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Tiny state in Borneo, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah. After it was a big regional player a few hundred years back, Brunei became rich upon the discovery of Oil in the 1940s. For a period time the Sultan of Brunei was the richest person in the world. Excellent alternative online resources:
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Jul,10 2008
- Jul,13 2008
Agri-Food & Fruits Fiesta 2008, ASEAN Gap and ASEAN Farmers Week ...more Public Holiday
Jul,15 2008
The Sultan’s Birthday ...more Public Holiday
Jul,30 2008
Ascension of the Prophet Mohammad / Israk & Mikraj ...more Sports Event
Aug,28 2008
- Aug,31 2008
2008 Brunei Open ...more Festival
Aug,01 2008
- Aug,31 2008
Cultural Ethnic Fiesta Borneo Temburong ...more
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Traditional geomantic designs (The Star)
Story about ancient Malay building principles, the ancient art of Malay geomancy, a parallel to Chinese feng shui and Indian vasthu sastra.
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Mat Salleh
The word malaysians use for westerners is “Mat Salleh”. |
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Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. The area is popular for it’s tea plantations and jungle walks.
Kuching
Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching means “cat” in Malay.
