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Mentiri National Housing Scheme
RPN Kampong Mentiri ( ms, Rancangan Perumahan Negara Kampung Mentiri) is a public housing estate near the village Kampong Mentiri in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. Administration For administrative purposes the area has been divided into, and established as, two village subdivisions: Both are villages within Mukim Mentiri. Infrastructure Schools * Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School, which provides secondary education for the residents of the mukim of Mentiri * Dato Mohd Yassin Primary School * Dato Mohd Yassin Religious School Mosque Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque was opened in 2017 and it replaces the former Kampong Mentiri National Housing Scheme Mosque which was destroyed in a fire. The mosque was inaugurated by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei; it can accommodate 3,000 worshippers. See also * Public housing in Brunei Public housing in Brunei comprises government development programmes which aim to provide ownership of land or homes to the citizens o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Housing Estates In Brunei
This is a list of public housing estates in Brunei. The list consists of housing estates under the current government housing programmes of the National Housing Scheme (), including the Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme (), as well as the former National Resettlement Scheme (). The housing estates may be part of village subdivisions, the third-level subdivisions of Brunei, but many of them have large enough population and hence are designated as separate villages; a few may even very large population that they are divided into few village subdivisions. {, class="wikitable sortable" , +Public housing estates in Brunei !Estate !Area !Village subdivision !District , - , rowspan="7" , of Berakas , rowspan="7" , Berakas , Anggerek Desa , rowspan="38" , Brunei-Muara , - , Burong Pingai Berakas , - , Pancha Delima , - , Pengiran Siraja Muda Delima Satu , - , Jaya Bakti , - , Jaya Setia , - , Orang Kaya Besar Imas , - , of Bunut , Bunut , Bunut Perpindahan , - , Lugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Housing Estates In Brunei
This is a list of public housing estates in Brunei. The list consists of housing estates under the current government housing programmes of the National Housing Scheme (), including the Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme (), as well as the former National Resettlement Scheme (). The housing estates may be part of village subdivisions, the third-level subdivisions of Brunei, but many of them have large enough population and hence are designated as separate villages; a few may even very large population that they are divided into few village subdivisions. {, class="wikitable sortable" , +Public housing estates in Brunei !Estate !Area !Village subdivision !District , - , rowspan="7" , of Berakas , rowspan="7" , Berakas , Anggerek Desa , rowspan="38" , Brunei-Muara , - , Burong Pingai Berakas , - , Pancha Delima , - , Pengiran Siraja Muda Delima Satu , - , Jaya Bakti , - , Jaya Setia , - , Orang Kaya Besar Imas , - , of Bunut , Bunut , Bunut Perpindahan , - , Lugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III ( Jawi: ; born 15 July 1946) is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei since 1967 and the Prime Minister of Brunei since independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. He is one of the last absolute monarchs in the world. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and ''Raja Isteri'' (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit, he succeeded to the throne as the sultan of Brunei following the abdication of his father on 5 October 1967. The sultan has been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world. In 2008, ''Forbes'' estimated the sultan's total peak net worth at US$20 billion. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in 2022, the Sultan is currently the world's longest-reigning current monarch, as well as the longest-serving current head of state. On 5 October 2017, the sultan celebrated his Golden Jubilee to mark the 50th year of his reign on the throne. Early life The sultan was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, Mentiri
Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque () is a mosque in Mentiri, a settlement area in Brunei-Muara District of Brunei. History The construction of the mosque began on 2 May 2017 with the foundation laying ceremony held three days later. It was built by the command of Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei The sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates bac ..., to replace the previous mosque, the Kampong Mentiri National Housing Scheme Mosque, which was destroyed in a fire on the 5th of the previous month. The construction was completed in just 49 days. It was officially opened by the Sultan on 23 June 2017, held after the inaugural Friday prayers at the mosque. See also * List of mosques in Brunei References 2017 establishments in Brunei Mosques completed in 2017 Mosques in Brunei B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School
The Malay language has a complex system of styles, titles and honorifics which are used extensively in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the southern Philippines. Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and several provinces in Indonesia regularly award honorary and life titles. What follows in this article is specific to the Malaysian system. References to Brunei and Indonesia are given when pertinent. In Malaysia, all non-hereditary titles can be granted to both men and women. Every title has a form which can be used by the wife of the title holder. This form is not used by the husband of a titled woman; such a woman will bear a title which is the same as a titled man. Former use Singapore, whose Malay royalty was abolished by the British colonial government in 1891, has adopted civic titles for its leaders. The Philippines historically used Malay titles during its pre-Hispanic period (especially under Bruneian influence), as evidenced by the titles of historical figur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei Postal Services Department
The Brunei Postal Services Department () is a government department which is responsible for providing postal service in Brunei. Retrieved 26 March 2010. History Since 1984 the department has been under the control of the Ministry of Communications. Brunei has been a member of the Universal Postal Union since 15 January 1985. See also *Postage stamps and postal history of Brunei This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Brunei. Brunei is located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Its coastline with the South China Sea is the only portion that is not bounded by another country ... References External links Brunei Post official website. Postal organizations Postal system of Brunei Postal Services Department Philately of Brunei {{Postal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villages Of Brunei
A village ( or ) is the third and lowest administrative division of Brunei. It is headed by a village head (). Several villages are grouped together to form a mukim. A village is generally the traditional rural settlement, in particular in the sense of a kampong or Malay traditional village, but it may also be an urbanised settlement within or near the capital city or a town, or part of the public housing estates. The population varies from hundreds to a few thousands. Administration Villages are administered under the district office of the district where they belong. A village is headed by a village head (). It is an elected position, whereby the populace nominates candidates to the district office and votes among the approved nominees. The nominee may be of an age between 30 and 55 years old. The elected person shall be in office for up to ten years. A village may also have a Village Consultative Council (), the local equivalent of community association. A key outcome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampong Mentiri
Kampong Mentiri () or simply known as Mentiri, is a village in the north-east of Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It has an area of ; the population was 1,215 in 2016. Name The village is named after Mentiri, an obscure and unusual tree. The tree might also have magical properties for a Brunei place name. According to legend, Kampong Mentiri gets its name from a large, ancient tree. The village elders claimed that the trunk's size was so great that it required six adults to hold hands in order to reach around it. This tree was special and rumored to possess magical abilities. Nonetheless, it must be acknowledged that no one can name this tree now. Elderly members of the community claimed that it was once situated where the current roundabout sits. The village has gone under numerous names in the past. Kampong Mentiri has also been known as Kampong Pancur Buluh, Kampong Batu Buluh, Kampong Kiau, and Kampong Sungai Sinonok in the past. Geography Kampong Mentiri is one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque () is a mosque in Tutong, the town of Tutong District in Brunei. The mosque was opened in 1966; it can accommodate 1,000 worshippers at one time. History The construction of the mosque officially began on 17 April 1965 and completed by the middle of the following year. It was inaugurated on 26 August 1966 by Hassanal Bolkiah, the present Sultan of Brunei who at that time was still the crown prince. On 7 October 2016, the mosque held an event to commemorate the golden jubilee A golden jubilee marks a 50th anniversary. It variously is applied to people, events, and nations. Bangladesh In Bangladesh, golden jubilee refers the 50th anniversary year of the separation from Pakistan and is called in Bengali ''"সু ... of its existence. See also * List of mosques in Brunei References External links Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque on the Ministry of Religious Affairs' website 1966 establishments in Brunei Mosques completed in 1966 Mosques in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Villages Of Brunei
A village ( or ) is the third and lowest administrative division of Brunei. It is headed by a village head (). Several villages are grouped together to form a mukim. A village is generally the traditional rural settlement, in particular in the sense of a kampong or Malay traditional village, but it may also be an urbanised settlement within or near the capital city or a town, or part of the public housing estates. The population varies from hundreds to a few thousands. Administration Villages are administered under the district office of the district where they belong. A village is headed by a village head (). It is an elected position, whereby the populace nominates candidates to the district office and votes among the approved nominees. The nominee may be of an age between 30 and 55 years old. The elected person shall be in office for up to ten years. A village may also have a Village Consultative Council (), the local equivalent of community association. A key outcome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukim Mentiri
Mukim Mentiri is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The population was 30,192 in 2016. Name The mukim is named after Kampong Mentiri, one of the villages it encompasses. Geography The mukim is located in the north-east of the district, bordering the South China Sea to the north, Mukim Serasa to the east, the Brunei Bay to the south, Mukim Kota Batu to the south-west and Mukim Berakas 'A' and Mukim Berakas 'B' to the west. There are several islands included within the mukim, namely , and . Demographics As of 2016 census, the population was 30,192 with males and females. The mukim had 5,292 households occupying 5,280 dwellings. The entire population lived in urban areas. Villages As of 2016, the mukim comprised the following census villages: Infrastructures The mukim is home to the following public housing estates: * RPN Mentiri * RPN Panchor Mengkubau * RPN Tanah Jambu in Kampong Tanah Jambu * STKRJ Sungai Buloh in Kampong Sungai Buloh * STKRJ Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
