wasalam

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Some facts about Brunei...

The country has a total area of approximately 2,227 square miles, and its resident population is approximately 360,000. The Government does not publish detailed data on religious affiliation; however, other sources indicate that 67 percent of the population are Muslim, 13 percent are Buddhist, 10 percent are Christian, and another 10 percent adhere to indigenous beliefs or other faiths. About 20 percent of the population are ethnic Chinese, of which approximately half are Christians (Anglicans, Catholics, and Methodists) and half are Buddhists. There also is a large workforce that includes Australian, British, Filipino, South Asian, Indonesian, and Malaysian expatriates that includes Muslims, Christians, and Hindus.

There are 101 mosques and prayer halls, 7 Christian churches, several Chinese temples, and 2 Hindu temples in the country.

The Constitution states that, "The religion of Brunei Darussalam shall be the Muslim religion according to the Shafeite sect of that religion: Provided that all other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony by the person professing them in any part of Brunei Darussalam.

The Government describes the country as a Malay Islamic monarchy. The Government actively promotes adherence to Islamic values and traditions by its Muslim residents. The Ministry of Religious Affairs deals solely with Islam and Islamic laws, which exist alongside secular laws and apply ONLY to Muslims.

In general those adhering to faiths other than Islam are allowed to practice their beliefs, provided that they exercise restraint and do not proselytize.

There were NO reports of religious detainees or prisoners.

Religious authorities encourage Muslim women to wear the tudong, a traditional head covering, and many women do so. However, some Muslim women do not and there is NO official pressure on non-Muslim women to do so.

In July 1999, a new Married Women's Law came into effect, improving significantly the rights of non-Muslim married women with respect to maintenance, property, and domestic violence. A November 1999 revision of the Islamic Family Law, regarding women's position in marriage and divorce, has also strengthened the marital rights of Muslim women.

What others says about Brunei...

1. NO HEAVY TRAFFIC JAMS - You can reach office and be back home without spending an hour or more on the road (except if there's some accident of course)...Have enough time to send and fetch kids to/from school as traffic flow everywhere is always fast.

2. LOW CRIME RATE - Crimes are very rare. Although you'll forget to close your house window, forget to lock the house door or even forget the keys in your car, it's very seldom that your home or car will be robbed. It's very common to see people in Brunei wear expensive jewelries without worrying that someone might steal those from them.

3. NO CALAMITIES - No Typhoons,No Earthquakes, Not prone to Tsunamis and other Natural Calamities.

4. PEACEFUL & QUITE - Loiters, Vandalisms, Noise Pollution, Gang Fights, Street Fights and other Public Nuisance is very rare in Brunei.

5. AFFORDABLE LIVING - Considered as High Standard Living but Brunei is still affordable to live with. Food, Accommodation, Electricity and Cars are easy to acquire. Brunei is one of the leading consumers who are up to date to latest cellphone models, computers or laptops and even cars.

6. LIVING IS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL - Just enjoy being here, Brunei is a country that doesn't have any Disco or Pubs and Alcohol consumption is restricted but the benefits of living in Brunei with simplicity is worth to have for. You're away from everyday stress that usual modern cities have, Life is just easy and not always in a rush.

JUST COME AND HAVE A TRY!

Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do on to you.

Peace