Hassanal Bolkiah is both the 29th Yang di-Pertuan (Sultan) of Brunei and the country's Prime Minister since gaining independence from British rule in 1984; apart from Queen Elizabeth II, he is the longest-serving monarch

His Majesty has payed his first ever State Visit to Peru and will participate in the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting from 15 to 16 November 2024 in Lima under the title “Empower. Include. Grow”

His Majesty the Sultan attended the 2024 Sarawak Regatta in Kuching, Malaysia; the traditional Waterfront Festival assigned the title of 'King of the River' to decorated wooden boats manned by 30 rowers

882 Politeknik Brunei graduates, 494 females and 388 males, celebrated their achievements at the institution's Class of 2024 Convocation ceremony, which marked the completion of their three-year courses

The Muara Port Expansion Project, a key initiative to upgrade Brunei's primary port, was the focus of a stakeholder engagement session hosted by the Muara Port Company