International Seminar on Islamic Laws
HM: Call to immediately implement Islamic Criminal Law JERUDONG, October 14 – A call was made for Brunei Darussalam to have Islamic Criminal Law immediately. We can no longer say no or wait as we already have everything, the ability and the power to implement it.The matters were said by His Ma...
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Brunei reiterates unwavering commitment in fighting transnational crime
BALI, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, October 13 - Brunei Darussalam reiterated unwavering commitment to cooperate with ASEAN countries and dialogue partners to reaffirm cooperation in the joint fight against transnational crime.The country’s commitment was expressed by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs,...
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62nd WHO meeting in Manila
MANILA, Republic of Philippines, October 12 - In facing various challenges throughout the year 2010-2011, the Western Pacific Region member countries as a whole have achieved progress in several major health fields that cover the aspect of the millennium development goals which is related to health...
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His Royal Highness held bilateral meetings
KUWAIT, October 10 – His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade held two separate bilateral meetings at Diamond Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel. First, His Royal Highness held a bilateral meeting with Republic of Kyrgyz’s Deputy Minister of Foreign A...
Read more...His Majesty sends condolence messages
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on October 11 has sent messages of condolences to;His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, The King of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Prime Minister of Thailand, Her Excellency Ying...
Read more...6th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting
INDONESIA, October 10 – Brunei Darussalam is proud that ASEAN has placed importance on cooperation in the field of culture which will assist in enhancing solidarity among ASEAN community.The matter was said by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Hazair at the 6th ...
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His Royal Highness attends 10th Asia Cooperation Dialogue
KUWAIT, October 10 – His Royal Highness Prince Haji Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade attended the Opening Ceremony of 10th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting held at Bayan Palace.The 10th ACD was officiated by the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Saba...
Read more...Islamic and Civil Law can run concurrently
JALAN MENTERI BESAR, October 10 – Islamic and Civil laws that exist in this country can run concurrently. The nation has adopted these two types of courts and has practiced this for a long time with one intention which is to keep control of interests and as a way to uphold justice.His Majesty...
Read more...His Royal Highness attends 10th Asia Cooperation Dialogue
KUWAIT, October 10 – His Royal Highness Prince Haji Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade attended the Opening Ceremony of 10th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting held at Bayan Palace.The 10th ACD was officiated by the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Saba...
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Her Majesty receives 'Khat 40 Doa Rabbana in Al-Quran'
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 10 – Twenty seven female youths have produced a ‘Khat 40 Doa Rabbana Dalam Al-Quran’, a collection of 40 doa rabbana derived from the Al-Quran as a pesambah (memento) to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday. The 65-pages hand-written publication is w...
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His Majesty receive audience
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 10 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam received audiences from Deputy Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and President of All China Federation of Industry and Commerce, His Excellency Huang Mengfu.
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Congratulatory Messages
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam sent congratulatory messages to:
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Did You Know That..
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- Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on May 31, 1961. It was known as ‘Askar Melayu Brunei’ or Brunei Malay Regiment. It was honoured with the royal title of ‘Diraja’ or Royal on May 31, 1965.
After the nation-state achieved her independence on January 1, 1984, the agency was renamed to ‘Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB)’ or Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
- Royal Brunei Police Force was established on January 1, 1921 after the Brunei Police Force Enactment was passed. It was given the royal honour of ‘Diraja’ or Royal on September 23, 1965.
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is the nation first’s university. It was established on October 28, 1985.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 9 – QAF FC ‘B’ as representative of Brunei Darussalam at the Red Bull Tri-Nations Futsal Tournament 2011 has emerged as champion after defeating LTS, a team from Malaysia.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 4 – The 7th Heart of Borneo (HoB) National Council Meeting was held at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources where amongst the matters discussed was on preparation for the upcoming 3rd HoB meeting. The 3rd HoB will be held in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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'No plastic bag' weekend
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 26 – Ministry of Development through the Department of Environment, Park and Recreation (JASTRE) with cooperation and support from more than 20 department stores nationwide launched the initiative of ‘No Plastic Bag Weekend’.
How To Get To Brunei
 | There are several ways to get to Brunei Darussalam By air – Brunei’s national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines travels to more than 20 destinations around the world. The airline also has worldwide office for you to book a return flight to Brunei (to know the nearest RBA’s office at your place, please log to: www.bruneiair.com ) |
International airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways also fly frequently to Brunei.Beginning July 2006, Air Asia, the Malaysia’s lowest airfare carrier also has direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Brunei. Arrival by plane would land you to Brunei International Airport (BWN), the sole airport in the nation. | |
Brunei in Brief
 Welcome to Brunei Darussalam A brief description on Brunei Darussalam. |
- Official name is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- Capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.
- It is located on the north-west coast of Borneo Island in Southeast Asia.
- Total land area is 5765 sq. km
- Population is estimated at 406,200 people (2009) - 283,300 people in Brunei-Muara district, 67,100 in Belait district, 45,700 in Tutong district, and 10,100 people in Temburong district.
- It is divided into four districts – Brunei Muara, Tutong, Kuala Belait and Temburong.
- Malay is the official language but English is widely spoken.
- Islam is the official religion and it allows other religions to be practiced.
- National carrier is Royal Brunei Airlines.
- It has an equatorial climate, a uniform temperature, high humidity and heavy rainfall.
- Public Warning: The trafficking of controlled drugs carries the death penalty in Brunei Darussalam
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