Summaries from second day of the 11th LegCo meetings, March 7, 2015:

[9:41 AM] Second day of LegCo15 is now under way with the Speaker delivering his opening remarks.

[9:50 AM] YB Hj Jumat Akim: What happened to the national survey on poverty?

[9:59 AM] Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports said his ministry has made efforts to empower youth and help them secure employment

[10:02 AM] Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports: One of the ways to address unemployment is to change youth's mindset of seeking gov't jobs

[10:07 AM] Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports: A challenge to sustain financial aid as number of recipients is increasing

[10:11 AM] YB Hj Sulaiman Ahad proposed Hari Raya Aidil Adha public holiday to be extended to two days

[10:22 AM] YB Dato Abdullah Jaafar asked what is the progress of cooperation between PetroleumBrunei and Petronas

[10:34 AM] Energy Minister said he could not reveal details of cooperation between PetroleumBrunei & Petronas due to a confidentiality clause

[10:37 AM] Minister of Energy went on to say that there is a need to use oil and gas reserves wisely

[10:44 AM] YB Jumat Akim:What actions were taken to ensure low income families do not fall into poverty when their pension fund is inadequate?

[10:46 AM] Second Finance Minister said the gov't takes a holistic approach so that all will benefit, including raising retirement age to 60

[10:52 AM] Second Finance Minister said the gov't has also prepared low-cost housing for low income families

[11:05 AM] Tutong rep YB Hj Ramli Lahit: Are there any incentives to make local employees stay in the private sector?

[11:09 AM] Second Finance Minister said the private sector incentives issue was raised last year and an explanation was already given

[11:12 AM] Second Finance Minister urged private sector employers to create conducive environment, provide training for local workers to stay

[11:46 AM] LegCo2015 proceedings have been adjourned to 2pm today.