Brunei - Local Customs
Brunei is officially a Muslim country. The version of Islam practiced in Brunei is open, family oriented, respectful of alternate religions and tolerant of international pluralism. Brunei is a modern country with an international outlook. However, visitors should observe local customs and religious practices by not accentuating or abusing the differences between Moslem and non-Moslem practices, dress etc.
Alcohol must not be consumed in public. Smoking is discouraged.
Moslems in Brunei dress conservatively and many Moslem women wear a headscarf in public, at government offices etc. Non-Moslem women are not required to wear a headscarf or big baggy clothes.
Shopping centres and public places reflect the multi-ethnic and international perspective of Brunei. It is rare to see Moslem men in shorts. Moslem women wear brightly coloured outfits that cover most skin, and probably a headscarf. Many people will be in short and/or tight skirts, jeans and the usual clothing that follows international fashion trends.
When visiting government offices for immigration, customs etc, conservative dress is respectful. Loose fitting long pants and shirts for men or long skirts/pants for women is the standard.
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Present construction of the three bridges in Brunei involves a lot of foreign flagged support boats etc, which all need diesel and which take petrol etc to the water-based construction sites.
They normally have all the fuel from that riverine filling station pre-booked. And because they are foreign flagged the filling station is charging the international price. It is still possible to get diesel from vehicle filling stations. Contact us for details.
Allan Riches
Brunei Bay Radio – radio@bruneibay.net
INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES:
As of December 2015, the Shell fuel dock in Brunei (up the river from Muara) is charging foreign yachts and additional BND$1 / liter. This is a 500% increase in the price they were charging just a month before.
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