Bandar seri begawan: The sitting began on 16th March morning with Questions for Oral Answers raised by Appointed Members. Among them, the setting of the country's energy mix and the Special Education Programme were discussed.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education, explained that the 'Individualised Education Plan' (IEP) continues to be strengthened to ensure every student with special needs receives appropriate learning approaches. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to enhancing educational support for students requiring special education.
On the cooperation of the Department of Energy with institutions of higher education and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, detailed that through continuous cooperation with international, regional partners and local institutions, the setting of the country's 'energy mix' will continue to be strengthened. This aims to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of the country's energy sector.
Regarding the gazetting of forest reserves which include areas of conservation, protection, production, and recreation as well as national parks, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, stressed that this approach ensures that forest areas with ecological importance continue to be protected.