Brunei picks helicopter-flying Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing his son Prince Abdul Mateen as the new foreign minister. This move is interpreted as a preparation for future leadership transitions within the kingdom, especially considering the Sultan's recent health concerns. Prince Abdul Malik, another son, was also appointed to the cabinet, while the Crown Prince, Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, retains his position as senior minister at the Prime Minister's Office. AI
