Prime Minister of Brunei

Prime Minister of Brunei
Perdana Menteri Brunei
ڤردان منتري بروني
Emblem of Brunei
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan
since 1 January 1984
Government of Brunei
Prime Minister's Office
StyleHis Majesty
Member ofPrime Minister's Office
Council of Cabinet Ministers
Legislative Council of Brunei
Privy Council of Brunei
Council of Succession
Religious Council of Brunei
SeatPrime Minister's Office, Bandar Seri Begawan
AppointerHassanal Bolkiah
as Sultan of Brunei
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Brunei
Formation29 September 1959; 65 years ago (1959-09-29)
as Chief Minister
1 January 1984; 40 years ago (1984-01-01)
as Prime Minister
First holderIbrahim Mohammad Jahfar
as Chief Minister
Hassanal Bolkiah
as Prime Minister
DeputySenior Minister of Brunei
Websitehttp://www.pmo.gov.bn

The prime minister of Brunei (Malay: Perdana Menteri Brunei; Jawi: ڤردان منتري بروني) is the head of government of Brunei. Concurrently, the title is held by the sultan of Brunei, who as sultan is also the head of state of the country. The prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, minister of finance and economy, and minister of defence are all the Sultan of Brunei. He is Brunei's Supreme Executive Authority in his capacity as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan. The Privy Council, the Council of Succession, the Religious Council, the Council of Cabinet Ministers, and the Legislative Council support him in carrying out his responsibilities.[1]

  1. ^ "Prime Minister". www.pmo.gov.bn. Retrieved 2024-05-27.