Bandar seri begawan: In the Motion for Royal Speech, Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs, highlighted the crucial role of the Legislative Council as a platform for strategic debate.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the Minister of Religious Affairs described the Legislative Council as an essential instrument of national debate in its modern context, maintaining its Islamic Bruneian character. The council has been effective in safeguarding Brunei, demonstrating resilience despite the nation's small geographic footprint, ensuring that the welfare of its people remains a priority.