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Brunei Darussalam (Brunei)

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Scholarly E-Journals and Resources

News

  • BruDirect.com
    This site contains daily news and news archives of Brunei since January 2003.
  • Brunei Darussalam Newsletter
    This is the monthly official newsletter of the government of Brunei Darussalam. It contains information related to the country's current affairs, government policies and latest legislations, culture, economy and education.
  • Brunei News.Net
    This website provides both local and international news in English.
  • Media Permata Online
    This site provides daily news of Brunei in Malay language.
  • Pelita Brunei
    This is a weekly official newspaper of the government of Brunei Darussalam.

General Information

Government and Politics

  • Government of Brunei Darussalam
    This is the official government website providing online information about the system of government, constitutions, ministries and administration.
  • Ministry of Communication
    This site is is the official webpage of the government of Brunei Darussalam. It includes facts on the monarchy, national philosophy, and overall information about government.
  • Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
    This page can be found as a link to the Government of Brunei Darussalam website. Though some of the headings appear in English, actual search items, i.e sports are written in Malay language. This may be a challenging site for students not versed in the Malay language.
  • Ministry of Defense
    Website providing information regarding Brunei's armed forces, intelligence, services, and military personel training.
  • Ministry of Development
    Website in Malay. Some English links appear but they lead to information in Malay. Two Minister's speeches: "World standards day" and "Launching of safety month (2006)" can be found in English.
  • Ministry of Education
    Site containing information regarding Brunei's school terms, holidays, exams, educational statistics, and even disease. In addition to news regarding the Minister of education and his personal involvement with the people and their educational goals.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    Website containing information regarding consular events, foreign policy and trade and economy. The site also includes visa information and advice on traveling from and to Brunei.
  • Ministry of Health
    Page mostly in Malay containing two articles in English regarding Avian Influenza, and Foot, Hand, and Mouth disease. There is also advertisements for jobs for Health personnel.
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
    The aim of the Ministry is difficult to be quantified because it covers variety of aspects and is engaged in wide-ranging tasks, but generally it can be said the Ministry was set up with the following objectives: To maintain peace and security of the country. To enhance the standard and quality of life so as to ensure continuous prosperity and well-being of the people. To ensure balanced development in all the districts.
  • Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources
    The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) was formed in 1989 with the responsibility of promoting and facilitating industrial development in Brunei Darussalam. Brunei Darussalam offers all investors security, stability, continuity, confidence and competitiveness. The site offers information and investment oppportunities and incentives, corporate business opportunities, and links to other Brunei government sites.
  • Ministry of Religion Affairs
    At the moment the website is only available in Malay. The English and Arab links are under construction.
  • Prime Minister Office
    Prime Minister's Office Vision: Excellent Leadership and Good Governance for National Prosperity and Stability.
    Mission: To enhance the effectiveness of executive decision-making by the Government of His Majesty in the pursuit of excellent leadership and good governance for national security and sustainable development. This will be done in the context of the philosophy of the Malay Muslim Monarchy ('MIB').
    Roles and Functions: To achieve our mission, we will provide: Professional and competent policy inputs to the processes of policy making. Effective administrative leadership to all ministries and departments. Effective coordination and facilitation between agencies throughout the Civil Service and with the private sector and the community. Quality information and professional services to key stakeholders in the Prime Minister's Office.

Travel and Tourism

  • Brunei Tourism
    This is the official website of the government of Brunei. It contains information about culture, heritage, nature and photo gallery of attractions in Brunei.
  • Lonely Planet, Brunei
    This site provides information of tourist attractions and traveling guides in Brunei.

Universities, Organizations, and Institutions