Asean is obviously a very important association for us. Over the past 30 years Asean has made great strides in regional cooperation covering a number of areas, although recently it has been under strain because of the financial crisis and other challenges. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
As a small country, both in size and population, our future hinges on the quality of our people. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
Theory states that Allah’s law is cruel and unfair, but Allah himself has said that his law is indeed fair. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
With faith and gratitude to Allah the almighty, I declare that tomorrow, Thursday May 1, 2014, will see the enforcement of sharia law phase one, to be followed by the other phases. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
The development of our human resources is an area in which we need to do well as it is decisive in determining the success of our diversification programme. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
The level of our educational development is high and serves as a strong basis for our future progress. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
Our strength in finance has led us to set up an international financial centre with medium and long-term objectives, especially to develop Islamic financial and insurance services. Hassanal Bolkiah Read Quote
