BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has consented to the awarding of Citizenship Certificates to 618 recipients during the 44th Citizenship Certificate Presentation ceremony at BRIDEX Conference Hall, Kampong Jerudong Tuesday (April 7). Recipient Nasrudin Abd Rahman in an interview shared, “I have been waiting for this moment for around 30 years. Currently, I am retired and enjoying my retirement.”Meanwhile, Yong Siau Ling said, “I took the citizenship test and passed two years ago. I hope that I can contribute back to the country as much as possible after becoming a citizen.”She also extended her appreciation to His Majesty for granting her Brunei Citizenship. Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Setia Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, the guest of honour, presented the Citizenship Certificates to the recipients.

Source: The Star April 08, 2026 23:48 UTC