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This rebranding signified the department's broader role as a central agency for managing and developing the human resources of Brunei's public service. [4] On 2 January 2020, JPA relocated its headquarters to Jalan Kumbang Pasang, Bandar Seri Begawan. [5] [6] On 1 July 2021, the department marked its golden jubilee, celebrating 50 years of ...
The politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, whereby the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government. Brunei is the only ruling state with an absolute monarchy in Southeast Asia. As of 2023, Brunei is one of seven monarchic dictatorships in the world. [1]
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO; Malay: Jabatan Perdana Menteri, JPM) is the leading and largest cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei.It serves as the immediate office of the country's prime minister, as well as oversees several key government departments.
The common law legal system covers most of Brunei's laws. The structure of the common law courts in Brunei starts with the magistracy. There are currently less than 10 magistrates for the country, all of whom are locals. A rung above the magistracy is the intermediate courts. This was set up to be a training ground for the local.
Brunei has a parliament but there are no elections; the last election was held in 1962. [5] Under Brunei's 1959 constitution, the Sultan is the head of state with full executive authority. Since the 1962 Brunei revolt, this authority has included emergency powers, which are renewed every two years, as well as the imposition of martial law. [6]
The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC; Malay: Pejabat Peguam Negara) is the public prosecutor of Brunei, and legal adviser to the Government of Brunei.The functions of the attorney general are carried out with the assistance of the deputy attorney-general and the solicitor-general, through the AGC.
The Brunei People's Independence Front Party (BAKER) party's Secretary-General II, Zainal Abidin Puteh, presented a motion during the May 1968 Legislative Council Meeting that called for Brunei to become independent and establish a democratic system of governance. He insisted throughout the conference that a poll be conducted by the government ...
The administrative divisions of Brunei Darussalam mainly consist of daerah , mukim (sub-districts), and kampung or kampong . They are organised hierarchically in Brunei Darussalam , with daerah being the largest first level, and kampong the smallest third level.