(Bandar Seri Begawan, 19th) On the seventh day of the 22nd parliamentary session, the theme was to discuss the Appropriation Bill and the motion to determine funds for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
The review of the bill involved several key departments, including the Prime Minister's Office, the Department of Energy, the Public Service Department, among others. The discussions focused on issues such as energy transition, climate change countermeasures, as well as the construction of various infrastructures.
Member of Parliament Rosmahwati emphasized the nation’s commitment to energy transition and climate change, as well as the role of the Department of Energy. She suggested the formulation of more strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) for comprehensive monitoring, including green economic development, and requested clarification on the progress of the ASEAN Climate Change Center, including its programs and KPIs, to ensure its role as a regional knowledge hub is effectively fulfilled; measures in response to climate change, such as monitoring floods and housing projects, including geopolitical factors.
Members of Parliament
Member of Parliament Sujoey highlighted the role of the Prime Minister's Office in overseeing the implementation of Brunei Vision 2035, as well as the need to establish clear KPIs to identify weak links in the implementation process. He called for attention to the direction of development in the oil and gas industry, focusing on energy transition and workforce preparedness.
Member of Parliament Sulaiman emphasized the need to address the causes and response measures to the unstable power supply in Tutong District, as well as the allocation and progress of projects that ensure long-term power supply stability.
Member of Parliament Rahman stressed the need to strengthen the transformation of public services, including human resource development and change management; disclosed the implementation of flexible working hours in public services; addressed measures to resolve outstanding electricity payments and improve collection efficiency; clarified the impact of reduced allocations to the electricity services sector on power supply stability; and explained the Department of Energy's strategies for managing geopolitical risks and oil and gas prices.
Member of Parliament Muhammad expressed concerns about the safety risks of installing cables near residential areas, including electromagnetic field exposure and health impacts, and requested clarification on site selection reasons, long-term safety assessments, and mitigation measures.
Regarding the above proposals, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, Halbi, emphasized monitoring key performance indicators in the energy sector, covering upstream and downstream oil and gas, power supply security, as well as solar energy. These indicators are developed within the frameworks of Brunei Vision 2035 and the Economic Blueprint;
He also reported on the implementation status of the RKN-12 electricity project, including: project progress has reached about 50%, bundled contract adoption, and weekly monitoring of key projects; he explained that the power outages in the Tutong District are caused by aging infrastructure, and are being mitigated through mobile generators and business continuity plans;
He stated that the 66kV Kampong Pandan transmission project aims to improve the reliability of power supply to Belait District and support the development of the area; and called for the participation of stakeholders through discussions with village chiefs, village council heads, and government agencies; based on current experiences, he proposed suggestions to improve the implementation of future projects.
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy, Dato Liu Guangming, also introduced the implementation of smart meters at the meeting, intended to help manage overdue electricity payments; emphasized that Brunei is the host country of the ASEAN Climate Change Center, which is currently undergoing the approval process, and explained that the center is jointly managed by ASEAN; he also shared the achievements of the Brunei National Climate Change Policy (BNCCP), including the reduction of carbon emissions; elaborated on the importance of national adaptation strategies across various sectors; and introduced adaptation initiatives, including meteorological research, biodiversity, and policy support data.
The review of the bill involved several key departments, including the Prime Minister's Office, the Department of Energy, the Public Service Department, among others. The discussions focused on issues such as energy transition, climate change countermeasures, as well as the construction of various infrastructures.
Member of Parliament Rosmahwati emphasized the nation’s commitment to energy transition and climate change, as well as the role of the Department of Energy. She suggested the formulation of more strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) for comprehensive monitoring, including green economic development, and requested clarification on the progress of the ASEAN Climate Change Center, including its programs and KPIs, to ensure its role as a regional knowledge hub is effectively fulfilled; measures in response to climate change, such as monitoring floods and housing projects, including geopolitical factors.
Members of Parliament
Member of Parliament Sujoey highlighted the role of the Prime Minister's Office in overseeing the implementation of Brunei Vision 2035, as well as the need to establish clear KPIs to identify weak links in the implementation process. He called for attention to the direction of development in the oil and gas industry, focusing on energy transition and workforce preparedness.
Member of Parliament Sulaiman emphasized the need to address the causes and response measures to the unstable power supply in Tutong District, as well as the allocation and progress of projects that ensure long-term power supply stability.
Member of Parliament Rahman stressed the need to strengthen the transformation of public services, including human resource development and change management; disclosed the implementation of flexible working hours in public services; addressed measures to resolve outstanding electricity payments and improve collection efficiency; clarified the impact of reduced allocations to the electricity services sector on power supply stability; and explained the Department of Energy's strategies for managing geopolitical risks and oil and gas prices.
Member of Parliament Muhammad expressed concerns about the safety risks of installing cables near residential areas, including electromagnetic field exposure and health impacts, and requested clarification on site selection reasons, long-term safety assessments, and mitigation measures.
Regarding the above proposals, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, Halbi, emphasized monitoring key performance indicators in the energy sector, covering upstream and downstream oil and gas, power supply security, as well as solar energy. These indicators are developed within the frameworks of Brunei Vision 2035 and the Economic Blueprint;
He also reported on the implementation status of the RKN-12 electricity project, including: project progress has reached about 50%, bundled contract adoption, and weekly monitoring of key projects; he explained that the power outages in the Tutong District are caused by aging infrastructure, and are being mitigated through mobile generators and business continuity plans;
He stated that the 66kV Kampong Pandan transmission project aims to improve the reliability of power supply to Belait District and support the development of the area; and called for the participation of stakeholders through discussions with village chiefs, village council heads, and government agencies; based on current experiences, he proposed suggestions to improve the implementation of future projects.
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy, Dato Liu Guangming, also introduced the implementation of smart meters at the meeting, intended to help manage overdue electricity payments; emphasized that Brunei is the host country of the ASEAN Climate Change Center, which is currently undergoing the approval process, and explained that the center is jointly managed by ASEAN; he also shared the achievements of the Brunei National Climate Change Policy (BNCCP), including the reduction of carbon emissions; elaborated on the importance of national adaptation strategies across various sectors; and introduced adaptation initiatives, including meteorological research, biodiversity, and policy support data.