Situated along the northwest coastline of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a tranquil nation with a modest size of 5,765 square kilometres located on the northern side of Borneo Island. Brunei s... Read more
Brunei-Muara Based on the northern-most district in the country, Brunei-Muara is the smallest district in Brunei but by far the most populous with almost three-quarter of the total populatio... Read more
First used in 1906, the Brunei Darussalam flag is made up of four colours: yellow, white, black and red. The yellow serves as a backdrop with two wide stripes of black and white across it di... Read more
Historical findings suggest the Brunei kingdom began more than 1,500 years ago and was referred to as Puni or Puli in ancient Chinese texts. In the 14th Century, the country’s first ruler Aw... Read more
Brunei Darussalam’s customs and traditions are shaped by a unique syncretism of Islamic faith and its Malay identity. While Islam has significant influences on Brunei’s culture, the country’... Read more
Significant subsidies have been made for Bruneian residents, especially in the areas of housing, healthcare and education. Until 2022, over 30,000 houses have been constructed under the Nati... Read more
Brunei Darussalam’s internal security is covered by the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) who maintains law and order in the country. Some of their roles include collection of criminal intell... Read more
Legislative Council The Legislative Council (LegCo) is Brunei Darussalam’s Parliament, acting as the official arena for airing and resolving issues or problems within the country. First esta... Read more
Formalities As the COVID-19 situation in Brunei Darussalam is relatively stable, the country has further relaxed its travel measures. Effective September 15, 2022, Brunei does not impose vac... Read more
Land Public buses are widely available in the country. There are six routes run by five private operators with more than 100 multicoloured buses in the Brunei- Muara District, with three mor... Read more
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