The top two football leagues are the Brunei Super League and the Brunei Premier League. Immigrants to Brunei speak their own languages. [22], In the 14th century, the Javanese manuscript Nagarakretagama, written by Prapanca in 1365, mentioned Barune as the constituent state of Hindu Majapahit,[23] which had to make an annual tribute of 40 katis of camphor. In 1962, a small armed rebellion against the monarchy was ended with the help of the British. [57] The BMA was tasked to revive the Bruneian economy, which was extensively damaged by the Japanese during their occupation. [32][33] The racial make-up of the Christian side was diverse since it were usually made up of Mestizos, Mulattoes and Amerindians (Aztecs, Mayans and Incans) who were gathered and sent from Mexico and were led by Spanish officers who had worked together with native Filipinos in military campaigns across the Southeast Asia. [94] The status of Limbang as part of Sarawak has been disputed by Brunei since the area was first annexed in 1890. Most of the Malay government officers were retained by the Japanese. "[112], Brunei is the first country in Asia to have banned shark finning nationwide. [82] It has a legal system based on English common law, although Islamic law (shariah) supersedes this in some cases. It contains also video clips, poetry, literatures and folklores. English is a widely spoken language in Brunei. Thus transforming into the independent Sultanate of Brunei. Many buildings were destroyed, including the Mosque. In 2014 Brunei became the first East Asian country to … [59] BARIP also contributed to the composition of the country's national anthem. [130], With one private car for every 2.09 persons, Brunei has one of the highest car ownership rates in the world. The Sultan retained his throne and was given a pension and honours by the Japanese. Since, 1985, English has served as the medium of instruction of most subjects from the primary school’s 4th year onwards. It also has an online campus radio station, UBD FM that streams from its first university, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.[156]. It was renamed "Barunai" in the 14th century, possibly influenced by the Sanskrit word "varuṇ" (वरुण), meaning "seafarers". [29] Spain declared war in 1578, planning to attack and capture Kota Batu, Brunei's capital at the time. [109] In 2015, the head of the Catholic Church in Brunei told The Brunei Times, "To be quite honest there has been no change for us this year; no new restrictions have been laid down, although we fully respect and adhere to the existing regulations that our celebrations and worship be [confined] to the compounds of the church and private residences". OFA ... and to sit a written examination to assess the applicant’s proficiency in the English/ Malay/ Arabic Language (where applicable). Brunei has technically been under martial law since the Brunei Revolt of 1962. Malay and English are the most mainstream languages in Brunei, and people can get by just knowing these two. The expedition consisted of 400 Spaniards and Mexicans, 1,500 Filipino natives and 300 Borneans. [56] The administration of Brunei was passed to the Civil Administration on 6 July 1945. [34] The Muslim side though was also equally racially diverse. Country: Brunei Code: BND Symbol: $, B$ The dollar is the official currency of Brunei, but inside the country, in the official language Malay, the currency is known as the ringgit Brunei. Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2020/2021 for Foreign Students (Fully Funded to Brunei) By. In May 2019, the Brunei government extended its existing moratorium on the death penalty to the Sharia criminal code as well that made homosexual acts punishable with death by stoning. [18] The word "Borneo" is of the same origin. As of 1 January 2016, the population of Brunei Darussalam was estimated to be 426,444 people. The maintenance and the promotion of peace, security and stability in the region. Recently, a new rule mandates the use of English in the teaching of math and science from the beginning of primary school. Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It consisted mainly of Australian officers and servicemen. [99], Brunei maintains three infantry battalions stationed around the country. [40], The local Brunei accounts[41] of the Castilian War differ greatly from the generally accepted view of events. constituteproject.org PDF generated: 12 Mar 2020, 22:53 Brunei Darussalam 1959 (rev. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate and was assigned a British resident as colonial manager in 1906. Four periods of cultural influence have occurred, animist, Hindu, Islamic, and Western. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. [citation needed] Seri Lela's daughter, a Bruneian princess, "Putri", had left with the Spanish, she abandoned her claim to the crown and then she married a Christian Tagalog, named Agustín de Legazpi de Tondo. By 1958, expenditure on education totalled at $4 million. Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects. [26] Sultan Bolkiah had extended Brunei's power to its greatest extent when it conquered Manila and Sulu as he even attempted but failed to conquer the Visayas islands even though Sultan Bolkiah was half-Visayan himself being descended from a Visayan mother and he was famously known as Sultan Ragam "The Singing Captain", his powerful musical voice was a trait he inherited from his Visayan lineage since Visayans were culturally obsessed with singing, with the best Visayan singers often also being members of their warrior castes too. [113], Brunei has retained most of its forests, compared to its neighbours that share Borneo island. These ethnic groups speak their own languages, namely Lun Bawang, Tutong, Bisaya, Belait, and Dusun. The British Military Administration took over from the Japanese and remained until July 1946. The local currency was replaced by what was to become known as duit pisang (banana money). or "there"), from which the name "Brunei" was derived. Many Chinese speak southern varieties of Chinese, and many learn Mandarin in school. Brunei recognizes five indigenous minority groups inhabiting the country. Language in Brunei. In 1369, Sulu which was also formerly part of Majapahit, had successfully rebelled and then attacked Boni, looting it of treasure and gold. [93], Brunei is one of many nations to lay claim to some of the disputed Spratly Islands. Most historians consider this to be a folk-hero account, which probably developed decades or centuries after.[42]. Definitions. In the face of these invasions by European Christian powers, the Ottoman Caliphate aided the beleaguered Southeast Asian Sultanates by making Aceh a protectorate and sending expeditions to reinforce, train and equip the local mujahideen. Since 1962, this authority has included emergency powers, which are renewed every two years. They landed 10,000 troops of the Kawaguchi Detachment from Cam Ranh Bay at Kuala Belait. Over time, the resident assumed more executive control than the sultan. [142], The official language of Brunei is Standard Malay, for which both the Latin alphabet (Rumi) and the Arabic alphabet (Jawi) are used. The treaty said that the sultan "could not cede or lease any territory to foreign powers without British consent"; it provided Britain effective control over Brunei's external affairs, making it a British protected state (which continued until 1984). The Kedatuans of Madja-as and Dapitan were also belligerent against Brunei due to them being the targets of constant Muslim attacks organized from Maguindanao and Ternate, a Papuan speaking state in the vicinity of Oceania that grew wealthy by monopolizing spice production. In P.W. The law does not criminalise spousal rape; it explicitly states that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife, as long as she is not under 13 years of age, is not rape. It is used for most official purposes, in courts, and as a medium of instruction in schools. National capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Abinales, Patricio N. and Donna J. Amoroso, State and Society in the Philippines. The airline also has services to major Asian destinations including Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore and Manila. The same family has rules Brunei for over six hundred years. Martin, C. Ozog & G. Poedjosoedarmo (Eds. Seria Well Number One (S-1) was drilled on 12 July 1928. Rupert Colville, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) declared that, "Application of the death penalty for such a broad range of offences contravenes international law. Bevington, from the Colonial Office in Fiji, was appointed to implement it. The country ranks "Not Free" in media by Freedom House. During the occupation, the Japanese had their language taught in schools, and Government officers were required to learn Japanese. Mandarin acts as the lingua franca among the Chinese community of Brunei. Over 90% of Brunei's total population lives in 15 of the 38 mukims: Brunei has numerous courts in its judicial branch. This page was last edited on 5 February 2021, at 09:52. [136] May Bank of Malaysia, RHB Bank of Malaysia, Standard Chartered Bank of United Kingdom, United Overseas Bank of Singapore and Bank of China are currently operating in Brunei. At the peak of the Bruneian Empire, Sultan Bolkiah (reigned 1485–1528) is alleged to have had control over most regions of Borneo, including modern-day Sarawak and Sabah, as well as the Sulu Archipelago off the northeast tip of Borneo, and the islands off the northwest tip of Borneo. What immediately stood out about the SPN21 is the apparent heavier emphasis placed on English over the Official language, "Bahasa Melayu," with English being introduced … This allows for a diverse range of internationals and expats living and working in the country – English is also used as the educational language from primary through to tertiary education. Saturday is at least half a working … [69] Infectious disease has been prevented by public sanitation and improvement of drainage, and the provision of piped pure water to the population. Language Official language is Malay. Head of State : His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin WaddaulahCapital : Bandar Seri BegawanNational Flag : Click Here for detail Specification.Language(s) : Malay, EnglishCurrency : B$ (Brunei Dollar)Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Brunei Darussalam Website: www.mfa.gov.bn English and Chinese are also spoken in Brunei. The British Government later accepted the draft constitution. The unplanned use of English: The case of Brunei Darussalam. [26] Freethinkers, mostly Chinese, form about 7% of the population. Also, there are 6 Arabic schools in the nation. P.W. Although most of them practise some form of religion with elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, they prefer to present themselves as having practised no religion officially, hence labelled as atheists in official censuses. It holds a daily slot at the highly capacity-controlled airport, which it serves from Bandar Seri Begawan via Dubai. Brunei has one main sea port located at Muara. Several indigenous languages spoken in Brunei are threatened with extinction. WiFi Availability: You can find many shops, resorts, cafes and hotels that offer free WiFi in Brunei, especially in the major cities. The Japanese forces in Brunei, Borneo, and Sarawak, under Lieutenant-General Masao Baba, formally surrendered at Labuan on 10 September 1945. [139] In 2014, 65.7% of the population were Malay, 10.3% are Chinese, 3.4% are indigenous, with 20.6% smaller groups making up the rest. Arabic is the religious language of Muslims. [98] It also hosted the ASEAN summit on that same year. [27] However, Islamic Brunei's power was not uncontested in Borneo since it had a Hindu rival in a state founded by Indians called Kutai in the south which they overpowered but didn't destroy. ),[119]vehicles and electrical products from other countries. English is understood and used widely for business. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}4°30′N 114°40′E / 4.500°N 114.667°E / 4.500; 114.667. This amounts to about ten per cent of the state's total national yearly expenditure and represents around 2.5 per cent of GDP. Coal production at Muara was also recommenced, but with little success. Brunei is generally a safe destination for expats and crimes tend to be opportunistic rather than violent. Parents with stateless status are required to apply for a special pass for a child born in the country; failure to register a child may make it difficult to enroll the child in school. Over time, Brooke and his nephews (who succeeded him) leased or annexed more land. From 1943 hyper-inflation destroyed the currency's value and, at the end of the war, this currency was worthless. Pengiran Seri Lela came to offer Brunei as a tributary to Spain for help to recover the throne usurped by his brother, Saiful Rijal. Islam had a very strong influence, and was adopted as Brunei's ideology and philosophy. Malay is the official language, but English is widely used in commerce. [51] The first offshore well was drilled in 1957. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brunei is ranked fifth in the world by gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity. Brunei's administration was reorganised into five prefectures, which included British North Borneo. By the end of the war, 16 wells at Miri and Seria had been restarted, with production reaching about half the pre-war level. [60][failed verification], Until 1979, Brunei's foreign relations were managed by the UK government. [145], The culture of Brunei is predominantly Malay (reflecting its ethnicity), with heavy influences from Islam, but is seen as much more conservative than Indonesia and Malaysia. On 25 December 2015, 4,000 out of 18,000 estimated local Catholics attended the mass of Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. After that, they were handled by the Brunei Diplomatic Service. Airport/s: Brunei International Airport is the hub for international flights that travel to Brunei. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, the country is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The official name of the country is the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace. [82], Brunei is accessible by air, sea, and land transport. There is a relatively large expatriate community. [106] The law prohibits sexual harassment and stipulates that whoever assaults or uses criminal force, intending thereby to outrage or knowing it is likely to outrage the modesty of a person, shall be punished with imprisonment for as much as five years and caning. [58] The first British High Commissioner for Brunei was the Governor of Sarawak, Sir Charles Ardon Clarke. Brunei lost much of its territory to him and his dynasty, known as the White Rajahs. Pengiran Yusuf (later YAM Pengiran Setia Negara Pengiran Haji Mohd Yusuf), along with other Bruneians, was sent to Japan for training. The Sultanate ceded Sarawak (Kuching) to James Brooke and installed him as the White Rajah, and it ceded Sabah to the British North Borneo Chartered Company. Calling Code 673 Voltage 240 Religions. Under this agreement, the following terms were agreed upon: This agreement also caused Gurkha units to be deployed in Brunei, where they remain up to this day. The local Malay dialect is known as Brunei Malay, and around 84% of this language is compatible with Standard Malay. Brunei briefly rose to prominence in Southeast Asia when the Portuguese occupied Malacca and thereby forced the wealthy and powerful but displaced Muslim refugees there to relocate to nearby Sultanates such as Aceh and Brunei. Areas of mountain rain forests are located inland. [132] With the completion of this project, the annual passenger capacity of the airport is expected to double from 1.5 to 3 million. [46] The residents were to advise the sultan on all matters of administration. The three components of MIB cover Malay culture, Islamic religion, and the political framework under the monarchy. [52] Oil and natural gas have been the basis of Brunei's development and wealth since the late 20th century. This being so, Brunei would categorically fall as Bahasa speakers, the same language widely spoken today in Malaysia and Indonesia. I'm not sure what aspects you are aiming at specifically. This was based in part on the assistance of two Bruneian noblemen, Pengiran Seri Lela and Pengiran Seri Ratna. In P.W. Other languages include English and Chinese (various dialects). Male and female homosexuality is illegal in Brunei. [72] Brunei was admitted to the United Nations on 22 September 1984, becoming the organisation's 159th member. [78] Other major towns are the port town of Muara, the oil-producing town of Seria and its neighbouring town, Kuala Belait. Official language: Malawian. [citation needed] In terms of history, Brunei was a seat of power of the powerful Malay empire prior to the coming of the Europeans in the 16th Century. Chinese languages are also widely spoken, and the Chinese minority in Brunei speak a number of varieties of Chinese. [82] After six days' fighting, they occupied the entire country. Malay is used as the official and national language in the country and unlike Mandarin and English, the use of the Malay language has diminished after the country’s independence. Inche Ibrahim (known later as Pehin Datu Perdana Menteri Dato Laila Utama Awang Haji Ibrahim), a former Secretary to the British Resident, Ernest Edgar Pengilly, was appointed Chief Administrative Officer under the Japanese Governor. [35] These expeditionary forces had also spread to other nearby Sultanates such as Brunei and had taught new fighting tactics and techniques on how to forge cannons. [26] But, when the Kingdom of Sarawak annexed Brunei's Pandaruan District in 1890, the British did not take any action to stop it. Brunei dollar (BND) Languages. The law mandates Islamic children aged 7 to 15 to attend a religious school, known as the Ugama School, 5 days a week for 3 hours. The country of Brunei is a small Islamic sultanate, or kingdom. Other languages and dialects spoken include Kedayan Malay dialect, Tutong Malay dialect, Murut, and Dusun. As such, most expats won't experience much of a language barrier. [citation needed], On 31 December 1983, a mass gathering was held on main mosques on all four of the districts of the country and at midnight, on 1 January 1984, the Proclamation of Independence was read by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. This has been attributed to the absence of a comprehensive transport system, low import tax, and low unleaded petrol price of B$0.53 per litre. [114], Brunei has the second-highest Human Development Index among the Southeast Asian nations, after Singapore, and is classified as a developed country. The United Kingdom also maintains a base in Seria, the centre of the oil industry in Brunei. A number of languages are spoken in Brunei, but Standard Malay is the nation's official language. The country's road network is well developed. They were supported by American air and naval units. ), For a discussion of religious freedom, see, Visayan singers often also being members of their warrior castes too, Learn how and when to remove this template message, His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, all-time Southeast Asian Games medal table, Writing contest promotes usage, history of Jawi script, "Call to add ethnic languages as optional subject in schools", "Department of Economic Planning and Development - Population", "World Economic Outlook Database, January 2019", "Letter from Francisco de Sande to Felipe II, 1578", Letter from Fajardo to Felipe III From Manila, August 15 1620. The people are pagans and are men of goodwill. [65] A total sum of B$100 million was approved by the Brunei State Council for the plan. Official language: one designated as having a unique legal status in the … Citizenship is derived through one's parents rather than through birth within the country's territory. [82], Media in Brunei are said to be pro-government; press criticism of the government and monarchy is rare. The only Allied troops in the area were the 2nd Battalion of the 15th Punjab Regiment based at Kuching, Sarawak. [citation needed] There was suspicion that he the legitimate Sultan could have been poisoned by the ruling sultan. [143] Initially, the usage script to write Malay words are conducted in Jawi alphabet before it was switched in to Latin alphabet around 1941. It included the following provisions:[46]. Brunei Malay is rather divergent from standard Malay and the rest of the Malay dialects, being about 84% cognate with standard Malay,[145] and is mostly mutually unintelligible with it. The naval base was destroyed by Allied bombing, but the airport runway survived. The 135-kilometre (84 mi) highway from Muara Town to Kuala Belait is a dual carriageway. There are many variants of the language, but Standard Malay is widely accepted as the national language. There are many variants of the language, but Standard Malay is widely accepted as the national language. In March 1959 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III led a delegation to London to discuss the proposed Constitution. Brunei is exposed to the risks stemming from climate change along with other ASEAN member states. Seria Well Number 2 was drilled on 19 August 1929, and, as of 2009[update], continues to produce oil. After independence, Malay culture and language took a down south route, something that leaders in the country have been trying to change over the past few decades. They did not regard either Brunei or the Kingdom of Sarawak as 'foreign' (per the Treaty of Protection). Malay is in the Western Malayo-Polynesian subgroup of the Austronesian language family, which also includes the other languages spoken in Brunei. [21] In 1225, the Chinese official Zhao Rukuo reported that Boni had 100 warships to protect its trade, and that there was great wealth in the kingdom. [60], The airport in Brunei is currently being extensively upgraded. Location Brunei. The official language is Malay, with English as a major second language. According to local historiography, Brunei was founded by Awang Alak Betatar, later to be Sultan Muhammad Shah, reigning around AD 1400. Speedboats provide passenger and goods transportation to the Temburong district. In addition to the native Malay warriors, the Ottomans had repeatedly sent military expeditions to nearby Aceh. This site provides Indonesian language studying materials, including grammars and vocabulary teaching. Central to this strategy is the position that the airline maintains at London Heathrow Airport. Both of these have a chief justice and two judges.[26]. In 1578, Alonso Beltrán, a Spanish traveller, described it as being five stories tall and built on the water.[28]. The first was introduced in 1953. It is a very wealthy and developed country with almost 400,000 residents. A new agreement was signed on 23 November 1971 with the British representative being Anthony Royle.[70]. [16] Before the rise of the Bruneian Empire under the Muslim Bolkiah Dynasty, Brunei is believed to have been under Buddhist rulers.[17]. The agreement was signed by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Sir Robert Scott, the Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia. The plan also aided the development of public education. Brunei gained independence from Britain in 1984. 109-110. Brunei's dominance in the Philippines was also challenged by two Indianized kingdoms, the Rajahanates of Cebu and Butuan which were also coincidentally allied with Kutai and were also at war with Brunei's dependencies; Sulu and Manila as well as their mutual ally, the Sultanate of Maguindanao. [134] The bridge cost is $1.6 billion.[135]. [60], Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984. Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984. [60] About 167,000 barrels (26,600 m3) of oil are produced every day, making Brunei the fourth-largest producer of oil in Southeast Asia. [31] The campaign was one of many, which also included action in Mindanao and Sulu. The penalty for breaching a protection order is a fine not exceeding BN$2,000 ($1,538) or imprisonment not exceeding six months. [60] The Brunei navy has several "Ijtihad"-class patrol boats purchased from a German manufacturer. William Henry Scott (1903). Their colour is whiter than that of the other sort ... in this island justice is well administered ...[19], The settlement known as Vijayapura was a colony to the Buddhist Srivijaya empire and was thought to be located in Borneo's Northwest which flourished in the 7th Century. The former had travelled to Manila, then the centre of the Spanish colony. Brunei employs Malay, similar to Indonesia, as an official language. Brunei was granted full internal self-government. The residential system ended in 1959.[47]. The officially recognized languages of Brunei are English and Malay, both of which are widely spoken in the region. He moved from Garang in the Temburong District[14] to the Brunei River estuary, discovering Brunei. [66] Communications were improved, as new roads were built and reconstruction at Berakas Airport was completed in 1954. A Bell 212 operated by the air force crashed in Kuala Belait on 20 July 2012 with the loss of 12 of the 14 crew on board. The education system in Brunei is also bilingual, and English is one of the important languages of instruction in the educational institutions across the country. Martin, C. Ozog & G. Poedjosoedarmo (Eds.). Petroleum was discovered in 1929 after several fruitless attempts. [15] He was the first Muslim ruler of Brunei. Brunei also has a contingent of Nepali soldiers stationed in Serai. Sexual relations between men are punishable by death or whipping; sex between women is punishable by caning or imprisonment. [63] The British delegation was led by Sir Alan Lennox-Boyd, Secretary of State for the Colonies. [61] Known as the Brunei Revolt, it contributed to the failure to create the North Borneo Federation. Although oil and gas revenues have allowed the state to give its citizens one of the highest per capita incomes in Asia, they also have made the country dependent on a single commodity that is subject to market fluctuations. The official language of Brunei is Malay, but English is widely used, particularly for business. E.R. [69], On 14 November 1971, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah left for London to discuss matters regarding the amendments to the 1959 constitution. English is used in business as a working language and as the language of instruction from primary to tertiary education.[147][148][149][150]. [20] In the aftermath of the Indian Chola invasion of Srivijaya, Datu Puti lead some dissident datus from Sumatra and Borneo in a rebellion against Rajah Makatunao who was a Chola appointed local Rajah. Two-thirds of the population, including the majority of Bruneian Malays identify as Muslim. 2006) Page 6 • Preamble Preamble WHEREAS provision is being made in a separate Proclamation (in this Constitution Most expats come from non-Muslim countries such as Australia, United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, The Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and India. [48] Two men, F. F. Marriot and T. G. Cochrane, smelled oil near the Seria river in late 1926. [115] Crude oil and natural gas production account for about 90% of its GDP. Brunei town was bombed extensively and recaptured after three days of heavy fighting. [124] In August 2009, the Royal Family reaped the first few Laila padi stalks, after years of attempts to boost local rice production, a goal first articulated about half a century ago. Nevertheless, by the 16th century, Islam was firmly rooted in Brunei, and the country had built one of its biggest mosques. Brunei debuted at the Olympics in 1996; it has competed at all subsequent Summer Olympics except 2008. Before 1941, the Governor of the Straits Settlements, based in Singapore, was responsible for the duties of British High Commissioner for Brunei, Sarawak, and North Borneo (now Sabah). The Borneo Bulletin is an English newspaper that circulates in Brunei. Arabic is taught in these schools. [71] In May 1983, it was announced by the UK that the date of independence of Brunei would be 1 January 1984. Continent: South East Asia. How Many Serial Killers Are Active In The UK Now? Bank of China received permission to open a branch in Brunei in April 2016. "The Japanese Interregnum...," Graham Saunders, 2001 Summary Tables of the Population Census. The first major international sporting event to be hosted in Brunei was the 1999 Southeast Asian Games. [80], The climate of Brunei is tropical equatorial that is a Tropical rainforest climate[26] more subject to the Intertropical Convergence Zone than the trade winds and with no or rare cyclones. Malay is the official language. While the British officials were under Japanese guard, Ibrahim made a point of personally shaking each one by the hand and wishing him well.[54]. What Type Of Government Does Brunei Have? 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