Politics in Brunei

Brunei's political system combines constitutional rules with strong executive authority held by the Sultan. Government functions cover administration, public finance, adjudication, oversight, public information and security. The Legislative Council, commonly called LegCo, is not chosen through a documented direct national election process for the country's political leadership. Political participation is most visible in local procedures for selecting district heads, known as Penghulu Mukim, and village heads, known as Ketua Kampung. These votes produce recommendations for local leadership positions, but the result takes effect only after further review and the Sultan's approval. This makes local selection different from an election that directly determines a national government or legislative body.