Ministry of Religious Affairs (Brunei)
Government ministry of Brunei
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The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA or MoRA; Malay: Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama, KHEU) is a cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which is responsible for the propagation of Islam and its upholding as the state religion,[5] as well as oversees the Islamic religious education in the country. It is currently led by Pengiran Mohammad Tashim, Minister of Religious Affairs.[3] The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan.
| Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama | |
National emblem of Brunei | |
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.jpg) Ministry of Religious Affairs building | |
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 1984 |
Preceding Ministry | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Brunei |
| Headquarters | |
| Employees | 5,642 (2024)[1] |
| Annual budget |  $263 million BND (2021) |
Minister responsible |
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| Website | www |
| Footnotes | |
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History
The Jabatan Adat Istiadat, Ugama dan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Department of Customs, Religious and Social Welfare)[6][7] was established on 1 July 1954.[8] Once located in the Royal Secretariat Building's General Office (now known as the Secretariat Building). The department was formed by designating Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam as the Pegawai Adat Istiadat, Ugama, and Kebajikan Masyarakat (Customs, Religious, and Social Welfare Officer) with the approval of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.[9]
On 29 September 1959,[10] the Religious Section was renamed the Department of Religious Affairs (Jabatan Hal Ehwal Ugama)[11][12] under the power bestowed by the Brunei 1959 Constitution, with Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Ali serving as its new leader.[13] On 21 October 1970, the construction of their new B$375,000 headquarters were completed in Tutong, near Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque.[14]
Budget
List of ministers
Ministers
| No. | Portrait | Minister | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara | |||||||
| – |  |
Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam | 1 July 1954 | 29 September 1959 | 5 years, 90 days | [16] | |
| State Religious Affairs Officer | |||||||
| 1 |  |
Pengiran Muhammad Ali | 1 May 1960 | August 1962 | 2 years | [16] | |
| 2 |  |
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin | 1 September 1962 | 1970 | 8 years | [17] | |
| 3 |  |
Zain Serudin | 1 November 1970 | 1 January 1984 | 13 years, 61 days | [18][17] | |
| Minister of Religious Affairs | |||||||
| 1 | |
Zain Serudin | 20 October 1986 | 29 May 2010 | 23 years, 221 days | [19][20] | |
| 2 |  |
Pengiran Mohammad | 29 May 2010 | 22 October 2015 | 5 years, 146 days | [20] | |
| 3 |  |
Badaruddin Othman | 22 October 2015 | 4 June 2026 | 10 years, 306 days | [21] | |
| 4 |
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Pengiran Mohammad Tashim | 4 June 2026 | Incumbent | |||
Deputy minister
| No. | Portrait | Minister | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Ref. |
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Yahya Ibrahim | 20 October 1986 | 25 May 2005 | 18 years, 217 days | [19][22] |
| 2 | |
Badaruddin Othman | 25 May 2005 | 29 May 2010 | 5 years, 4 days | [23] |
| 3 |  |
Pengiran Bahrom | 29 May 2010 | 22 October 2015 | 5 years, 146 days | [23] |
| 4 |  |
Abdul Mokti Daud | 22 October 2015 | 30 January 2018 | 2 years, 100 days | [24] |
| (3) | |
Pengiran Bahrom | 30 January 2018 | 21 May 2022 | 4 years, 111 days | [23] |
| 5 |  |
Pengiran Mohammad Tashim | 21 May 2022 | 4 June 2026 | 4 years, 95 days | [25] |