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Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Library
The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library () is a group of public libraries operated by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei. It is also the legal deposit and copyright for Brunei. History The first Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library was established in 1963 and it was temporarily housed in the then Department of Education. A new building was then constructed on Jalan Elizabeth II in Bandar Seri Begawan, which would become the headquarters for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei. The building began to be used in 1967 on 29 September the following year it was officially opened by His Royal Highness Pengiran Muda Haji Mohammed Alam. From the time of the establishment, the library materials were only available for reference. However, from 1 September 1971, the library was made a public library and lending services are now offered to the public. From 1992 to 1994, the administration section of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei gradually moved to the new building in the Old Airport area, and has since b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei
Brunei ( , ), formally Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi alphabet, Jawi: , ), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang District, Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between Malaysia and Indonesia. , its population was 460,345, of whom about 100,000 live in the Capital city, capital and largest city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The government of Brunei, government is an absolute monarchy ruled by its Sultan of Brunei, Sultan, entitled the Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Yang di-Pertuan, and implements a combination of English common law and sharia law, as well as general Islamic practices. At the peak of the Bruneian Empire, Bolkiah, Sultan Bolkiah (reigned 1485–1528) is claimed to have had contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lambak Kanan Library
Lambak Kanan Library (, officially ') is a public library located in Lambak Kanan area in Brunei-Muara, Brunei. It is one of the public libraries operated by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei The Language and Literature Bureau ( ms, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, DBP) is the Bruneian language authority of the country's official language Malay. It is also the operator of public libraries in the country. It was established in 1960 and is .... History The construction of the building began in 2005 and it took two years to complete. On 18 March 2008, the library was officially opened by the then Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. The cost of the construction was B$975,525 ($720,000 as of December 2017). References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Brunei-Muara District Libraries established in 2008 2008 establishments in Brunei {{library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Libraries
A national library is a library established by a government as a country's preeminent repository of information. Unlike public libraries, these rarely allow citizens to borrow books. Often, they include numerous rare, valuable, or significant works. A national library is that library which has the duty of collecting and preserving the literature of the nation within and outside the country. Thus, national libraries are those libraries whose community is the nation at large. Examples include the British Library, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.Line, Maurice B.; Line, J. (2011). "Concluding notes". ''National libraries'', Aslib, pp. 317–318Lor, P. J.; Sonnekus, E. A. S. (2010)"Guidelines for Legislation for National Library Services", IFLA. Retrieved on 10 January 2010. There are wider definitions of a national library, putting less emphasis to the repository character. National libraries are usually notable for their size, compared to that of other libraries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruneian Culture
The culture of Brunei is strongly influenced by Malay cultures and the Islam. The culture is also influenced by the demographic makeup of the country: more than two-thirds of the population are Malay, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous groups such as Muruts, Dusuns and Kedayans. While Standard Malay is the official language of Brunei, languages such as Brunei Malay and English are more commonly spoken. Islam is the official religion of Brunei and Brunei has implemented Sharia law since 2014. Language Standard Malay, the language spoken by the ethnic Malays, who make up over 65% of Brunei's population, is the official language of Brunei. However, the most widely spoken language in Brunei is Brunei Malay, which differs greatly from Standard Malay in areas like pronunciation, lexis and syntax. In addition, there are many other Malay dialects spoken by indigenous communities, such as Dayak and Iban. Usage of such Malay dialects has been on the declin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Library
The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library () is a group of public libraries operated by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei. It is also the legal deposit and copyright for Brunei. History The first Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library was established in 1963 and it was temporarily housed in the then Department of Education. A new building was then constructed on Jalan Elizabeth II in Bandar Seri Begawan, which would become the headquarters for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei. The building began to be used in 1967 on 29 September the following year it was officially opened by His Royal Highness Pengiran Muda Haji Mohammed Alam. From the time of the establishment, the library materials were only available for reference. However, from 1 September 1971, the library was made a public library and lending services are now offered to the public. From 1992 to 1994, the administration section of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei gradually moved to the new building in the Old Airport area, and has since b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Libraries In Brunei ...
This list of libraries in Brunei includes public, special and university libraries. All of the libraries are operated by departments and universities under the Government of Brunei. External links Brunei Darussalam Libraries(Malay) {{DEFAULTSORT:Libraries in Brunei Brunei Brunei education-related lists Libraries A library is a collection of materials, books or media that are accessible for use and not just for display purposes. A library provides physical (hard copies) or digital access (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location or a vir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temburong District Library
Temburong District Library (, officially ') is a public library located in Bangar, Brunei. The library is operated by , which also manages all other public libraries in the country. It is the only public library in Temburong District Temburong District ( ms, Daerah Temburong; Jawi: دائيره تمبوروڠ) or simply Temburong () is the easternmost district in Brunei. It is an exclave — the land is separated from the rest of the country by Malaysia and Brunei Bay, an .... History The library was established on 8 December 1975, but for several years it had no dedicated building; the library was housed at a few temporary locations in the town of Bangar. The present building was only used from 22 July 1993 and has since been the permanent location of the library. References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Temburong District Libraries established in 1975 1975 establishments in Brunei {{Library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seria Library
Seria Library () is a public library located in Seria, a town in Belait, Brunei. Officially known in Malay Malay may refer to: Languages * Malay language or Bahasa Melayu, a major Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore ** History of the Malay language, the Malay language from the 4th to the 14th century ** Indonesi ... as ', it is one of the public libraries operated by . History Seria Library was established on 12 February 1977, initially at Jalan Bunga Melur. The library was then moved to the present building at Lorong Bolkiah, in which it was inaugurated on 28 February 1990 by the then Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Selamat bin Munap. References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Belait District Libraries established in 1977 1977 establishments in Brunei {{Library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampong Pandan Library
Kampong Pandan is a residential area in Kuala Belait, the principal town of Belait District, Brunei. It has a population of around 16,200 in 2016. It encompasses a housing estate of the country's National Housing Scheme. Name Kampong Pandan comes from the same name in Malay which translates as 'Pandan Village'. It is probably named after '' pandan'', a tropical plant known for its aromatic leaves. Geography Kampong Pandan is surrounded by the South China Sea to the north, Panaga to the east, Mumong to the south and Kuala Belait proper to the west. Administration For census and other administrative purposes, Kampong Pandan has been divided into three villages (): Each village is assigned a village head (). All of the administrative villages of Kampong Pandan are under Mukim Kuala Belait, a mukim subdivision of Belait District. The villages are also part of the municipal area of Kuala Belait. Infrastructures Schools Kampong Pandan is home to two of Kuala Belait's go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuala Belait Library
Daerah Belait Library (, officially ') is a public library located in Kuala Belait, Brunei Brunei ( , ), formally Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi alphabet, Jawi: , ), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely sur .... It is one of the public libraries operated by . History The library was established on 14 July 1975, initially located at Jalan Bunga Raya. It moved to the present building at Jalan Padang in 1986, which was inaugurated by Princess Masna on 19 June in that year. References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Belait District Libraries established in 1975 1975 establishments in Brunei {{Library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tutong District Library
Tutong District Library (, officially ') is a public library located in Tutong, Brunei. The library is one of the public libraries operated by . It is the only public library in Tutong District. History The library was established on 1 September 1975, initially at Jalan Enche Awang. The construction of what is eventually the current building in Bukit Bendera began on 9 May 1990 and was completed in about two years. It was inaugurated on 21 July 1992 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in conjunction with His Majesty's 46th birthday celebration in the district A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o .... References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Libraries established in 1975 1975 establishments in Brunei {{Library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muara Library
Muara Library () is a public library located in Muara in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. Officially known in Malay Malay may refer to: Languages * Malay language or Bahasa Melayu, a major Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore ** History of the Malay language, the Malay language from the 4th to the 14th century ** Indonesi ... as ', it is one of the public libraries operated by . History The laying of foundation stone for the library building was held in a ceremony on 13 May 2004, which was officiated by the then Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, . Its construction was completed by the following year, and the library was inaugurated on 8 December 2005 by the succeeding Minister, . References Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library Libraries in Brunei Brunei-Muara District Libraries established in 2005 2005 establishments in Brunei {{Library-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
