Aerial View of Bandar Seri Begawan


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (BSB) is the capital city of Brunei Darussalam. It is located in Brunei-Muara district, 8 km distant away, about 10 minutes journey from the Brunei International Airport Berakas, this city has an area of 100.36 km sq. There are lots of historical and interesting places that attracts tourists to visit and come over such as Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (today, it is one of the most impressive in Southeast Asia), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex, Brunei History Centre and many more. Apart of these, there are many ministries and department government administrations centres situated in it. BSB will continue to develop rapidly in terms of its infrastructures and facilities maintaining its unique styles towards making BSB as a city of international standard, equivalent to other developed countries.

Photo by Photography Division, Department of Information (2006)

Must Try delicacies in Brunei, find out more!

Brunei is rich with varieties of traditional food or dishes. Most can usually be found at certain 'Tamu' but may also be serve in certain restaurants. Want to know famous dishes in Brunei? checkout this list and find out yourself! Don't miss the chance to try them n enjoy:)

  • Cendul Temburong
  • Wajid Temburong
  • Udang Galah Temburong (Temburong King Prawn)
  • Pulut Panggang Tutong
  • Ambuyat
  • Brunei Organic Rice
  • Nasi Katok / Nasi Lemak bungkus / Nasi Daun Bungkus
  • Soto

Other traditional foods:

Ardam, Kuripit, Sapit, Jala, Panganan Cincin, Penyaram, Buahulu, Selurut, Dalamu, Jit Manis, Kekara, Sesagun, Cacah (bunga ros), Madu Kasirat, Tilapam, Calak Angin, Puteri Mandi, Sarirupa, Kusui, Tapai, Biraksa, Tumpi, Kutu Mayang, Kek Seri Muka, Kek Madu Kemenyan, Bingka (Durian, Rempah, Ubi, Jagung, Susu n etc).

Brunei's famous festive choices:

  • Kek Roll (Tapak Kuda, Durian etc)
  • Kueh Mor
  • Kek Lapis Tikar
  • Keropok
  • Rendang
  • Kelupis
  • Lemang
  • Ketupat
  • Lepat
  • Satay
  • Serunding & Cashew Nuts
  • Achar
  • popia :)

Anything missing.....let me know, tq.

MASS MEDIA

Radio Brunei launched - May 1957
Televisyen Brunei launched - July 1975


From its early establishment, Radio and Televisyen Brunei conveyed information, knowledge and entertaiment. Information disseminated included current affairs, society-related and also sport.

Government Radio Networks

  • Nasional FM (92.3fm)
  • Pilihan FM (95.9fm)
  • Pelangi FM (91.4fm)
  • Harmoni FM (94.1fm)
  • Nur Islam FM (93.3fm)

Radio Brunei also launched the 'NetRadio', to enable globle listeners to listen to Radio Brunei, just log on (http://www.rtb.gov.bn/ - netradio)

Privately Radio Networks.

  • Kristal FM (90.7fm)
Television

  • RTB1 Channel
  • RTB2 Channel
  • Brunei International Channel

also provide Kristal Astro variety Channel

The Press

  • Pelita Brunei (weekly the Brunei government Malay newspaper)
  • Brunei Darussalam Newsletter (monthly the Brunei government English newsletter) More related information log on (http://www.information.gov.bn/)
  • Borneo Bulletin (daily)
  • Media Permata (daily)
  • The Brunei Times (daily)

By the way a number of foreign Newspaper and Magazines are also available.