The Ministry of Home Affairs and the French Bruneian Business Association (FBBA) held its second dialogue session titled “Striding Forward: A Dialogue with the Ministry of Home Affairs Part II”, on Monday, 01 Jamadilawal 1448 correspond to 12 October 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall, Level 6, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The dialogue session was co-chaired by Yang Mulia Hajah Nor Hamidah binti Haji Hamidon, Permanent Secretary (Security, Enforcement and Legal), and Yang Mulia Siti Norashikin binti Mohammad Salleh, Permanent Secretary (Social and Manpower Policies), Ministry of Home Affairs.
Also in attendance was Her Excellency Madam Eve Lubin, Ambassador of France to Brunei Darussalam and Patron of the French Bruneian Business Association (FBBA), alongside senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, The Department of Immigration and National Registration and The Department of Manpower and Employment, as well as representatives and members of the French Bruneian Business Association (FBBA).
Building on the inaugural dialogue held in 2025, the session provided a platform for both parties to exchange views, share perspectives and strengthen mutual understanding on matters of common interest, particularly relating to immigration, manpower and employment administration, as well as processes relevant to business operations in Brunei Darussalam.
During the dialogue, discussion covered matters concerning professional visa, long-term visa arrangement and foreign worker licensing procedures. The session also provided an opportunity for the Ministry to further share relevant information and clarify existing immigration and foreign worker licensing procedures, including application requirement and processing arrangements, while French Bruneian Business Association (FBBA) representatives shared practical experiences, feedback and perspectives from the business community.
The dialogue underscores the importance of maintaining constructive engagement between the Government and the business community while reaffirming the value of continued cooperation and mutual understanding in addressing shared interests and supporting Brunei Darussalam’s broader economic and social development.