WELCOME PACK FOR NEW COMERS
Welcome to Brunei,"The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures"
| Malayali Association Brunei Group Email Address : | ma.informationsec@gmail.com |
| MA Web page : | www.malayaliassociationbrunei.com |
| Improtant Email Addresses : | |
| President: | ma.honpresident@gmail.com |
| Secretary: | ma.honsecretary@gmail.com |
| Treasurer: | ma.hontreasurer@gmail. |
About Negara Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam is a sultanate situated in the Borneo Island in South East Asia. It is approximately two hours flight journey from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Manila. It is known as Abode of Peace and renowned for its virgin rain forests and diverse Flora and Fauna.
From pristine primary jungle and isolated longhouse settlements in the interior to high-rise buildings, highways and the world’s largest palace; from secluded waterfalls in wooded glades and traditional fishing villages along tranquil beaches to lavish golf and country clubs and the most splendid polo complex in Southeast Asia.
The country offers a rich diversity – natural wonders, vintage sights and modern sophistication.
Full Name
Capital City
Time Zone
Population
Area
2,226sq miles
Religion
10% Christian
Languages
Chinese (other)
Electricity
3 point square pin
Weight Measures System
Indian Associations
2. Indian Association of Belait (IAB)
Hospitals
Suri Seri Begawan Hospital KB
JPMC Jerudong
New Comer’s Welcome Information Pack
Temperatures are consistently between 24°C (75°F) and 31°C (88°F)
Average humidity is 79%
Phone: +673 2339947, 2339685, 2339783.
Email:
Indian Mission in Brunei
Indian consular mission operates in Brunei Darussalam with a resident High Commissioner.
- Culture
- Schools
- Sports and Recreation
- Hotels
Brunei’s culture mainly derives from the Old Malay World, which encompassed the Malay Archipelago and from this stemmed what is known as the Malay Civilisation. Based on historical facts, various cultural elements and foreign civilisations had a hand in influencing the culture of this country.
Thus, the influence of culture can be traced to four dominating periods of animism, Hinduism, Islam and the West. However, it was Islam that managed to grow it’s roots deeply into the culture of Brunei. Hence, it became a way of life and adopted as the state’s ideology and philosophy.
There are various schools available in Brunei for education. Government Schools, private Schools and International Schools.
International Schools:
- Jerudong International School (JIS) Bandar
- International School of Brunei (ISB) Bandar
Private Schools.
- St. Andrews School. Bandar
- St George School. Bandar
- Chung Hua Middle School Bandar
- St. Margrets School Seria
- Chung Ching Middle School Seria
- St Johns School Kuala Belait
- St James School Kuala Belait
- Chun Hua Middle School Kuala Bealit
Creche, Nursery, Kindergarten (Entry level):
- ABC school
- Panaga School
- PDS School
- International School of Brunei (ISB)
- Chung Ching School, Seria
- Chung Hua School, KB
- St. Margaret School Seria
Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC)
Brunei Shell Recreation Club is conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the BSP Head Office.
Membership is open to all via the Management Committee except for Shell staff who are automatically enrolled as full members upon application. Social and Sports activities include tennis, squash, karate, swimming, horse riding to name a few.
Panaga Club
Panaga Club is an open recreational and sports club, near the beach, in the Camp area. Social and Sports activities include tennis, squash, karate, swimming, yoga, aerobics and golf to name a few.
Kuala Belait Boat Club (KBBC)
The Kuala Belait Boat Club is a colonial style building on the bank of the Belait river, in Kuala Belait. There is an excellent Chinese restaurant, a bar, and a children’s playground, all of which Panaga members are welcome to use.
The KBBC offers a range of activities including dinghy and catamaran sailing, cruising, boardsailing, rowing, kayaking, powerboating, water-skiing and children’s sailing to its members.
The KBBC has reciprocal arrangements with the Royal Brunei Yacht Club (RBYC) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Boat Club (RBAF).
Major hotels are:
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Jerudong Park Hotel & Country Club. Bandar
Contact No:+673 2612044 -
Orchid Garden Hotel Bandar
Contact No:+673 2335544 -
Hotel Sentosa. Kuala Belait
Contact No. +673 3334341 - V Plaza Hotel Kuala Belait.
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Rizqun International Hotel Bandar
Contact No;+673 242 3000 -
Centre Point Hotel. Bandar
Contact No. +673 2430430 -
Sea View Resorts and Apartments KB
Contact No.+673 3332651