The issues of hardworking public servants not receiving recognition was raised by Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Haji Salleh Bostaman bin Haji Zainal Abidin during the 20th session of the LegCo meeting yesterday.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, while admitting that their recognition is limited, said the dedication of public servants is the backbone of national development as they improve the daily life of the people.
He also called on public servants to continue upholding the strong national identity and place their trust on Allah the Almighty. “The sincerity with tawakal will bring blessings and recognition from Allah the Almighty,” said the minister.
Meanwhile, on the suggestion to livestream the LegCo session by LegCo member Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi said Radio Television Brunei (RTB) broadcasts the meeting daily on television, radio and RTB Go.
The report, he added, is also available in Pelita Brunei, private print media and the Department of Councils of State website. – Azlan Othman