Negara Brunei Darussalam

The Mall,Gadong

(Taken from Wikipedia Article)
Brunei (pronounced /bruːˈnaɪ/ in English), officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace (Malay: Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi: بروني دارالسلام), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea it is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, and in fact it is separated into two parts by Limbang, which is part of Sarawak. It is the only sovereign state completely on the island of Borneo, with the remainder of the island belonging to Malaysia and Indonesia.

Brunei can trace its beginnings to the 7th century, when it was a subject state of the Srivijayan empire under the name Po-ni.[5] It later became a vassal state of Majapahit[citation needed] before embracing Islam in the 15th century. At the peak of its empire, the sultanate had control that extended over the coastal regions of modern-day Sarawak and Sabah, the Sulu archipelago, and the islands off the northwest tip of Borneo. The thalassocracy was visited by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and fought the Castille War in 1578 against Spain. Its empire began to decline with the forced ceding of Sarawak to James Brooke and the ceding of Sabah to the British North Borneo Chartered Company. After the loss of Limbang, Brunei finally became a British protectorate in 1888, receiving a resident in 1906. In the post-occupation years, it formalized a constitution and fought an armed rebellion.[6] Brunei regained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984. Economic growth during the 1970s and 1990s, averaging 56% from 1999 to 2008, has transformed Brunei Darussalam into a newly industrialized country.

The Billionth Barrel Monument


Brunei has the second highest Human Development Index among the South East Asia nations, after Singapore and is classified as a Developed Country.[7] According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brunei is ranked 4th in the world by gross domestic product per capital at purchasing power parity.[8]

Brunei Bay Brunei was founded by Awang Alak Betatar. His move from Garang [location required] to the Brunei river estuary led to the discovery of Brunei. His first exclamation upon landing on the shore, as the legend goes, was “Baru nah!” (Which in English translates to "great!", or "excellent!") and thus, the name “Brunei” was derived from his words.[9]

It was renamed "Barunai" in the 14th Century, possibly influenced by the Sanskrit word varunai (वरुण), meaning "seafarers", later to become "Brunei". The word "Borneo" is of the same origin. In the country's full name "Negara Brunei Darussalam"(بروني دارالسلام), "Darussalam" means "Abode of Peace" in Arabic, while "Negara" means "Country" in Malay. "Negara" derives from the Sanskrit Nagara (नगर), meaning "city".

Aduhaii.....boring banar eh....maasak saja kaja ni......sampa bila pun masakkk saja......next time go to Borneo Rainforest to do cooking activity with PENAN People, and i think it is more better and good experiance....why not kan?There is certain part of Brunei such as MALILAS or SUKANG still have PENAN PEOPLE but they are in small community


waaaaa.......i did a drifting for Teh Tarik and it was called 'DRIFTING TEH TARIK' by my friend.



We are all the way from BORNEO ISLAND(From the left is Bruneian,Sabahan, sarawakian and Kalimantan Indonesia...baru yiaa....


woww....It`s look delicious!!.....This menu is come from the Philipine. There is a lot of Filipinos working in Brunei and this is their food.Chicken Apritada. It`s base on Tomato Paste and like Beef stew......eh...apakan Beef Stew ani....Mun paham bisai....



`Cook and baked` Contest for BSLA members....The Brunei Shell Ladies Association ( BSLA) organized a" cook and baked 2008" to unveil domestic creativity among its members। The competition was divided into four categories; cakes, cookies/biscuits, desserts and chicken/beef। Over 30 members joined the competition. Meanwhile, I was on hand to judge the food prepared based on test and presentation. President as the chief guest was BSLA President Datin Paduka Hajah Hayati, who later handed over prizes to the winner...


The Brunei next generation....ewah ehwah....so cute...





CRUISING BRUNEI BAY FOR TREASURE

IF GLOSSY brochures are to be delivered many places in this world have breathtaking scenes and rustic old world charm but to experienced it yourself is the best way to believe what you see on a piece of fancy brochure. Even though Brunei Darussalam is a small country with an area of 5,765 sq km, it offers many `treasures’ to it people as well as tourist such as cultural heritage, pristine flora and fauna, sandy white beaches as well as other interesting places It`s true, to get the best of attractions is to experience them ourselves. Having departed from the Muara Port, a voyage began to explore the Brunei Bay and Brunei River. En route, we saw sailors befriend the winds as they sailed in Brunei waters. The weather was perfectly clear and beautiful even though it was humid and blazing hot.


The sea was so beautiful and tranquil. We escaped the heat by retreating into the air-conditional cabin where it was cooler and comfortable sofa seats were also provided. Entering Brunei River, we saw one of the historical islands, ` Pulau Chermin’ or Chermin Island. We passed a few islands before we encounter some fisherman, which shows that traditional fishing still practiced even though the country has reached the era of modernization. Along the River, we realize the Brunei is so rich with mangrove forest. They are everywhere! Talking about development, we encountered one resort amongst the mangrove along the River, the mangrove Forest River.




Some of us did not know about it existence and this shows one of the many development we have so far to improved our tourism industry in line with `Kenali Negara Kitani’ campaign As we know, the mangroves are home to many fascinating animals such as arboreal gliding mammals, the Colugo, Pot Bellied Proboscis Monkey and crocodile among other. It would be terrific to see these animals in Night Safari that is offered by some agencies here. As we cruise further along Brunei River, the many `floating’ houses caught our attention as well as the water-taxis busy transporting their passengers from one place to another.



I can say, the river itself was very busy! And there it is, the grand 52m – high golden dome dominating the skyline - Sultan Omar Ali Saiffudin Mosque or known as the `Floating Mosque’, a powerful symbol of not only Brunei`s religious roots but also its opulence. Alongside such grandeur is the capital`s idyllic charm best captured by the water Village, with its clusters of wooden school, stores and even dwelling built on stilts. The end point of the cruise was exactly behind the royal palace; the Istana Nurul Iman which can sight from the cruise ship itself and on the left is another tiny island called `Jong Batu’, another folklore and legend of Brunei. Sometime we ignored beautiful and simple things in the country because we are too carried away with the rapid development and daily routine that we forgot all these kinds of breathtaking scenery have existed and become part of Bruneian.