# 2005 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle

Hassanal Bolkiah carried out the third reshuffle of his government on 24 May 2005, appointing appointing one senior minister, three ministers, and five deputy ministers. The announcement was delivered during a televised speech at 5:20 pm. The previous cabinet had been reshuffled in 1988, followed by the next one in 2010.
The cabinet reshuffle introduced minor adjustments aimed at improving governance, though many ministers retained their positions, and the sultan continued to serve as prime minister, finance minister, and defence minister. The newly expanded cabinet comprised 16 positions, including Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah as senior minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), along with 14 ministers and 10 deputy ministers.
According to the sultan's televised speech, the cabinet reshuffle was aimed at maintaining national security, prosperity, and effective governance. The sultan highlighted Brunei's ability to stand alongside other nations through strong administration, adherence to laws, and disciplined leadership. The reshuffle sought to enhance government efficiency and ensure continued progress in various sectors. The sultan also expressed gratitude to outgoing officials for their contributions, wishing them continued well-being and success.
On 30 May 2005, members of the newly formed cabinet were sworn in for a five-year term during a ceremony at the palace. On 2 June, the sultan chaired the first cabinet meeting following the reshuffle, which was also held at the palace.

## Cabinet-level changes

| Minister | Position before reshuffle | Result of reshuffle |
| Al-Muhtadee Billah | None | Became Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office |
| Abu Bakar Apong | Minister of Health | Became Minister of Communications |
| Abdullah Bakar | Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications | Became Minister of Development |
| Yahya Bakar | Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office | Became Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office |
| Mohammad Daud | None | Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports |
| Abdul Rahman Ibrahim | Deputy Minister of Finance | Became Minister of Finance II |
| Isa Ibrahim | Minister of Home Affairs | Left the government |
| Ahmad Jumat | Minister of Development | Became Minister of Industry and Primary Resources |
| Lim Jock Seng | Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Became Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II |
| Hussain Mohammad Yusof | Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports | Left the government |
| Suyoi Osman | Deputy Minister of Education | Became Minister of Health |
| Zakaria Sulaiman | Minister of Communications | Left the government |
| Abdul Rahman Taib | Minister of Industry and Primary Resources | Became Minister of Education |
| Adanan Yusof | Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | Became Minister of Home Affairs |

## Junior ministerial changes

| Minister | Position before reshuffle | Result of reshuffle |
| Hazair Abdullah | Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office | Became Deputy Minister of Health |
| Yusoff Abdul Hamid | Ambassador of Brunei to Belgium | Became Deputy Minister of Communications |
| Hamdillah Abdul Wahab | Managing Director and CEO of Brunei LNG | Became Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources |
| Yahya Ibrahim | Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs | Left the government |
| Eusoff Agaki Ismail | Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office | Left the government |
| Badaruddin Othman | Acting Chairman of the Public Service Commission | Became Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs |
| Pengiran Ibnu Basit | Deputy Minister of Defence | Left the government |
| Pengiran Mohammad | Special Duties Officer (National Education Council) at the Ministry of Education | Became Deputy Minister of Education |
| Yasmin Umar | Permanent Secretary (Policy and Administration) at the Ministry of Defence | Became Deputy Minister of Defence |

## Later changes

Between the 2005 and 2010 cabinet reshuffles, several minor changes were introduced. The minor cabinet reshuffle on 22 August 2008 saw Yahya Bakar reappointed as minister of industry and primary resources, replacing Ahmad Jumat. Ahmad, in turn, was reappointed as minister of culture, youth, and sports, succeeding Mohammad Daud. Meanwhile, Mohammad was reappointed as minister of energy at the PMO, taking over from Yahya. In November 2009, Yusoff Abdul Hamid was appointed as ambassador of Brunei to the United States.
| Minister | Position before reshuffle | Result of reshuffle | Effective from |
| Yahya Bakar | Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office | Became Minister of Industry and Primary Resources | 22 August 2008 |
| Mohammad Daud | Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports | Became Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office | 22 August 2008 |
| Ahmad Jumat | Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports | Became Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports | 22 August 2008 |
| Yusoff Abdul Hamid | Deputy Minister of Communications | Became Ambassador of Brunei to the United States | November 2009 |