Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Brunei Sultan to Undergo Knee Surgery
The Sultan of Brunei, who is 79 years old, is going to have surgery on his knee this Sunday.
He is one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world and has many important jobs in Brunei, like being the prime minister and the head of the army.
The surgery will take about two to three months to recover from, but he will still do his official duties during this time.
He will just be going to fewer events so he can rest and do physical therapy.
Last year, he was in the hospital in Malaysia for a short time because he was very tired.
Brunei is a small, rich country with a lot of oil, and most people there really like their sultan.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will undergo knee replacement surgery this Sunday.
The 79-year-old sultan will continue official duties but limit public appearances during recovery.
Recovery is expected to take 2-3 months, focusing on rest and physiotherapy.
The sultan holds multiple high-ranking positions in Brunei, including prime minister and defense minister.
He was briefly hospitalized in Malaysia last year due to fatigue.
- Who
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the ruler of Brunei
- What
- Knee replacement surgery
- When
- This weekend (Sunday)
- Where
- Brunei
- Why
- To address a knee issue requiring surgical intervention
- Sultan's Name
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
- Age
- 79
- Surgery Type
- Knee replacement
- Surgery Date
- Sunday
- Recovery Period
- 2-3 months
- Roles Held
- Prime Minister, Armed Forces Commander, Finance Minister, Foreign Minister, Defense Minister
- Location
- Brunei