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His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
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His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century.
Being the eldest son, he became Crown Prince in 1961 and ascended the Throne on 5th October 1967 following the voluntary abdication of his father, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien.
His Majesty the Sultan was crowned on 1st August 1968 in pomp and pageantry befitting Brunei's ancient customs and traditions.
His Majesty was born on 15th July 1946 at the Istana (Palace) Darussalam in the capital, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). He received his early education in the form of private tuition at the Istana Darul Hana and attended top institutions in both Brunei and Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia) before furthering his studies in the United Kingdom where he later qualified for admission as an officer cadet at the Sandhurst Royal Military Academy and was commissioned as a Captain in 1967. He left Sandhurst in October of the same year to ascend the throne.
Besides being the Sultan and the Ruler, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is concurrently the Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Finance Minister, and head of the religion of Brunei Darussalam. Being a working monarch, he is involved in the conduct of the State affairs internally and internationally.
Like his illustrious father, who is fondly remembered as the Architect of Modern Brunei, His Majesty is a caring monarch and tirelessly works for the continued well-being of his people. In addition to the usual day-to-day administration of the government and receiving foreign dignitaries. His Majesty is always on the move, visiting government departments and related institutions, security forces on military maneuvers, and villages including remote parts of the State. This brings him very close to the people, who love and revere him.
The promotion and strengthening of relations with the outside world also get top priority from His Majesty. He has traveled widely in Southeast Asia, East Asia, The Middle East, Europe, and the United States. He addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Brunei Darussalam's admission to the UN in September, 1984.
His Majesty takes great interests in sports, including polo in which he has excelled in matches against international teams both locally and outside of the State.
One of His Majesty's remarkable achievements was the setting up of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation in 1992. The foundation is a gift of His Majesty to his people and is devoted to, among other things, financing research-related works, particularly in the fields of knowledge.
His Majesty is married to Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajjah Saleha and has ten children - four princes and six princesses.
His Majesty's official residence is the Istana Nurul Iman, which is also the country's seat of administration.
Titahs (Speeches)
Milestone and State of the Nation
- New Year 2004 (in Malay)
- 20th National Day (2004) (in Malay)
- 57th Birthday Celebrations (in Malay)
- New Year 2005 (in Malay)
- 21st National Day (2005) (in Malay)
- New Cabinet and Cabinet Reshuffle 2005 (in Malay) NEW
Religious Occassions
- Mauliddin Rasul 1424 Hijrah (in Malay)
- Israk Mikraj 1424 (in Malay)
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1424 Hijrah (in Malay)
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1424 Hijrah for Young Professionals (in Malay)
- New Hijrah Year 1425 (in Malay)
- Hari Raya Haji 1425 (in Malay)
- New Hijrah Year 1426 (in Malay)
- Mauliddin Rasul 1426 Hijrah (in Malay)
State Visits
- State Banquet for President of Indonesia (in Malay)
- Gadjah Mada University Convocation (in Malay)
- State Banquet for President of Singapore (translated to Malay)
- Official Banquet for Prime Minister of Bangladesh (translated to Malay)
- State Banquet for King of Sweden (translated to Malay)
- State Banquet for President of Ukraine (translated to Malay)
- Ukraine National Technical University Convocation (June 2004)(translated to Malay)
- State Banquet for President of Singapore (March 2004)(translated to Malay)
- Official Banquet for Prime Minister of Laos (March 2005)(translated to Malay)
- State Banquet for President of People's Republic of China (April 2005)(translated to Malay)
Commemorative Occassions
- 10th Civil Service Day (in Malay)
- Royal Leadership Exhibition (in Malay)
- 39th SEAMEO Conference (translated to Malay)
- Meeting Brunei Students from UK and Eire (in Malay)
- Opening of Dar Takaful Building (in Malay)
- 18th ASEAN Labour Ministers Conference (in Malay)
Links
- www.brunei.gov.bn (Government Website)
- www.bruneisultan.com (Private Website)
- www.sultanate.com (Private Website)
- Sultan of Brunei Unofficial Website (Private Website)
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