- Who is the current Prime Minister of Brunei?
- A) Hassanal Bolkiah
- B) Al-Muhtadee Billah
- C) Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III
- D) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
- Since when has Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah served as the Prime Minister of Brunei?
- A) 1967
- B) 1972
- C) 1984
- D) 1999
- What title does the Prime Minister of Brunei hold apart from being the Prime Minister?
- A) Sultan
- B) President
- C) Governor
- D) Emir
- Who was the first Prime Minister of Brunei after independence in 1984?
- A) Al-Muhtadee Billah
- B) Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III
- C) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
- D) Prince Jefri Bolkiah
- Which significant event took place in Brunei in 1984?
- A) Oil discovery
- B) Independence from British rule
- C) First democratic elections
- D) Establishment of a national airline
- Apart from being Prime Minister, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also holds the title of what?
- A) Defense Minister
- B) Finance Minister
- C) Religious Minister
- D) All of the above
- In Brunei, the role of the Prime Minister is closely linked with which monarchy?
- A) Absolute Monarchy
- B) Constitutional Monarchy
- C) Parliamentary Monarchy
- D) Democratic Monarchy
- The Prime Minister of Brunei is responsible for which of the following?
- A) Foreign Affairs
- B) Defense
- C) Finance
- D) All of the above
- Who is the Crown Prince of Brunei and next in line for the position of Prime Minister?
- A) Al-Muhtadee Billah
- B) Prince Jefri Bolkiah
- C) Abdul Mateen
- D) Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah became the Prime Minister after the country gained independence from which country?
- A) Malaysia
- B) United Kingdom
- C) Indonesia
- D) Singapore
- Who was the ruler of Brunei before Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah?
- A) Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III
- B) Al-Muhtadee Billah
- C) Sultan Muhammad
- D) Prince Jefri Bolkiah
- What is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiahās role in Bruneiās defense system?
- A) He is the Minister of Defense
- B) He appoints the Minister of Defense
- C) He only commands the military during war
- D) He has no role in defense
- The position of Prime Minister in Brunei was established in what year?
- A) 1959
- B) 1967
- C) 1984
- D) 1991
- Which family is the Brunei Prime Minister traditionally from?
- A) Bolkiah family
- B) Saifuddien family
- C) Sultanate of Johor
- D) Muda family
- How many Prime Ministers has Brunei had since its independence?
- A) 0
- B) 1
- C) 2
- D) 3
- The Prime Minister of Brunei also serves as the Minister of what other critical area?
- A) Finance
- B) Education
- C) Public Works
- D) Trade
- What is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Brunei?
- A) Royal Palace
- B) Istana Nurul Iman
- C) Prime Ministerās Mansion
- D) House of Brunei
- What title does the Prime Minister of Brunei hold in relation to Islam?
- A) Head of the Islamic Faith
- B) Imam of the Grand Mosque
- C) Chief Mufti
- D) Minister of Islamic Affairs
- What is the main duty of the Prime Minister of Brunei concerning the national economy?
- A) Implement education reforms
- B) Control natural resources
- C) Oversee the financial sector
- D) Build infrastructure
- What is one of the Prime Ministerās responsibilities in Bruneiās education system?
- A) Oversight of national educational policies
- B) Appoint university chancellors
- C) Develop international education ties
- D) Head of the Ministry of Education
- Which ministry does the Prime Minister of Brunei directly manage?
- A) Education Ministry
- B) Defense Ministry
- C) Health Ministry
- D) Trade Ministry
- Who succeeded Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III as the Prime Minister of Brunei?
- A) Al-Muhtadee Billah
- B) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
- C) Prince Jefri Bolkiah
- D) No one, as he retained the role
- The Prime Minister of Brunei has been in power since 1984. This duration makes him one of the:
- A) Longest-reigning monarchs in the world
- B) Shortest-serving heads of government
- C) Longest-serving elected officials
- D) Most elected leaders
- Who holds the power to appoint cabinet members in Brunei?
- A) The President
- B) The Prime Minister
- C) The Parliament
- D) The Judiciary
- The Prime Minister of Brunei is also responsible for implementing which legal system?
- A) Civil law
- B) International law
- C) Sharia law
- D) Maritime law
- What year did Brunei gain independence from British protection?
- A) 1971
- B) 1984
- C) 1990
- D) 2000
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah succeeded his father in 1967 but took full control as Prime Minister in what year?
- A) 1972
- B) 1984
- C) 1999
- D) 2002
- The Prime Minister of Brunei is also known for his wealth due to the control over which resource?
- A) Timber
- B) Oil and gas
- C) Gold
- D) Rubber
- What is the name of Bruneiās Prime Minister’s official office?
- A) Parliament House
- B) Nurul Palace
- C) Prime Minister’s Office
- D) State House
- Which international organization is Bruneiās Prime Minister involved in as a leading figure?
- A) ASEAN
- B) United Nations
- C) OPEC
- D) Commonwealth
Name | Term Start | Term End | Notes |
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III | 1950 | Present | The Sultan of Brunei; serves as Prime Minister since Brunei’s independence. |
Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud | 2005 | Present | Also holds the title of the 10th Yang Di-Pertua Negara; involved in governance and economic policies. |