Brunei's Sultan announces early government reshuffle, first female minister appointed

STORY: Brunei's Sultan announces early government reshuffle, first female minister appointed DATELINE: June 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:25 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brunei's street views 2. various of Brunei's water village STORYLINE: Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah announced an early reshuffle of cabinet ministers on Tuesday in a special speech broadcasted nationwide. Effective from Tuesday, the new cabinet will serve for a term of four years. Hajah Romaizah was appointed as the minister of education, becoming the first female minister ever in the Brunei government. Senior ministers, including Minister of Home Affairs Haji Awang Abu Bakar, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Haji Ali, and Minister of Development Haji Suhaimi stepped down. The Sultan himself retains the top posts as the country's prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, minister of defense and minister of finance and economy. Among others, several old faces including