10 Facts About Hazair Abdullah

Hazair bin Haji Abdullah @ Hazari was born on 6 August 1953 and is a Bruneian aristocrat and politician who formerly held the position of Deputy Minister of Health from 2005 to 2010, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2010 to 2015.

Hazair Abdullah said that by including the human element in ASEAN's larger efforts at regional cooperation and community development, it would guarantee that its member states and inhabitants would equally benefit from growth and the advantages of economic integration.

Hazair Abdullah said that the focus of Brunei Darussalam's presidency this year, "Our People, Our Future Together," was creating an ASEAN Community that was focused on its citizens and socially responsible.

Hazair Abdullah stated on 3 June 2014, that Bruneian youth should respond to criticism of the application of Syariah law with poise and maturity.

Hazair Abdullah said that the committee decided to stick with the topic until it is appropriate to modify it during the inaugural Executive Committee Meeting for the 31st National Day festivities on 23 September 2014.

Hazair Abdullah's tenure ended in the 2015 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle on 22 October.

Hazair Abdullah gave a speech in conjunction with the Canada Innovation Forum on 29 November 2001, in which he highlighted the factors affecting the Brunei government's transition initiatives toward the implementation of E-government.

Hazair Abdullah emphasized that the commitment and cooperation of the entire civil service, as well as an understanding of the challenges that will be faced, are crucial to the success of the implementation of the e-Government Programme into the Brunei Civil Service as a major national agenda item.

Dato Hazair Abdullah is a supporter of recycling programs throughout the country.

Hazair Abdullah is married to Rosnah binti Johari and have four children; two sons and two daughters.