Indeed there was no investment during the 18 months Buzz spent in Brunei, but then there was a little matter of an Asia financial crash going on.
Jango is correct Brunei itself is as described, sleepy hollow, safe and boring. Not the best of places for a single chap, but for a young family great.
The important thing is.... do not under any circumstances join RBA. Engineering is being destroyed from the inside by a local meglamaniac who unfortunately seems to be untouchable. At least 3 expats leaving as a direct result so far.
Now over the other side of the runway is a different story. Seems to be just the normal gripes you would get from any expat working anywhere....