Being able to enjoy 40 years of independence is a blessing from Allah the Almighty, said His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during a titah yesterday to mark the Sultanate’s 40th National Day today. His Majesty