Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam

Regime: absolute monarchy His Majesty Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiahMu’izzaddinWaddaulah has been the country's head of state since October 5, 1967.

The Constitution of January 1, 1984 requires the King to be the Ruler, ie both the Head of State and Prime Minister.

His Majesty the current King also serves as Minister of Defense and Minister of Finance.

The Prime Minister must be a Brunei citizen. Malay descent by birth And must adhere to Sunni Islam