Pelita Brunei

Pelita Brunei is the official government newspaper in Brunei. The publication was first issued in 1956.

Media assets

Publishing: Pelita Brunei

State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)

Ownership and governance

Pelita Brunei is managed by the Information Department of the Brunei Prime Minister’s Office, according to information provided by the Brunei government.

Source of funding and budget

Pelita Brunei is a fully government-funded official newspaper, according to data from the local government and journalists in Malaysia interviewed for this report in May 2024.

Editorial independence

Pelita Brunei is a government-affiliated publication whose objective is to disseminate information about the Brunei government.

To date, no domestic statute or mechanism for assessing or overseeing the editorial independence of Pelita Brunei has been identified.

September 2024