By Azlan OthmanThe fourth session of the week-long Legislative Council will open today at the new building in Jln Kebangsaan, near the capital. The signing of the plaque will symbolise the opening of the majestic building.
This was highlighted at a briefing session for the local media by the Information Department yesterday.
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is expected to open the building and deliver a titah. The ruler will also inspect a guard-of-honour in the morning.
The seating arrangement at the large conference hall where the session will be held varies from the previous sitting of the session held at the International Convention Centre nearby. As for the media, a press working area and a big screen will be provided along with Internet access.
The building, located at a 26-acre site in Jln Kebangsaan in the capital, is built at a cost of around $70 million dollars.
The design of the building has distinct Brunei characteristics, incorporating tall columns, breathtaking flights of stairs and symmetrical motifs, signifying order, strength and stability. The national philosophy - Malay, Islam, Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja) - are the three key elements that are emphasised in the structure and interior architecture. | 
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