Council of Cabinet Ministers

Council of Cabinet Ministers
Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Kabinet
National emblem of Brunei
Cabinet overview
Formed18 October 1959; 65 years ago (1959-10-18)
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
HeadquartersPrime Minister's Office
Cabinet executives
Websitewww.councils.gov.bn

The Council of Cabinet Ministers (Malay: Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Kabinet) is the body of high-ranking Brunei officials, consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch of Brunei government. Led by the Sultan himself, who has also been the Prime Minister of Brunei since 1984.

The Council consists of the Prime Minister (the Sultan), the Senior Minister (the Crown Prince), ministers and the second ministers, and deputy ministers of respectives ministries. All of the ministers and deputy ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister-Sultan. The ministers are responsible directly to the Sultan and hold their seats at His Majesty's pleasure, usually reshuffle and nominate every 5 years.[1]

  1. ^ Constitution of Brunei Darussalam (PDF). Bandar Seri Begawan: Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei. 2010.