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Brunei Cabinet Shuffle Adds New Ministries, Top Princes, Record Women

6/5/2026

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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major cabinet reshuffle, creating three new portfolios and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Prince Abdul Malik received his first cabinet role as Minister in the Prime Minister's Office.
Prince Abdul Mateen, a polo enthusiast, was appointed foreign minister.
The reshuffle produced the highest number of female cabinet members to date.

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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major cabinet reshuffle, creating three new portfolios and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Prince Abdul Malik received his first cabinet role as Minister in the Prime Minister's Office.
Prince Abdul Mateen, a polo enthusiast, was appointed foreign minister.
The reshuffle produced the highest number of female cabinet members to date.