Bruneian government ministry
The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE; Malay: Kementerian Kewangan dan Ekonomi) is a cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which is responsible for the monetary, fiscal and economic policies and development in the country. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984. It is currently led by a minister in which the incumbent is Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, as well as a second minister and two deputy ministers.
Departments
The ministry oversees the following departments:[5]
- Treasury Department (Pejabat Treasury) — obeys the law known as "The 1983 Financial Regulation". The rule also makes reference to later official circulars from MoFE and the Prime Minister's Office;
- Royal Customs and Excise Department (Jabatan Kastam dan Eksais Diraja; RCED) — leading organisation for the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) indicator Trading Across Borders (TAB);
- Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (Jabatan Perancangan Ekonomi dan Statistik; DEPS) — in line with Wawasan Brunei 2035, DEPD aims to foster Brunei's sustainable economic growth through visionary planning, innovative implementation involving all societal sectors, and the provision of high-quality, internationally-aligned statistics.
Budget
In the fiscal year 2022–23, the ministry has been allocated a budget of B$1 billion[d], an eight percent increase from the previous year.[2]
List of ministers
First minister
Second minister
Deputy minister
See also
Notes
- ^ The official Malay name upon the appointment was Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah.[4]
- ^ The official Malay name upon the appointment was Awang Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid.[4]
- ^ The official Malay name upon the appointment was Pengiran Hajah Zety Sufina binti Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sani.[4]
- ^ ≈US$718 million as of July 2022[6]
References
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- ^ The Scoop (7 June 2022). "HM announces major cabinet shakeup — full list of appointees". The Scoop. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d Ali Rahman, Muhammad Khairulanwar (8 June 2022). "Perlantikan, Pertukaran Menteri Kabinet, Timbalan Menteri" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). No. 67 #69. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Ministry of Finance and Economy - Departments". www.mofe.gov.bn. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "1,000,000,000 BND to USD - Bruneian Dollars to US Dollars Exchange Rate". XE.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "Ministry of Finance". The Government of Brunei Darussalam Official Website. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
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- ^ a b Scoop, The (30 January 2018). "HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle - full list of new appointees". The Scoop. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty pays last respects to late Pehin Dato Hj Awg Ahmad Wally Skinner". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam. Broadcasting and Information Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. 2003. p. 9.
- ^ "Ucapan Setinggi-tinggi Tahniah" (PDF). Ministry of Development Negara Brunei Darussalam. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Hennida, Citra; Wardhana, Agastya; Sahab, Ali; Saadah, Kholifatus; Pratiwi, Fadhila Inas; Ratmoko, Eko (22 December 2020). Respons Negara-Negara Asia Tenggara Terhadap Dominasi China (in Indonesian). Airlangga University Press. p. 204. ISBN 978-602-473-670-5.
- ^ "SCENE SETTING SPEAKER IN "THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN ASEAN'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY" PANEL DISCUSSION". ASEAN BAC. 2022.
- ^ Azmi, Azrol (3 October 2018). "Sultan attends swearing-in ceremony of deputy ministers". Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Bandial, Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar, Ain (7 June 2022). "HM: New cabinet must carry out duties with 'full loyalty and responsibility'". The Scoop. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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