islam gains global acceptance 11 December 13 HRH launches 3rd Asean Disability Forum 12 December 13 People with disabilities entitled to equal rights 12 December 13 His Majesty arrives in Japan 13 December 13 Brunei, Japanese ministers meet to discuss summit 13 December 13 Brunei, Japan to boost cooperation 14 December 13 Sultan, Japanese PM unveil symbolic logo 14 December 13 Their Majesties host reception 14 December 13 Japanese prime minister hosts dinner 14 December 13 Blueprint for progress 15 December 13 Sultan attends business luncheon 15 December 13 Asean praises Japanese diplomacy 15 December 13 Japan pledges $20B aid to Asean 15 December 13 His Majesty joins heads of state for Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit gala dinner 16 December 13 His Majesty leaves Tokyo 16 December 13 Sultan grants audience to Kelantan CM 18 December 13 Royal audience to Brunei envoys 18 December 13 Crown Prince receives newly appointed Turkish, Kuwaiti ambassadors 18 December 13