Do and don't in Brunei
#1 2008-11-20 11:17:46
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Do and don't in Brunei
Are you living in Brunei? We need you to share your experience of the local customs 
Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Brunei?
Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Brunei?
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#2 2008-11-22 00:10:31
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Re: Do and don't in Brunei
Hello.
I don't believe it is difficult to adjust to our customs because they are so simple.
On the top of my head,
DONT: foreigners are often advised to not show too much skin outside their homes..so no nude sunbathing on the beach!
[because MIB (Melayu Islam Beraja) is the national philosophy,[which is acronym for Malay(the majority race), Islam(the majority's religion) and Monarchy (the gment system)]
DO: DO becareful when crossing the road since everybody drives everywhere in Brunei 
Similar to Uk, we drive on the left side, so if you are unfamiliar with this, please look both ways before crossing
DONT: Swear a lot in public. It's common sense. Nobody likes a potty mouth.
DO: interact with the locals, have a chat; most of us speak English (well, my generation anyway). Then again, Brunei Malay and Malay language in general are not difficult to learn;)
hmmm what else?
I've got nothing else:P But if you have any more questions, ask away!
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#3 2009-03-05 14:42:51
- didierj
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Re: Do and don't in Brunei
Hi all,
I think Atiqah summarize what you allowed to DO.
To be honest i really cannot see a a lot of restrictions , and most of them are for the common sense and according the people education here in Brunei.
Most of the Brunei people are well educated it is a fact and local customs fit also with the way of life of the local people.
By my side i really feel comfortable here in Brunei
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#4 2009-11-19 20:47:25
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Re: Do and don't in Brunei
huhuhuhu...i'm not living in brunei but i think brunei have a same custom with Malaysia right?
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Last edited by a_lords_matrix (2009-11-19 20:50:15)
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