January 21, 2013 – 9:47 am by pa.amin
It is my honest feeling that in Brunei we may consider some change to the way we elect Tua Kampongs and Penghulus Political party based democracy will be a huge mistake for Brunei considering the mismanagement and corruption in very many democracies in the developing countries in Asia and Africa. Instead I venture to suggest a party-less, individual moral based rule on the following lines. The elections for Tua Kampongs which are now held at different times must be held at the same time. The Election commission of Brunei( Ministry of Home Affairs) must mange and organise this. Every 1500 people of Brunei should elect a representative( something similar to Tua Kampongs) and those who stand as representatives must be vetted by an Islamic Religion based Council of Experts for their Taqwa, honesty, public service, character and qualifications. Once they are approved to stand, full details of their bio-data, financial particulars, statements of assets ......


