The Secretariat Building (Malay: Bangunan Sekretariat) or formerly known as the Brunei Government Offices and Government Secretariat Building (Bangunan Setiausaha Kerajaan) is the oldest government structure that serves as "The Secretariat" or the seat of government. The building is located at Jalan Elizabeth II, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The building is currently under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act of the Museums Department.[1]
With a face-brick pattern on the front and on the concreteporch of the building, the impact of the era's stunning colonial architecture can be observed. The iron fence outside the building's windows is adorned with wreaths and a capital sculpture depicting a range of communal events, which enhances the structure's aesthetic appeal.[2] The carvings at the top front side of the building that depict the people of Brunei in their traditional way of life attracted our attention as one intriguing aspect of the structure. There are several park seats located nearby the building and faces Padang Besar, now known as Taman Sir Omar 'Ali Saifuddien.[3]
Historyedit
Brunei Government Offices began construction in 1952 and a stone was honorably laid by SultanOmar Ali Saifuddien III on 19 November 1952. The building was finally completed in 1953.[3] At the beginning of its establishment on 1 July 1954, the Royal Customs and Traditions Department of the Prime Minister's Office was located in the General Office of the Government Secretariat Building.[4][5] After the Supreme Court's establishment in 1963, it has previously used portion of Secretariat Building as their main building.[6] Birthday of QueenElizabeth on June 8, 1968, was honored with a ceremonial procession in front of the Secretariat Building in Brunei Town.[7]
As soon as Brunei attained complete independence in 1984, the Ministry of Communications was founded. It was established in the Secretariat Building, before its relocation to the Brunei Telecom Department Building at the Old Airport, Berakas.[8] On 10 August 2005, Crown PrinceAl-Muhtadee Billah agreed to attend a briefing on the duties of the Prime Minister's Office, including strategic planning, organizational structure, and the Prime Minister's Office's e-government plan, at the Secretariat Building in the nation's capital.[9] Some of Radio Television Brunei's (RTB) departments and divisions have relocated to new quarters in the Secretariat Building on 15 June 2020.[10]
^ ab"Rencana - Bangunan Sekretariat ungkap detik bersejarah..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
^USA, IBP (20 March 2009). Brunei Ecology and Nature Protection Handbook. Lulu.com. p. 105. ISBN978-1-4387-0633-7.
^"Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Perkembangan Penempatan Bangunan". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
^USA, IBP (20 March 2009). Brunei Ecology and Nature Protection Handbook. Lulu.com. ISBN978-1-4387-0633-7.
^Malaysia. British Association of Malaysia. 1968. p. 14.
^"Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications - Brief History". www.mtic.gov.bn. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
^"Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Crown Prince visits Secretariat Building". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
^"RTB moves some offices, divisions to new premises » Borneo Bulletin Online". RTB moves some offices, divisions to new premises. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
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Government of Brunei
March 06, 2024
secretariat, building, brunei, secretariat, building, malay, bangunan, sekretariat, formerly, known, brunei, government, offices, government, secretariat, building, bangunan, setiausaha, kerajaan, oldest, government, structure, that, serves, secretariat, seat,. The Secretariat Building Malay Bangunan Sekretariat or formerly known as the Brunei Government Offices and Government Secretariat Building Bangunan Setiausaha Kerajaan is the oldest government structure that serves as The Secretariat or the seat of government The building is located at Jalan Elizabeth II Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Muara District Brunei The building is currently under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act of the Museums Department 1 Secretariat BuildingBangunan SekretariatSecretariat Building in 2023Former namesBrunei Government OfficesAlternative namesGovernment Secretariat Building RTB HeadquartersGeneral informationTypeOfficeArchitectural styleColonialAddressJalan Elizabeth IITown or cityBandar Seri BegawanCountryBruneiCoordinates4 53 26 N 114 56 30 E 4 8905730 N 114 9417040 E 4 8905730 114 9417040Current tenantsRadio Television BruneiConstruction started1952 72 years ago 1952 Completed1953 71 years ago 1953 Technical detailsMaterialconcreteOther informationParkingOn site Contents 1 Design and construction 2 History 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDesign and construction editWith a face brick pattern on the front and on the concrete porch of the building the impact of the era s stunning colonial architecture can be observed The iron fence outside the building s windows is adorned with wreaths and a capital sculpture depicting a range of communal events which enhances the structure s aesthetic appeal 2 The carvings at the top front side of the building that depict the people of Brunei in their traditional way of life attracted our attention as one intriguing aspect of the structure There are several park seats located nearby the building and faces Padang Besar now known as Taman Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien 3 History editBrunei Government Offices began construction in 1952 and a stone was honorably laid by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III on 19 November 1952 The building was finally completed in 1953 3 At the beginning of its establishment on 1 July 1954 the Royal Customs and Traditions Department of the Prime Minister s Office was located in the General Office of the Government Secretariat Building 4 5 After the Supreme Court s establishment in 1963 it has previously used portion of Secretariat Building as their main building 6 Birthday of Queen Elizabeth on June 8 1968 was honored with a ceremonial procession in front of the Secretariat Building in Brunei Town 7 As soon as Brunei attained complete independence in 1984 the Ministry of Communications was founded It was established in the Secretariat Building before its relocation to the Brunei Telecom Department Building at the Old Airport Berakas 8 On 10 August 2005 Crown Prince Al Muhtadee Billah agreed to attend a briefing on the duties of the Prime Minister s Office including strategic planning organizational structure and the Prime Minister s Office s e government plan at the Secretariat Building in the nation s capital 9 Some of Radio Television Brunei s RTB departments and divisions have relocated to new quarters in the Secretariat Building on 15 June 2020 10 See also editPolitics of Brunei Bandar Seri BegawanReferences edit Jabatan Muzium Muzium Monumen dan Tapak Tapak Arkeologi www museums gov bn Retrieved 1 January 2023 The Secretariat Building PDF Brunei Tourism a b Rencana Bangunan Sekretariat ungkap detik bersejarah www pelitabrunei gov bn Retrieved 2 January 2023 USA IBP 20 March 2009 Brunei Ecology and Nature Protection Handbook Lulu com p 105 ISBN 978 1 4387 0633 7 Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara Perkembangan Penempatan Bangunan www adat istiadat gov bn Retrieved 1 January 2023 USA IBP 20 March 2009 Brunei Ecology and Nature Protection Handbook Lulu com ISBN 978 1 4387 0633 7 Malaysia British Association of Malaysia 1968 p 14 Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications Brief History www mtic gov bn Retrieved 2 January 2023 Sultanate News Negara Brunei Darussalam Crown Prince visits Secretariat Building www sultanate com Retrieved 1 January 2023 RTB moves some offices divisions to new premises Borneo Bulletin Online RTB moves some offices divisions to new premises 16 June 2020 Retrieved 1 January 2023 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Secretariat Building Brunei Government of Brunei Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Secretariat Building Brunei amp oldid 1199689222, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
