BBYB Lifestyle 2026

MILESTONES

MINI came into

Brunei at Mabohai

Shopping Complex

MINI Brunei held its

first outbound drive

with MINI owners to

neighbouring country

Malaysia, Miri

First MINI Driving

Experience

under guidance

of a Certified

Instructor,

Wong Kah Keen

MINI Brunei

officially launched

the NewMINI

Showroom at

Beribi & newMINI

Facelift LCI II

MINI Big Love for the

People: Blood Donation

MINI Big Love for the

Planet: Tree Planting

MINI Brunei launched

New Gen MINI in

August

Launch of the

first-ever all-electric

MINI Aceman at

The Mall

Launch of the first MINI EV

destination charging station

at LCB Annexe Building

Launch of the newMINI

John Cooper Works

Celebrated MINI's 66

anniversary globally and 13

years in Brunei

2012

2019

2022

2024

2017

2021

2025

Celebrating 66 Years

of MINIWorldwide

and 13 Years of MINI in Brunei

Innovative. Unique. Iconic. The MINI caused a sensation with its design and rather small size in the late

1950s thanks to its inventor, Englishman Alec Issigonis. Sir Alec Issigonis had an idea: he took a napkin

and sketched an economical compact car that conserved resources. The MINI developed into a cult car

over the years and has many prominent fans to this day. The car cuts a fine figure on the race track, too –

its go-kart feel is still legendary today.

n 2025, the world celebrated 66 years

of MINI — the iconic British brand that

revolutionised compact car design since

its debut in 1959. In Brunei, the story began

a little later — in February 2012, when MINI

officially launched in Bandar Seri Begawan,

marking the beginning of a new chapter for

car enthusiasts in the Sultanate. Thirteen

years on, MINI Brunei continues to redefine

urban mobility with its bold personality,

cutting-edge technology and unmistakable

charm.

MINI Brunei made its official debut in 2012

under the dealership of QAF Auto Sdn Bhd,

bringing in models like the MINI Cooper

Hatch, MINI Clubman, MINI Paceman and

MINI Countryman. The launch was met

with enthusiasm by a new generation of

drivers in Brunei who admired MINI’s blend

of style, agility and heritage. The arrival of

MINI brought a refreshing alternative to the

local car market — premium, compact, and

full of personality.

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Khaliilah Khalilatul Bolqiah, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Naafi’ah

Khairul Bulqiah, CEO of QAF Brunei Group Albert Lau, former British High Commissioner to Brunei

Darussalam John Virgoe and General Manager of QAF Auto Sdn Bhd Alisa Khoo at the launch of the

new MINI Showroom at Beribi & new MINI Facelift LCI II in 2021.

BORNEO BULLETIN YEARBOOK 2026