Brunei is OK, still a few expats around but not as many as before. All watering holes have run dry, but limited self-import is allowed for non-muslim residents. For entertainment, Labuan is an easy half hour trip now that they have high speed ferries and the terminal has moved to the deep water port at Muara. There is also a land border crossing into Limbang with Off-licence shops just over the other side to save time. Living conditions are good, cost of living reasonable. Brunei is relatively crime free, the locals are friendly and life is generally pleasant and hassle free.
Work conditions for expats in Brunei are reasonable but there is a severe shortage of engineers. RBA just obtained JAR145 approval through the UKCAA and have a contract with Britannia to do 767 "C" Checks next winter. RBA are going through a hard time just now, with the owners (Brunei Government) finally demanding that the company makes a profit. A tall order for what is in effect another Government Department!
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Through difficulties to the cinema