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In past titahs, 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 has
urged Bruneians to implement Brunei
Vision 2035 with full commitment and
determination.
This vision aspires that by 2035, Brunei
Darussalam develops into a nation
which will be widely recognised for
the accomplishment of its educated
and highly skilled people measured by
the highest international standards;
quality of life that is among the top 10
nations in the world and a dynamic and
sustainable economy with income per
capita within the top 10 countries in
the world.
In a titah delivered during an
unscheduled visit to the Ministry of
Education (MoE) at the Old Airport
Berakas in mid-January this year,
His Majesty said, the MoE, one of the
biggest ministries in the government,
carries the mission of delivering
quality education to realise Brunei
Vision 2035.
In past titahs, His Majesty had urged
Bruneians not to let Brunei Vision
2035 be just intellectual rhetoric and
sound beautiful only when expressed
in words, but to implement it with full
commitment and determination.
His Majesty said the people should be
more agile to produce high results that
can contribute to progress and help
the nation realise the vision.
To realise this vision, the ruler also
called on the people to unite and not
disintegrate, and urged efforts made
are relevant, through consultation and
meet the current trend. And this is the
key to success of Brunei Vision 2035.
This requires the involvement of all
parties in the government and private
sectors through unity, understanding
and work as a team.
HisMajesty also said Brunei Vision 2035
is getting nearer and all parties should
intensify efforts towards realising
the vision. Achieving the aspiration
of Brunei Vision 2035 is not only the
responsibility of the government but
also requires the involvement of all
stakeholders, including the private
sector, grassroots leaders, associations
and everyone in the country.
His Majesty also consented to Brunei
Darussalam’s Economic Blueprint:
Towards a Dynamic and Sustainable
Economy to plan the country’s
economic direction towards achieving
the third goal of Brunei Vision 2035
which is a ‘Dynamic and Sustainable
Economy’, the Ministry of Finance and
Economy announced.
The blueprint aims to act as a guide to
align policies, strategies and initiatives
by the government and private sector
towards achieving the third goal of
Brunei Vision 2035.
The success of the Economic Blueprint
will help Brunei Darussalam to move
from a highly dependent oil and gas
economy to a dynamic and sustainable
economyprovidingmoremeaningfuland
high-value employment opportunities
for the people and harnessing the latest
technology in line with the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (4IR).
The preparation of the economic
blueprint has taken into account the
views and perspectives of stakeholders,
namely the government and the private
sector, through consultation sessions
which have been conducted.
In achieving the objectives, four main
macroeconomic goals are intended,
namely high and sustainable economic
growth which is not affected by any
economic uncertainties; economic
diversification which is to increase the
contribution of the Non-Oil and Gas
sector; macroeconomic stability which
is among others moderate inflation,
fiscal sustainability and trade surplus;
and low unemployment rate.
In ensuring that the goals will be
achieved, six aspirations have been
identified in the economic blueprint:
productive and vibrant businesses;
skilled, adaptable and innovative
people; open and globally connected
economy; sustainable environment;
high quality and competitive economic
infrastructure; and good governance
and public service excellence.
In achieving the aspirations, it is
important to adopt a collaborative
whole-of-nation approach involving all
parties. The private sector will serve
as the driving force of the country’s
economy and the government sector
will continue to play a role in facilitating
the success of the development of
the country. Investors in the country
and from overseas will have a role in
introducing new industries. Members
of the public and residents of Brunei
Darussalam must practice the culture
of
Berkarih, Bejarih, Belurih
.
Citizens across all sectors urged to accomplish Brunei Vision 2035
with full commitment and determination.
AZLAN OTHMAN