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This post is titled New Era Dawns In Brunei by author SoulJah.
About damn time too... I've been talking about these kinda reforms under my breath to my colleagues, and the point of this website initially was to promote self reliance and not relying solely on a couple of useless government officials.
Source : http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/July04/170704/nite07.htm
| By Maya Salleh Bandar Seri Begawan - The landmark Titah by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei on his 58th birthday continued to generate nationwide and worldwide acclaim as the monarch set the pace to an era of constitutional reforms in the Sultanate. As the people celebrated the Royal birthday amidst the sanguine news that they would soon have a greater role in running the country, reaction to it internationally was equally positive. The milestone announcement understandably ushered exciting response among a cross-section of the community, besides euphoria for a hopeful future. His Majesty stated that the Brunei parliament will be reconvened for the first time in decades as part of political reforms to "engage the citizens". The Monarch also stated the decision to revitalise the parliament is to "give priority to widening the opportunities to the public to engage and contribute to national progress". International electronic and print media lost no time in picking up the story and making news-breaking headlines of it during the past 36 hours. Brunei - based diplomats were apparently busy in conveying the good news to their respective governments. But most of all it's the people of Brunei who reacted with tumultuous joy over the Sultan's announcement. The projected reforms certainly reflected the sincere wish of His Majesty to provide greater opportunity to the people to contribute towards the nation-building process, a political analyst surmised yesterday. It is indeed a genuine and gracious gesture by the monarch to let the people play a decisive role in the legislative process, he added. Referring to the 1959 Constitution in the Titah, His Majesty said it has been reviewed and a body will be formed for the long-term economic development plan. The announcements were regarded timely by the general public who anticipated further details to be revealed in the days ahead. Expressing his views to the Borneo Bulletin, the President of Brunei Solidarity National Party (PPKB), Dr Hj Hatta Hj Zainal Abidin, said the announcement is apt following the 20 years of Brunei's full independence. He expressed optimism and believed that the future elected members of the parliament will act as the voice of the masses. The announcements were seen as a special gift from His Majesty and, priceless to his subjects. He believed that the revitalisation of the parliament will enhance the political system of the government as he also noted that issues pertaining to the country's political issues can be healthily deliberated between the subjects and government. Bulletin also sought foreign reaction to the news. In response US Ambassador Mr. Gene B. Christy spoke of the meeting between His Majesty and President Bush during the 201h anniversary of the National Endowment for Democracy last November where President Bush observed that "there are... central principles common to every successful society in every culture. "Successful societies limit the power of the state and the power of the military so that government responds to the will of the people and not the will of the elite. Successful societies protect freedom with the consistent, impartial rule of law instead of selectively applying the law to punish political opponents. Successful societies allow room for healthy civic institutions, for political parties and labour unions and independent newspapers and broadcast media. "Successful societies guarantee religious liberty, the right to serve and honour God without fear of persecution. Successful societies privatise their economies and secure the rights of property. They prohibit and punish official corruption, and invest in the health and education of their people. They recognise the rights of women. And instead of directing hatred and resentment against others, successful societies appeal to the hopes of their own people." In this regard, the Ambassador lauded the Monarch's titah as Brunei has enjoyed several successful decades of peace, prosperity and stability. The steps His Majesty announced should, as they are implemented, bring about important changes and contribute to Brunei's continued social, economic and political success. Speaking in a telephone interview last night the author of "Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien and Britain: The Making of Brunei Darussalam", Dr. B. A. Hussainmiya, stated that His Majesty's announcement enhances Brunei's international standing further. It is a timely step to get people involved in public policy matters. The most important thing is that the proposed Legislation Council must ensure the continuity of Brunei's monarchic traditions and at the same time guarantee the security and happiness of the rakyat as it had been achieved during the last two decades or so. Dr Hussainmiya is also the author of the "The Brunei Constitution of 1959: An inside history". A private school teacher expressed deep respect for the announcement stating reforms to increase the entry levels of students into the government workforce should be reviewed in order to keep the students in schools, instead of dropping out earlier. This, he said, will help to educate the people so that the future generations will be in safe hands. A recent graduate of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam was also bubbling with excitement in the anticipation of further details relating to His Majesty's announcements citing that with the reforms and inclusion of the rakyat's voice, graduates will have wider opportunities to participate in the development of Brunei Darussalam. She also stated that the younger generations will be awoken to a new era and defer from heavy reliance on the government, succinctly quoting the famous remark by the late American president, President John F. Kennedy, "don't ask what the country can do for you but ask what you can do for the, country." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin |
About damn time too... I've been talking about these kinda reforms under my breath to my colleagues, and the point of this website initially was to promote self reliance and not relying solely on a couple of useless government officials.
Sultan, I salute you...
Source : http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/July04/170704/nite07.htm
Posted by SoulJah at 2:30:00 AM
