The development of our human resources is an area in which we need to do well as it is decisive in determining the success of our diversification programme.

We are considering various ways of making use of our oil and gas downstream industries. This is to be complemented with the import of oil and gas from other sources as raw materials.

Today, bilateral relations with Britain are excellent, with cooperation in many areas and both countries continuing to work on strengthening these ties.

There is no conflict between favouring Islamic and traditional values and being more open and international.

Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.

As a small country, both in size and population, our future hinges on the quality of our people.

We need foreign skills to stay competitive.

Theory states that Allahs law is cruel and unfair, but Allah himself has said that his law is indeed fair.

We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies.

The level of our educational development is high and serves as a strong basis for our future progress.

Our strength in finance has led us to set up an international financial centre with medium and long-term objectives, especially to develop Islamic financial and insurance services.

When Millennials face turmoil, they don’t just need answers from God, they need God.

We all take the path leading to the mountain but don’t realize how cold it is at the top!

Time flows like memories on the shores of the past.

I do shadow boxing and use a heavy bag, but I don't spar with anyone.

Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.

It was easier to deal with poverty and death in India that the lack of spirituality in America.

Luck is a tag given by the mediocre to account for the accomplishments of genius.

As tennis players, you are never satisfied. We are greedy as players, always want better results.

I liked to read but, being a dancer, I didn't have a lot of time to read.

It's just as difficult to overcome success as it is to overcome failure.