Bandar Seri Begawan: The ability to make future predictions is important from several angles, including the formulation of resilient policies, optimal use of resources and better preparation in the face of crises. The Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence emphasized that today's leadership is not only focused on solving current problems, but also includes the ability to look far into the future to ensure the continued implementation of national priorities. Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof highlighted the need for the Public Service to be adaptive to changes occurring in the increasingly challenging public sector landscape.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat stressed the importance of openness to modern management approaches, especially in fully utilizing the potential of current digital technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, AI, which is capable of transforming service delivery more quickly, efficiently, and responsively.
Yang Berhormat was speaking during the Certificate Presentation Ceremony for officers under the 31st Executive Development Programme for Senior Government Officers; 35th Executive Development Programme for Middle Management Officers as well as the Young Executive Programme Cohort 9. The event took place at the Prime Minister's Office. During the programme, participants were given practical exposure through work placements, community projects, study visits, and dialogue sessions.