Digital Society Strategy

Mission
Strategic Outcomes
Strategic Initiatives

To empower a Digitally Enabled Population in Support of Meaningful Lives. This mission prioritises meaningful connectivity that allows all citizens the knowledge to leverage digital technologies to improve all areas of their lives while also ensuring that no one gets left behind.

Strategic Principles

Accessibility and Equity

Ensure that all citizens, regardless of socioeconomic status, geographic location, or physical ability, can access and benefit from digital technologies.

Mobility and Flexibility

Create a welcoming environment for mobile professionals by ensuring that policies, services, and infrastructure accommodate a flexible and mobile lifestyle.

Continuous Learning and Adaptability

Promote a culture of lifelong learning to keep citizens and organizations agile in the face of technological advancements.

Shared Responsibility for Digital Security

Foster a culture where individuals, businesses, and government share responsibility for maintaining a secure digital environment by promoting awareness, ethical behavior, and proactive practices.

Cultural Preservation

Use digital tools to document, preserve, and promote Brunei's cultural heritage while fostering a sense of national identity in the digital age.

Strategic Outcome

1

High Levels of Digital Competency

KSM 1

Percentage of citizens ( ≥15 years old) with at least basic digital skills

2

Effective Adoption of Digital Tools for Daily Life

KSM 2

KSM 3

Volume of cashless transactions in Brunei Darussalam

Volume of digital government service transactions in Brunei Darussalam

3

A Thriving Community of Global Digital Workers & Entrepreneurs

KSM 4

Number of Bruneians working remotely from Brunei Darussalam

4

A Trustworthy & Secure Digital Environment

KSM 5

Percentage of scam incidents resolved

KSM 6

Percentage of data breach incidents resolved

KSM 7

Reduce in amount of financial loss due to online scams

Strategic Initiatives

Policy, Safety and Security

1.1. Ensuring Personal Data Compliance by All Stakeholders

  • Supporting implementation of Data Protection Legislation
  • Building up Data Protection Ecosystem
  • Awareness Campaigns for Public and Businesses

1.2. Safeguards against Scams

  • Development of Brunei Anti- Scam App
  • Expansion of Waspada.bn (Launch of website to address misinformation)
  • Promotion of online safety guides and best practices

1.3. Preventing Cyberharassment

  • Strengthening Online Code of Practices
  • Strengthening Online Harassment Protection Framework
  • Strengthening Online Child Protection
  • Introducing Digital Citizenship Framework and Handbook for School Communities

Infrastructure and Access

2.1. Improved Connectivity for All

  • Supporting Low Income Households
  • Promoting Free WiFi at key areas
  • Improvements of Rural Connectivity
  • Shaping Connectivity as a Utility

2.2. Strengthening Quality of Service

  • Continuous review of Affordability
  • Continuous review of Quality of Service

2.3. Connected For All

  • Promoting Life-Cycle Events through hybrid service delivery
  • Development of National Digital Inclusion Policy Development
  • Development of Digital Access Plan

2.4. Rollout of Brunei ID

  • Adoption of Brunei ID as user credential and verification
  • Expansion of registration to Uniformed Personnel
  • Expansion of registration to non-IC holders
  • Issuance of Digital Driving License
  • Adoption of Brunei ID functions for Private Sector
  • Introduction of Digital Signatures

Awareness and Manpower Development

3.1. Updating Digital Education Curriculum

  • Introducing Digital Foundations in Primary and Secondary Education
  • Introducing Advanced Digital Skills for Higher Education
  • Reviewing Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standard and related ICT Curriculum Review

3.2. Improving Digital Competency and Life-Long Learning

  • Expansion of Upskilling Programme
  • Establishment of Brunei Digital Literacy Framework for society development

3.3. Empowering Communities

  • Introducing Digital Volunteer Programme
  • Introducing Masyarakat Digital (Community Centres) Programme

3.4. Support Remote Working

  • Launch of Creative Gig Economy platform
  • Promoting Remote Work Platforms
  • Study and review of policies on the Future of Work

Research and Innovation

4.1. Collaborating with Research Centres on Impact of Digitalisation

  • Digital Policy Impact Studies
  • Digital Readiness Studies
  • Study on Digital Nomads and E-Residency

International Collaboration

5.1. Strengthen Cross-Border Enforcement

  • Strengthening of Cross-Border Scam cooperation
  • Strengthening of Cross-Border Digital Crime Investigation
  • Explore/POC Seamless Travel