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2010 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle
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Brunei cabinet reshuffle undertaken by Hassanal Bolkiah
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Hassanal Bolkiah carried out the fourth reshuffle of his government on 29 May 2010, appointing the first female deputy minister and replacing three ministers. The announcement was delivered during a televised speech at 3:50 pm.Jaafar Ibrahim 2010-06-02 Rombakan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/Jun/PB020610.pdf 2025-01-27 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 1 ms The previous cabinet had been reshuffled in 2005 for a five-year term,Jaafar Ibrahim 2005-05-25 Rombakan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-menteri Kabinet https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2005/25%20MEI%202005.pdf 2025-01-13 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 1 and 16 ms followed by the next one in 2015.Pg. Hajah Fatimah Pg. Haji Md. Noor 2015-10-24 Rombakan Kabinet https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2015/Oktober/pelitabrunei_241015.pdf 2025-01-27 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 1 ms
The cabinet reshuffle had modifications implemented were a minor step toward better governance, even though many ministers kept their jobs and the sultan still served as finance, defence, and the prime ministership. The nation's first female cabinet member, Adina Othman, was appointed deputy minister of culture, youth and sports in the new administration.Freedom House 2012-06-08 Freedom in the World 2012 - Brunei https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/freehou/2012/en/86770 live https://web.archive.org/web/20240621065641/https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/freehou/2012/en/86770 2024-06-21 2025-01-28 www.refworld.org United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees en Four deputy ministers were sworn in as new cabinet ministers, and three existing ministers kept their current portfolios.2010-05-29 Sultan reveals major cabinet reshuffle https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/bn-ko/brd/m_2294/view.do?seq=748995&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&multi_itm_seq=0&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&company_cd=&company_nm= 2025-01-28 overseas.mofa.go.kr Borneo Bulletin Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Brunei
According to the sultan's televised speech, the cabinet reshuffle aimed to enhance efficiency, foster dynamic leadership, and align with national objectives. It was significant for the appointment of Brunei's first female attorney general and deputy minister, reflecting the sultan's commitment to gender inclusion. By combining experienced leaders with fresh talent, the reshuffle sought to drive economic growth and competitiveness.Jaafar Ibrahim 2010-06-02 Lantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet 2010-2015 https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/Jun/PB020610.pdf 2025-01-28 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 3 and 7 ms However, Jane's Intelligence suggested that the reshuffle was an effort to replace conservative ministers with a more corporate and technically experienced team.Roberts 2011 39 Despite ongoing concerns about restrictions on freedoms and gender discrimination, as noted in the U.S. Department of State's 2009 Human Rights Report, Brunei has made gradual progress in women's rights, including the removal of a policy requiring female civil servants to resign upon marriage and the appointment of high-profile women to leadership positions.Roberts 2011 40
On 9 June 2010, members of the newly formed cabinet were sworn in for a five-year term during a ceremony at the palace.Jaafar Ibrahim Dk. Hajah Fatimah Pg. Haji Md. Noor 2010-06-12 Menteri-Menteri Kabinet, Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri Mengangkat Sumpah https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/Jun/PB120610.pdf 2025-01-29 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 1 and 3 ms On 8 July, the sultan chaired the first cabinet meeting following the reshuffle, which was also held at the palace.Azaraimy HH 2010-07-09 His Majesty attends first Cabinet Ministers meeting http://www.sultanate.com/news_server/2010/9_jul_1.html 2025-01-28 www.sultanate.com Borneo Bulletin
Cabinet-level changes
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Ministerhttps://www.information.gov.bn/Media%20Document%20Library/Brunei%20Today/brunei%20in%20brief_FINAL%202.pdf Brunei Darussalam In Brief Department of Information 2013 978-99917-49-47-1 Musa bin Mohidin Bandar Seri Begawan 52–57 Position before reshuffle Result of reshuffleJaafar Ibrahim Dk. Hajah Fatimah Pg. Haji Md. Noor 2010-06-12 Pelantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/Jun/EK120610.pdf 2025-01-29 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 1 and 6 ms94x94pxHazair AbdullahDeputy Minister of Health Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports113x113pxAbu Bakar ApongMinister of CommunicationsBecame Minister of Education94x94pxAbdullah BakarMinister of DevelopmentBecame Minister of Communications112x112pxMohammad DaudMinister of Energy at the Prime Minister's OfficeLeft the government113x113pxSuyoi OsmanMinister of HealthBecame Minister of Development 113x113px Badaruddin Othman Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Became Minister of Home Affairs113x113pxPengiran MohammadDeputy Minister of EducationBecame Minister of Religious Affairs 94x94px Zain Serudin Minister of Religious Affairs Left the government113x113pxAbdul Rahman TaibMinister of Education Left the government94x94pxYasmin UmarDeputy Minister of DefenceBecame Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office113x113pxAdanan YusofMinister of Home AffairsBecame Minister of Health
Junior ministerial changes
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Minister Position before reshuffle Result of reshuffle94x94pxBahrin AbdullahPermanent Secretary at the Ministry of FinanceBecame Deputy Minister of FinanceHamdillah Abdul WahabDeputy Minister of Industry and Primary ResourcesLeft the government94x94pxAli ApongPermanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's OfficeBecame Deputy Minister of DevelopmentDani IbrahimDeputy Minister of Home AffairsLeft the governmentEusoff Agaki IsmailDeputy Minister at the Prime Minister's OfficeLeft the governmentYusoff IsmailMember of the Public Service CommissionBecame Deputy Minister of EducationAbdul Wahab JunedNoneBecame Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office113x113pxHalbi Mohammad YussofHigh Commissioner of Brunei to MalaysiaBecame Deputy Minister of Home AffairsAdina OthmanDirector of Community DevelopmentNon-ministerial positionBecame Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports113x113pxMustappa SiratPermanent Secretary I at the Ministry of DefenceBecame Deputy Minister of Defence113x113pxPengiran BahromDeputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious AffairsBecame Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs
Later changes
The sultan ordered the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and the Department of Economic Planning and Development to be placed under the Prime Minister's Office, appointing Ali Apong as deputy minister and chairman of BEDB, replacing Timothy Ong, effective 18 November 2010.2010-11-20 Dilantik menjadi Timbalan Menteri di JPM https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/November/PB201110.pdf 2025-01-30 www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn Pelita Brunei 24 ms
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Minister Position before reshuffle Result of reshuffle Effective from94x94pxAli ApongDeputy Minister of DevelopmentBecame Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office18 November 2010
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References
Roberts Christopher 2011 Brunei Darussalam: Consolidating the Foundations of its Future? https://www.jstor.org/stable/41418636 Southeast Asian Affairs Singapore ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute 35–50 10.1355/aa11-1d 0377-5437 41418636 1885/17803 free subscription
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