Bandar Seri Begawan: The Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of the 21st Legislative Council session was conducted at the Dewan Majlis Building in Jalan Dewan Majlis. This event marks the initiation of discussions regarding the National Budget for the Financial Year 2025/2026. The ceremony was attended by His Majesty's son and brothers, including His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office as Ex-Officio Member; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon his arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Speaker of the Legislative Council, and Doctor Dayang Hajah Huraini binti Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hurairah, Clerk to the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet Ministers' Council, and Clerk to the Legislative Council.
His Majesty's presence at the Dewan Persidangan was marked by a ceremonial procession that included the bringing in of the Ceremonial Mace of the Legislative Council. The Doa Selamat was recited by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
The 21st Legislative Council Session is set to deliberate and approve the Supply Bill 2025/2026, signifying a crucial step in the country's legislative and financial planning.