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GRÂND Concept Department Store
recently opened in Jerudong, selling
furniture and accessories and all other
branded household appliances.
Supermarkets
First established in 1947, Hua Ho is
one of the country’s oldest and most
well-known department stores. With
over 10 outlets across the country, it is
also one of the most easily accessible
supermarkets with quality products.
Supa Save is another well-loved
establishment among locals and
expats. With outlets in Gadong, Beribi,
Mabohai, One Riverside and Panaga,
the supermarket is best known for its
imported goods from Europe, America
and Australia, making it a popular
among expats looking for a slice of
home.
Other supermarkets in Brunei include
Soon Lee, Jaya Hypermart, Utama
Grand, Milimewah and Sim Kim Huat.
Handicraft and
souvenirs
As most of Brunei’s earlier community
were dependent on the agricultural
sector such as paddy planting, forest
products and fisheries, it was only
natural for them to produce various
tools for assistance. Some of the
tools produced were those to carry
their paddy and vegetables which
required the weaving of various sorts
of baskets. Natural materials are often
used to make these baskets such as
rattan, bamboo, screwpine leaf
(daun
pandan), bamban
, wood,
timbaran,
sago
palm cutter and
salingkawang
.
Visitors looking for a unique piece
of Brunei can head over to the
Brunei Arts and Handicrafts Training
Centre (BAHTC). It is stocked with
handcrafted products that reflect
Brunei’s oldest art forms such as
silverwork, brass work and weaving.
The centre has outlets in Kota Batu,
the Brunei International Airport,
Gadong, Yayasan Complex and the
Royal Regalia Museum. Visitors can
also find all kinds of souvenirs at
Tamu Kianggeh, located at the banks
of Kianggeh River.
Supa Save, One Riverside