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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2021

Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Situated in the capital, Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar

‘Ali Saifuddien is better known as the venue for

state occasions such as His Majesty’s birthday

and the nation’s National Day celebrations, usually

the only occasions the park is open to the public.

However, with the launch of ‘Bandarku Ceria’ in

October 2016, the Taman has since opened its doors

to the public every Sunday.

The weekly event, initiated by several government

bodies and spearheaded by the Municipal

Department, aims to promote a healthier lifestyle

for residents, with cycling and aerobics some of

the activities being held each week. Several roads

in the capital, including Jalan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien,

Jalan Stoney, Jalan Masjid Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien,

and Jalan McArthur are closed from 6am to 10am,

turning the area into a designated car-free zone.

These car-free zones also house stalls selling

food, beverages, souvenirs and handicrafts. Apart

from promoting health, government bodies hope

to encourage residents to walk or opt for public

transport as a stepping stone to reduce Brunei’s

carbon footprint. The community event saw a lot

of success, garnering not just local but also foreign

visitors, as well as inspiring other ASEAN ministries

to emulate the event by hosting an ASEAN-wide car-

free day in the future.

Jerudong Park Playground

Featuring all kinds of rides for all ages, Jerudong Park

Playground opened in 1994 as the country’s largest

outdoor family entertainment and amusement park.

The park relaunched in 2014 after amajor renovation.

In the rst phase of its relaunch in 2014, the park

operates a number of rides and attractions such as

the Ye OldMine Cart Family Junior Coaster, Jumper,

Ferris Wheel, Mini-Golf Course, Lazer Maze, Double

Decker Carousel, Bumper Cars, Pedal Boats, Kids

Playground, the international F1 and F2 Supakarts

and the Musical Water Fountain at the Jerudong

Park Garden. The park also launched Water Park, a

favourite among children and the perfect escape for

those seeking refuge from Brunei’s heat.

Jerudong Park unveiled the second phase of its

relaunch in 2017, breathing new life into Brunei’s

premier tourist destination with new rides and

attractions: Scary Drop, Telekombat, 4D Simulator,

The Plunge Lagoon, Ice World Arctic Rapids, Kids

Adventure Indoor Playground, The Pirate Ship and

Adventure Kingdom.