The oversized national flag of Brunei was officially lowered in the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex at the conclusion of the celebrations of His Majesty the Sultan's 71st birthday

The National flag was hoisted in a ceremony at Tutong District to mark the start of the Sultan’s birthday celebrations

With approximately 72% of its land currently under forest cover, Brunei committed to gazetting at least 55% of its land area as forest reserves in front of international authorities at the EU-Brunei Darussalam Partnership Facility, Berakas Forest Reserve

Nationwide special prayers held for health and well-being, held simultaneously at major mosques across all four districts; The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports promoted the Sunnat Hajat prayer initiative in collaboration with community groups