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Hassanal Bolkiah

Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah
The latest news, stories and updates on Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's longest-reigning monarchs.
Born
15 Jul 1946
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Sultan of Brunei
World’s longest-reigning living monarch, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, returns a salute during his 80th birthday celebrations at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei July 15. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region

The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say.

Brunei Darussalam

Brunei picks polo-loving pilot prince as foreign minister

China exports

China presses ahead with Southeast Asia port expansion as US tensions simmer

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Brunei Darussalam

Brunei’s 78-year-old sultan discharged from hospital in Malaysia

Sultan Hassanal will remain in Kuala Lumpur for a few more days to rest, his office has said.

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during the plenary session at the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 26. Photo: AP
Brunei Darussalam

Brunei’s 78-year-old sultan hospitalised in Malaysia

The sultan of Brunei is the world’s longest-reigning monarch – and one of its richest people. His office said he had been ‘feeling tired’.

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Asean

‘Concerned’ Asean leaders fail to issue fresh condemnation of Myanmar’s junta

Southeast Asia’s leaders reaffirm the bloc’s backing of a so-called five-point consensus as a road map for resolving Myanmar’s crisis.

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The Philippines

Philippines, Brunei boost maritime ties, with eye on Beijing in South China Sea

The deal involves development of maritime capabilities through joint skills training, as well as research and information sharing.

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Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left) with Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr prior to a meeting at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Royalty

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s watch collection, from Patek Philippe to Rolex

The prince’s favourite piece appears to be a black Casio G-Shock that goes for US$300 – modest, for a royal family reportedly worth US$28 billion

Singapore

Singapore jeweller behind Bruneian princess’ tiara basks in royal wedding glam

The tiara made of 18-carat gold and 838 diamonds first made its appearance at Princess Azemah Bolkiah’s wedding last year.

Royalty

What happened at Prince Mateen of Brunei’s overwhelmingly opulent 10-day wedding

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei is officially off the market, as the man once known as Asia’s most eligible bachelor has tied the knot with his ‘commoner’ wife, Anisha Isa-Kalebic

Prince Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Rosnah just got married in a lavish wedding. Photo: @tmski/Instagram
Royalty

‘I’m very happy for him’: leaders, royals grace Brunei prince’s wedding

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and royals from the Middle East among guests who attended the glittering event at the palace.

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Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah walk down the aisle during their wedding reception at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Newlywed ‘cultural Instagrammer’ prince leaves Brunei’s Gen Z smitten

The newlywed monarch, who flies in fighter jets and drives speedboats, has boosted efforts to make the royal family relevant to the country’s younger generation.

Royalty

‘Like a fairy tale’: Brunei prince marries commoner as royal event nears climax

A marriage ceremony for the polo-playing monarch and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah was held inside a gold-domed mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Royalty

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s upcoming 10-day wedding extravaganza

The first royal wedding of the year is set to commence this Sunday, and it’s taking place in Brunei this time round – here’s what we know about Prince Abdul Mateen’s lavish bash

Prince Abdul Mateen posted this photo of himself and his fiancée Anisha Isa Kalebic in early January on Instagram ahead of his 10-day-long nuptials. Photo: @tmski/Instagram
Weddings

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is getting married!

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is a trained helicopter pilot, polo player and a major in the Royal Brunei Air Force – so who’s the lucky lady he’s marrying?

=== PHOTO CAPTURED ONLINE=== Prince Mateen. Photo: @tmski/Instagram
Australia

Australia’s appetite for Asean trade set to grow as mindsets change: experts

Businesses rushing to find alternative manufacturing hubs outside China and maturing of Asean economies could change Australian mindsets, former trade chief Andrew Robb says.

Sri Lanka

Asia has 14 of the world’s top 25 shortest countries – can you guess who’s No 1?

There’s around a 20cm difference between children in the tallest and shortest nations, studies have found. Genes are part of the reason, but environmental factors such as poor diet could be more important.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet the Asian royals who dazzled at King Charles’ coronation

King Charles’ coronation saw many Asian royals dazzling in uniforms, traditional dresses and suits … from Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino to Thailand’s Queen Suthida

Crown Prince Akishino of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko; Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema; and Brunei’s head of state, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen arrive at the coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla in London, Britain, on May 6. Photos: Kyodo, Reuters
Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia’s Anwar sworn in as new PM; says China ties will be ‘enhanced’

Pakatan Harapan’s chief has been sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, after five days of political uncertainty.

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Royalty

5 richest queens of all time – net worths, ranked: Empress Wu to Cleopatra

No, not Queen Elizabeth – meet the richest female monarchs in history, from trillionaires Empress Wu and Catherine the Great, to the powerful Cleopatra and Isabella of Spain

US-China relations

As US and China vie for Asia-Pacific sway, France warns against divided world

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reiterated Asia-Pacific commitments as leaders gather for the Apec summit.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris addresses the Apec CEO summit in Bangkok on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Royalty

5 of the Sultan of Brunei’s most lavish supercars – out of his 7,000 rides

With a net worth of US$30 billion and a garage of over 7,000 cars, the Sultan of Brunei is no stranger to luxury wheels – here are five of his most extravagant and rare rides

The Sultan of Brunei owns some impressive supercars, from a McLaren F1 LM to a Ferrari F40. Photos: @lore_supercars, @bruneiroyalfamily, @carskeen, @joshleap.s/Instagram
Queen Elizabeth II

‘A good show’: why Asians in ex-British colonies tuned in to queen’s funeral

Despite intense discussions in the last week over the ills left behind in Asia during British colonial rule, millions of people from Singapore to India watched the pomp and ceremony of the queen’s funeral. What’s behind Asia’s colonial nostalgia?

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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen funeral an opportunity for UK, Asia to strengthen ‘delicate Commonwealth links’

Monday’s funeral will bring together leaders and royalty from around the world, including Asia, but representatives from Russia and Myanmar are not invited.

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Private jets

14 most extravagant celebrity private jets – from Kim K to Elon Musk

Kim K and Elon Musk own Gulfstreams, while Donald Trump and Joseph Lau opted for Boeings … so which billionaire owns the most extravagant private jet?

How do Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates get around? Why, private jet, of course! Photos: @elonrmuskk, @kimkardashian, @prince_alwaleed.bin_talal, @oprahwinfrey6195, @thisisbillgates/Instagram
Royalty

Meet Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise, newly engaged to a spirit guide

Märtha Louise is something of a black sheep, fulfilling her royal duties half the time and opening eyebrow-raising businesses and writing books the rest – and now she’s engaged to a ‘spirit guru’

Märtha Louise of Norway is newly engaged to the man she describes as her “twin flame”, Durek Verrett. Photo: @iam_marthalouise/Instagram
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Trouble in paradise? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent bad luck

The Sussexes have faced some bad luck lately, from cancelled Netflix shows to Meghan’s failed blog relaunch … what’s going on?

Royalty

Meet Prince Achileas-Andreas, the hunky royal of Greece and Denmark

He’s the son of Hong Kong-raised Crown Princess Marie-Chantal and Crown Prince Pavlos … here are 5 things to know about the handsome, jet-setting royal

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