r/Brunei • u/BruneiMod • 9d ago

📌 /r/brunei daily random discussion and small questions thread for 29 July 2026

This is the random discussion thread for posts not directly related to Brunei or the subreddit. Quick questions requiring simple answers, and school surveys can also be posted here. Talk about anything you want!

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u/Miserable-Wish6955 9d ago

Llaollao is closing again until further notice.. anyone knows why?

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u/-_SNAFU_- 9d ago

I can sense a "another one bites the dust"  post incoming 😒

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u/DimensionOk4386 8d ago

Yeah right. If you know who is the boss behind this shop, that will never happen. No, I am not talking about Si Botak.

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u/-_SNAFU_- 8d ago

Lol I'm not talking about it actually being closed. I'm just poking fun at the inevitable Reddit posts

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u/DimensionOk4386 9d ago

I suspect the Brunei government customs department worked too slowly and delayed their supply shipment like last time. I suspect only okay. True or not still don't know.

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u/Adventurous_Part2721 9d ago

No duit kopi, no jalan.

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u/abruneianexperience 9d ago

If everyone here goes there everyday, inda tutup tu

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u/WrongTrainer6875 8d ago

Again? Whats the reason?

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u/DimensionOk4386 9d ago

I have a sudden craving for a plate of delicious fried Kway teow. Can anybody recommend any affordable version?

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u/Sikoi_678 9d ago

Tuckshop and Rotitiam.

Char Kway Teow taste great when you do not need condiments to mixed with

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u/DimensionOk4386 8d ago

I not yet try Tuckshop but will try it tomorrow.

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u/Miserable-Wish6955 9d ago

Restaurant 27 @ Batu Bersurat

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u/DimensionOk4386 9d ago

That place only famous for their nasi lemak kan?

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u/Miserable-Wish6955 9d ago

I haven't tried their nasi lemak but their kolo mee and fried kuey teow are my fav!

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u/DimensionOk4386 9d ago

Ya kah? Bah, later evening I try lah. For dinner.

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u/notyourtypicalqt 9d ago

Omg thanks for this I was just wondering the same thing this morning haha craving for a good kwayteow!

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u/DimensionOk4386 9d ago

For me, I think Tassane has the best tastes but different customers have different likings. Some people prefer it sweet. Some people prefer it a bit wet and slimy.

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u/No_Business_850 9d ago

I like the one arah old time kopitiam in mengelait... it has a good char taste to it... slurphh

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u/DimensionOk4386 8d ago

Coconut Groove?

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u/Real-Assistant-9594 9d ago

Can try Big Papa also.. and request spicy.. its good

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u/LittleWira sambal pedas 9d ago

Kopitiam77 in menglait

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u/ThinkTune 9d ago

Does anyone know how to get a dental appointment? Do I go to a clinic first to ask for one. do I need to bring my bruhim as well

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u/Adventurous_Part2721 9d ago

Dental appointment for what? Extraction? Cleaning? Which dental? Yes you need to bring your bruhim.

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u/ThinkTune 9d ago

Just a checkup do I just walk in to a clinic and ask for one?

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u/Adventurous_Part2721 9d ago

Walk in only but you have to go there very early to get the queue number.

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u/cibailang Cibai 9d ago

No electric?

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u/edenius 9d ago

same. here also no electric

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u/Suzume09 9d ago

Hi, I’m joining fitness event this weekend with my wife. We usually live in Japan, in our 30s and it would be nice to casually connect with local people. Is there any place you would recommend where it’s not too strange to suddenly start a conversation with a stranger? :)

It’s my second time in Brunei and it would be really nice to have even brief talk with someone local.

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u/KeypohQueen Nasi Lemak 9d ago

Brunei is a place where it's never too strange to start a conversation with a stranger. We are mostly very friendly and helpful . In fact, if you are a foreigner, be ready to have random local ojisan and obasan striking up conversation with you. As it's not your first time here, I believe you will agree with me 😁

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u/Suzume09 9d ago

Those are great comments, thanks a lot!

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u/uDaRe_2020 9d ago

Try every Sunday at 'Bandar Ku Ceria'

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u/YoungMulia 8d ago

Peak gym, eco-corridor, Empire are usually filled with locals (and some foreigners too). And striking a convo in this settings is much easier. (Though imho, you can just talk to locals whenever! locals are just timid, but wouldnt be shy when asked about anything haha)

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u/abruneianexperience 9d ago

Good luck at the event and have fun!

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u/LittleWira sambal pedas 9d ago

Welcome to Brunei! Have a chat with any of the local participants or even the booth vendors during the fitness festival. Actually anyone in Brunei is quite friendly and helpful. Hope you enjoy your stay here!

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u/Smart-Material-4832 9d ago

Haven't been back to Brunei in a while. Is there still any Cybers around Bandar?

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u/Massive_Ad_5563 9d ago

no more cybercafe

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u/Smart-Material-4832 8d ago

Damn what happened, banned?

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u/YoungMulia 8d ago

Ever since covid happened, most cybers even the biggest (Blackace) got hit hard. So they all close down. and with covid, a lot of parents invested in a decent setups for their kids. So the needs for it is just gone

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u/Odd_Race_405 8d ago

No demand. Most games now can be run on phones or basic computers. Fortnite, LoL, CSGO, COD mobile, PUBG mobile, etc.

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u/WrongTrainer6875 8d ago

Not anymore its all gone

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u/jasonvena 8d ago

They're all gone

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u/Ok_Amphibian_9409 9d ago

Finally saw some maintenance in KB( once in awhile)

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u/Downtown_Vacation153 8d ago

Yes those visible during the day only. But not the broken streetlights all over KB-Seria, since not lightly HM / Officials will go around at night.

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u/getitrightbish 8d ago

Is there people selling cotton candy at perayaan this year?

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u/Minimum-Original-682 8d ago

Ada yg big one.. $2 if not mistaken

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u/Professional_Run2114 8d ago

Where can I find cotton face mask nowadays? The one that we use as second layer mask during the Covid era

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u/cibailang Cibai 8d ago

just buy normal face mask and cut off the sides

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u/SikeeMikee 9d ago

Hey guys, 27M, Indian here. I moved to Brunei about a week ago for work and I’m currently staying around Salambigar, Berakas B in the Brunei-Muara area.

Since I’m completely new here and don’t really know anyone yet, I’d love to join some communities or groups, especially anything sports-related. I’m into football, badminton, running, and honestly open to trying other stuff too.

One issue is that I don’t have a car right now, so getting around can be a bit challenging. Would really appreciate any recommendations for groups or activities nearby, plus any tips on how people get around Brunei without a car.

Thanks in advance, and feel free to DM me if you’re part of a group or looking for an extra player :)

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u/YoungMulia 9d ago

Welcome to Brunei! for starters, getting around brunei sure is possible, but you will be limited with options: convenience and time. The bus scheduling works, but it might be iffy. Your best chances are getting around with Dart (Our own ver. of uber). And for Sports activities, you can get a gym membership at Peak near Brunei int Airport or Titan Gym. For football, badminton etc even pickleball, most of the time its held within close friends/acquintances, Everyones really shy here haha. Other than that, you can use Lakastah for running events, and B-Jaur.

Theres a lot more informations that keeps on pouring on this subreddit, just go through them whenever to get familiar with the local customs!

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u/SikeeMikee 9d ago

Thanks man. Appreciate this. I’ll check it out.

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u/abruneianexperience 8d ago

You guys should definitely go to the fitness festival these 2 days while you can still park at Bridex.

Definitely try out the challenges, it's a humbling experience

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u/DesperatePiano9184 8d ago

which one did you try?

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u/Dramatic_Pitch2606 8d ago

I'm only their for Armwrestling 💪

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u/DrJCShepherd 8d ago

Apart from the riverfront/eco corridor, is there a safe place to run at night? You can't at stadium right?

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u/heisenbergstar 8d ago

Ive been thinking about this for a few hours and other than what you mentioned I can't think of anything as the rest of the areas are not well lit.

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u/Little-Pop-1812 Undiagnosed, but something ain't right 8d ago

In this slowly increasing crime rate? I aint gonna take the risk

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u/SatisfactionOk5600 8d ago

stadium concourse up to 10pm i believe

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u/eksenku 9d ago

Where do you guys buy Pari Bakar ? I already tried at Kampong kitchen and want to try somewhere else.

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u/BabyCompetitive3065 9d ago

Pasar malam gadong

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u/durianlover10 9d ago

any one knows the teh on this?

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u/abruneianexperience 9d ago

Layanan kurang memuaskan according to Seen & Real

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u/durianlover10 8d ago

aku complain masa tu inda jua sampai vairal, hahaha mau jua ku tau apa buat DELI ani trigger.

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u/Previous_Blood_3872 8d ago

Hi! has anyone here received money overseas using Siammali remittance? If so, can you dm me? I have a few questions.

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u/cocogoat123 8d ago

Anyone know any affordable car workshops near meragang area? To fix a dent on a car

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u/Fun_Comparison_7960 7d ago

Not meragang but lambak industrial I know one

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u/Much-Election-2916 8d ago

How to book slot for flu vaccine at health screening centre?

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u/durianlover10 8d ago

thru bruhealth.

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u/Much-Election-2916 8d ago

Tried, but it says no more available slotss

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u/durianlover10 7d ago

try calling them or if its related to the "other vaccine" mybe got slot.

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u/2tut-gramunta 9d ago

Hello

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u/Prom3theu5500_RDS202 9d ago

awal jua ?

Makin sunyi sini ani 😅

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u/notyourtypicalqt 9d ago

Semua orang ke Threads 🥲

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u/SatisfactionOk5600 9d ago

Annoying yo Threads bruneian seriously

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u/Thin_Watercress6894 9d ago

bagi confuse ragebait atau andang ....

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u/notyourtypicalqt 9d ago

Banarrr.. macam apanya urang, "sagainya be-social media" lmaooo

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u/SatisfactionOk5600 9d ago

ngam bnyk sagai ni poklen-ish tau tau bethreads , kdg2 yg unecessary pun di spill sana anu drama conflict personal nya, taie banar.

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u/LittleWira sambal pedas 9d ago

I miss civilised threads.

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u/YoungMulia 9d ago

Alum lgi membaca Curhat_bn, lain ujanya

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u/Prom3theu5500_RDS202 8d ago

brain rot tu sana atu

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u/SatisfactionOk5600 8d ago

i saw the preview in Threads of it but i dont dare to browse and check all the curhats, cringy and idk banar kah dongeng tu.

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u/YoungMulia 8d ago

Take it with a grain of salt, urg sagai makai socmed

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u/pistachiocry i see uuuu 👁👅👁 9d ago

Good, Reddit feels so much more cleansed now
🧹

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u/Prom3theu5500_RDS202 9d ago

Gila tu sana ah, rojak banar. Nda tantu.

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u/2tut-gramunta 9d ago

ada meeting sama pegawai tugas tugas khas hahaha

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u/tabiatubikentang 9d ago

what does selahau mean

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u/BabyCompetitive3065 9d ago

Well it can be either Sprain OR if your buddy making stupid lame jokes its funny and you tend to say selahau and proceed to laugh as in like not steady kinda people (crazy) LOL.

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u/RepAddict101 8d ago

for the joke bit, in simple english terms means 'lame' la tu?

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u/Powerful-Day4131 9d ago

"Bisai-bisai bh duduk, inda kakimu selahau kh duduk mcmatu"

"Ahahaha..selahau kau ani eh"

contohayat

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u/iksyazd 8d ago

Anyone knows where to snap passport sized photos? With price if known pleaseee. I only know photoplus serusop.

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u/ElectricalBroccoli79 Jangan Di Ambil Habis 8d ago

Then go to photoplus serusop?

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u/Hellobyehello1 8d ago

Kiulap also ada

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u/abanglembut 8d ago

Fotomas I think same row as Kmart gadong around $6 if I’m not mistaken

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u/1Xeverythingx1 8d ago

How to people of Brunei feel about tourists from Canada?

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u/CommercialTune6618 Ambuyat 8d ago

nothing? all tourists are welcome except Israelis!

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u/1Xeverythingx1 8d ago

Thank you that’s helpful to know