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Executive branch Brunei, in 35 editions.
The entry for Brunei published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 20 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 20
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- sultan,
- prime minister,
- Council of Cabinet Ministers
sultan, prime minister, Council of Cabinet Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- sultan,
- prime minister,
- Council of Cabinet Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Council:
- last held in March 1962; in 1970 the Council was changed to an appointive body by decree of the sultan and no elections are planned
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
sultan, prime minister, Council of Cabinet Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji
HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
Legislative Council:
last held in March 1962; in 1970 the Council was changed to an appointive
body by decree of the sultan and no elections are planned
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Council:
- last held in March 1962; in 1970 the Council was changed to an appointive body by decree of the sultan and no elections are planned
Published as “Executive branch”
- sultan,
- prime minister,
- Council of Cabinet Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
Legislative Council:
last held in March 1962; in 1970 the Council was changed to an appointive
body by decree of the sultan and no elections are planned
sultan, prime minister, Council of Cabinet Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji
HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
Legislative Council:
last held in March 1962; in 1970 the Council was changed to an appointive
body by decree of the sultan and no elections are planned
The entry for Brunei did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers; composed chiefly of members of the royal family
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His
Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers; composed chiefly of members of
the royal family
- chief of state and head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967) is a traditional Islamic monarch
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers is composed chiefly of members of the royal family, appointed and presided over by the sultan; deals with executive matters
chief of state and head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His
Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967) is a traditional Islamic monarch
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers; Ministers is composed chiefly of members of
of the royal family family, appointed and presided over by the sultan;
deals with executive matters
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the sultan; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the sultan) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the sultan) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the sultan) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the sultan is a traditional Islamic monarch
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5
October 1967); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head
of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5
October 1967); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head
of government
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by
the sultan; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the
sultan) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members
appointed by the sultan) that deals with constitutional matters, and
the Council of Succession (members appointed by the sultan) that
determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections: none; the sultan is a traditional Islamic monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the sultan; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the sultan) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the sultan) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the sultan) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the sultan is a traditional Islamic monarch
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5
October 1967); note - the note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head
government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5
October 1967); note - the note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head
government
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by
the sultan; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the
sultan) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members
appointed by the sultan) that deals with constitutional matters, and
the Council of Succession (members appointed by the sultan) that
determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections: none; the sultan is a traditional Islamic monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5
October 1967); note-the sultan note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of
of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri
Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(since 5note-the sultan note--the monarch is both the chief of state
and head of
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by
the sultan; monarch; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by thesultan) monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members
appointed by the sultan) monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and
and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the sultan) that monarch)
that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections: none; the sultan is a traditional Islamic monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Serinote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Padukanote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of state
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by
note: there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of governmentHis Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of governmentmatters matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
note:
The same text in 5 editions, 2002 to 2006.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government 1967)
cabinet: Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet:
Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet:
Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarch monarchy is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state (Yang Di-Pertuan Agong) and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state (Yang Di-Pertuan Agong) and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet:
Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state (Yang Di-Pertuan Agong) and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- deals with executive matters;
- note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both the chief of state (Yang Di-Pertuan Agong) and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet:
Council of Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with constitutional matters, and the Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary
The same text in 6 editions, 2015 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- note - 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council
- elections/appointments:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state:(Yang Di-Pertuan Agong) and head of government
head of government:
cabinet:Cabinet Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; deals with executive matters; note - there is also a Religious Council (members 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch) that advises on religious matters, a monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council (members appointed by the monarch) that deals with for constitutional matters, and the issues, Council of Succession (members appointed by the monarch) that determines the succession to the throne if the need arises Succession, and Legislative Council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- note(s)- 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council;
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
- elections/appointments:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; note - note(s)- 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council Council; Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- note - 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council;
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
- elections/appointments:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; note(s)- note - 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council; Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch;
- note - 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council;
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
- elections/appointments:
none; the monarchy is hereditary
note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government 1967)
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; note - 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council; Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary
note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch
- election/appointment process:
- none; the monarchy is hereditary
note 1: the monarch is both chief of state and head of government, as well as Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
note 2: 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for Constitutional Issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed and presided over by the monarch; monarch
election/appointment process: none; the monarchy is hereditary
note - 1: the monarch is both chief of state and head of government, as well as Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade
note 2: 4 additional advisory councils appointed by the monarch are the Religious Council, Privy Council for constitutional issues, Constitutional Issues, Council of Succession, and Legislative Council; Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah is also Minister of Finance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs and Trade Council
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary
note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Brunei: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/brunei/executive-branch.