Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism is a cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which oversees agriculture, fishing, forestry and tourism in the country. It is currently led by a minister and the incumbent is Abdul Manaf Metussin, who took office since 7 June 2022. The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Background
The ministry was previously known as the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources until the renaming to its present name to reflect functional restructuring, in which oversight for the petroleum and non-primary industries has been transferred, at that time to the Prime Minister's Office. It is also to reflect the emphasis on the development of tourism industry.Organisation
The ministry manages the following departments:- Agriculture and Agrifood Department
- Department of Fisheries
- Forestry Department
- Tourism Development Department