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arrow28
17th Jan 2015, 23:41
Hi To All
Could somebody in the know please advise how Sharia Law is affecting the life style of ex-pats in Royal Brunei.
Thanks
Arrow.
peterc005
18th Jan 2015, 01:31
I've visited Brunei for work several times over the years.
It's a very quiet and comfortable place. There is very little crime or poverty (except for Bangladeshi workers). Never seen any corruption like you'd see in Indonesia or Malaysia.
It's a fairly serious Muslim country, but it does not have a bit impact. People take off for the mosque on a Friday morning that's about it. As an expat you are cut a bit of slack and can even buy booze discreetly.
Be discreet, courteous and polite. Don't talk about religion, politics or the Sultan. It would be a boring place for a single party-loving guy, but good for a family. The locals tend to be very decent and honest.
Metro man
18th Jan 2015, 01:36
Are there any expats left since the route cuts a few years ago ?
PoppaJo
18th Jan 2015, 02:18
I know of one Aussie on the 78. Go back 5 years there was a least a dozen aussies there.
sleeve of wizard
18th Jan 2015, 10:39
More fun times ahead:
Brunei Officially Bans Future Christmas Celebrations (http://www.ibtimes.com/brunei-officially-bans-future-christmas-celebrations-1777526)
Brunei bans Christmas over fears that public celebrations could 'lead Muslims astray' | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2901821/Brunei-bans-Christmas-Islamic-nation-outlaws-celebrating-festivities-fear-leading-Muslims-astray.html)
Nothing has changed, sleeve left years ago, but doesn't appear capable of actually leaving.