He said that by including the human element in ASEAN's larger efforts at regional cooperation and community development, it would guarantee that its member states and inhabitants would equally benefit from growth and the advantages of economic integration.

[8] Hazair stated on 3 June 2014, that Bruneian youth should respond to criticism of the application of Syariah law with poise and maturity.

Young professionals have spoken out in favor of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's choice to enact syariah law and have taken an unshakable stand against criticism, mockery, and disdain that have come from outside, he said.

Hazair gave a speech in conjunction with the Canada Innovation Forum on 29 November 2001, in which he highlighted the factors affecting the Brunei government's transition initiatives toward the implementation of E-government.

The third developmental stage, he continued, refers to social resources that may be used to leverage capacity, capability, and innovation at the front of an ICT-led economy.

[15] On 10 April 2004, Hazair was honoured by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah with the manteri title of Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja, bearing the style Yang Dimuliakan.