Legislative Council (LegCo) Speaker Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib yesterday received a courtesy visit from Indonesia Regional Representatives Council’s Ethic Council Vice Chairman Dr Made Mangku Pastika and nine Members of Parliament (MPs) at the LegCo building.
The two parties discussed development and progress of Brunei and Indonesia as well as voiced appreciation for the long-standing ties between the two countries.
They also highlighted the code of ethic and code of conduct for MPs where the LegCo Speaker shared Standing Order – a guide in handling meetings, process in approving laws and LegCo members’ rights.
Dr Pastika shared that the Ethic Council was established in 2004 to monitor the code of conduct and ethics of MPs in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
The courtesy visit continued with a dialogue session between LegCo members and Indonesian MPs. They touched on the code of conduct and ethics as well as exchange views and opinions on the importance of MPs maintaining integrity by being honest, sincere and noble in all affairs.
The discussion also covered economy and well-being of Brunei and Indonesia and their people.
Clerk to the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet Ministers’ Council and Clerk to the LegCo Dr Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah and nine LegCo members were also present. – James Kon
