“Titah 79 isn’t just a birthday speech. It’s a call to action. A King leads - will the nation follow?” From land reform to digital ethics, fair wages to youth empowerment - His Majesty has spoken. The question now: Are we listening?
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 16 JULY 2025: The titah of His Majesty the Sultan on his 79th birthday was no ordinary royal message. It was a quiet yet firm reminder that leadership is being exercised with vision, responsibility, and rahmah.
Yet one cannot help but feel - His Majesty is waiting for the rest of us to move. As always, the speech opened with gratitude and humility - our cultural hallmark of harmony and decorum.
But for those who listen closely, this titah was more than ceremonial - it was a mirror held up to the nation.
Wawasan Brunei 2035 is now said to be semakin rancak - a diplomatic nudge that we are still in motion.
“Rancak” isn’t “berjaya sepenuhnya.” It's movement - but not arrival.
And the rakyat can feel that. The blueprints - human capital, Social, and economic - are acknowledged.
But His Majesty knows: ideas are not enough. We’ve had taskforces, studies, and consultants - but the rakyat still queue, still wait, still wonder.
So when His Majesty praises the initiatives, it's also a subtle push: Walk the talk, now, not later.
Policies must evolve with the times, adapting to shifting social landscapes and genuine public needs.
Hence, the overdue Land Code amendment will take effect this August.
For the stateless, long waiting on the sidelines - it’s a flicker of recognition. And a restoration of dignity.
It's not just the law. It's keadilan and ihsan. It's His Majesty saying: No Bruneian, regardless of status, should be left behind.
Then came the digital agenda. AI, cybersecurity, and a Data Protection Order - timely and necessary.
Yet again, His Majesty shows leadership with balance. Innovate, yes - but don’t lose our ethics.
The law comes first, then the rush to digitise - a gentle but clear warning to the over-eager tech elite.
To tech players and policymakers - this is a reminder: protect the people, not just the systems.
The labour policy announcement speaks volumes.
Minimum wage laws now apply to seven white-collar industries: banking and finance, ICT, security, tourism and hospitality, professional engineering, medical and dental, and private higher education.
Banks, ICT, medicine, and even universities, where pay inequality often hides behind degrees and reputations.
It reflects the spirit of His Majesty’s message: fair wages are not just the right of factory workers, but of all workers, regardless of sector or status.
In youth development, sixteen new SkillPlus courses aim to future-proof a generation.
But more than an opportunity - it’s a wake-up call: Anak bangsa ku, bangkitlah. Jangan lalai, jangan tunggu lama-lama.
His Majesty doesn’t scold, but he doesn’t flatter either.
He quietly calls out: rise, learn, lead.
To agencies and GLCs, the message is unmistakable: you are appreciated, but now it's time to prove your worth. Civil servants are thanked. Similarly, our security forces and those serving abroad are also affected.
However, gratitude must translate into urgency, empathy, and tangible results.
The private sector is acknowledged. But it must now be felt, especially in employment, fair wages, and innovation.
To the people, the ruler has led with wisdom and endurance. But he cannot walk alone.
There’s a quiet ache in the titah - a desire for shared burden, for national maturity.
Because His Majesty may be patient. But time isn’t. And the rakyat is watching.
The titah ends with a prayer. Not just for peace, but for keberkatan.
For unity with purpose. And a heartfelt thanks to all who made the celebration possible - from national to district committees, whose quiet service supports the spirit of our monarchy.
So the real question isn’t whether the King will lead - he already has.
The real question is - apakah kita sudah bersungguh-sungguh menjunjung titah membangun bangsa?(MHO/07/2025)
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