Author: Shareen Han

• Competitiveness no longer an option for Brunei
• Focus on public safety, social welfare
• Economic growth to be slow
• Business tax to be cut in stages from 30 to 27.5%
• Call for healthcare insurance coverage or medicare scheme
• Development projects get $1.05 billion
• Symbol of pride, consensus
• Agricultural growth can help raise living standard: HM
• Upgrade Brunei airport to give tourists positive image
• Call for more rapid and efficient implementation of ICT projects
• Public owes govt $226m in unpaid utility bills
• SMEs to cluster for competitiveness