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VISITOR INFORMATION
USEFUL MALAY PHRASES
Malays comprise a large percentage of Brunei’s population
and Malay is the Sultanate’s official language. However,
English is widely used and understood in Brunei, an attribution
of its ethnically diverse population. It is often used as the
lingua franca in the residents’ everyday lives in addition to
conducting business and in schools. Thus, it is easy to obtain
information in English for tourists and visitors.
In Brunei’s Chinese community, Mandarin is commonly
understood and spoken.
Tourists and visitors are recommended to learn a few phrases
in the local lingo when visiting the country.
ENGLISH
MALAY
Good morning
Selamat pagi
Good afternoon
Selamat petang
Good evening/Good night
Selamat malam
See you again
Jumpa lagi
How are you?
Apa khabar?
I’m good
Khabar baik
Thank you
Terima kasih
I am sorry
Maafkan saya
Yes
Ya
No
Tidak
Where is...?
Di mana...?
How much is this?
Berapa harga ini?
Where is a good place
to eat?
Di manakah tempat
baik untuk makan?
What time does the ...
leave?
• Bus
• Flight
• Boat/Ship
Pukul berapa ...
bertolak?
• Bas
• Penerbangan
• Perahu/Kapal
helmed under the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB). The project was
worth approximately BND150 million. The project resulted in a 100 per cent
increase in the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity; up from 1.5 million
to three million people and a 50 per cent improvement in the airport’s baggage
reclaim system, capable of handling up to 1,330 bags per hour.
The project aimed to bring Brunei’s airport up to par with other major airports
through its refurbished and modernised terminal, positioning itself as a viable
air logistics hub in the region. With improvements in design, aesthetics, service
quality, convenience, safety and comfort, BEDB hopes the airport can serve
tourists as a welcoming gateway into the country.