Tuesday, January 6, 2026
PART 10 — The Myth of “Opposition” in Brunei
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In Brunei, the word “opposition” has long been treated with caution. It is often associated with conflict, instability, and division. Yet ou...
Thursday, January 1, 2026
When Policy Meets the Quiet Household
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As the new year begins, some families carry worries that never make it to meetings or memos - only into late-night calculations at home. ...
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
As the New Year Approaches, a School Community Braces for Uncertainty
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A s the new year approaches, teachers, parents and students at a long-serving village school are quietly facing uncertainty about what lies ...
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Episode 9 — Political Literacy as National Security
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A message came through WhatsApp. No words. Just a screenshot. One line circled in red: “Refrain from engaging in political activities.” It...
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Notes on a Tree, Thoughts in Passing
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A decorated tree, a few handwritten notes, and a quiet collection of hopes left behind by strangers. Not about celebration, belief, or cul...
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Episode 8 — Adl & Ihsan: When Fairness Forgets People
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Adl and Ihsan are often spoken of together. But what happens when fairness is applied without compassion, and policies are correct, yet heav...
Friday, December 19, 2025
Where Accountability Quietly Ends
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A project approved in principle. Costs paid in good faith. Months of waiting. No rejection, no wrongdoing — just silence. This is a familiar...
Monday, December 15, 2025
PART 8 — From Fear to Confidence: Reimagining Civic Maturity under MIB
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What if Brunei’s answer to political fear was written long ago — in poetry, not protest? In Syair Perlembagaan , Al-Marhum Sultan Omar Ali ...
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Episode 7 — Sabar & Istiqamah: Leading When Change Is Slow
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Not everyone who gives up is wrong. Some grow tired of doing the right thing alone. In Episode 7 of MIB Management 101 , I reflect on sa...
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