The Council of Cabinet Ministers (Malay: Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Kabinet) is the body of high-ranking Brunei officials, consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch of Brunei government. Led by the Sultan himself, who has also been the Prime Minister of Brunei since 1984.
The Council consists of the Prime Minister (the Sultan), the Senior Minister (the Crown Prince), ministers and the second ministers, and deputy ministers of respectives ministries. All of the ministers and deputy ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister-Sultan. The ministers are responsible directly to the Sultan and hold their seats at His Majesty's pleasure, usually reshuffle and nominate every 5 years.[1]
Current members
Since 30 January 2018 (reshuffle after 3 years since October 2015), the Council consists of the following:[2]
| Ministry | Minister | Deputy Minister |
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| Prime Minister's Office |
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| Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications |
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| Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports |
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| Ministry of Defence |
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| Ministry of Development |
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| Ministry of Education |
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| Ministry of Energy |
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| Ministry of Finance and Economy |
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| Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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| Ministry of Health |
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| Ministry of Home Affairs |
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| Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism |
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| Ministry of Religious Affairs |
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See also
- Government of Brunei
References
- ^ Constitution of Brunei Darussalam (PDF). Bandar Seri Begawan: Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei. 2010.
- ^ "Berkenan umum pelantikan kabinet baharu". Pelita Brunei (in Malay). Department of Information, Brunei. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.