Strengthening National Budget Coordination Among Key Topics in Development Fund Debate

Bandar seri begawan: Strengthening the coordination of the National Budget and the potential to develop the country's economic sector were among the focus of the debate on the Bill and Motion for the Development Fund. The discussions emphasized the necessity of aligning the National Budget with the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) and prioritizing the economic sector to achieve optimal development.

According to Radio Television Brunei, this debate also highlighted the importance of providing basic facilities and quality infrastructure as a significant effort to enhance the well-being of citizens. The discourse underscored the potential of the food, agriculture, and aquaculture sectors to evolve into strategic economic sectors on a national scale.

Additionally, the debate addressed the need to strengthen the cybersecurity framework and fraud prevention mechanisms to protect consumer interests. Emphasizing the role of auditing, it was discussed that the activities carried out by auditing agencies should be enhanced in a more proactive, effective, and systematic manner to ensure transparency and accountability in financial management.