Brunei
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- One of the richest states in Asia. Oil is the sole source of wealth and reserves may be used up by 2020. The Sultan rules as an absolute monarch. Islam is the state religion. Limitations on Christian activity are increasing.
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Official name: Negara Brunei Darussalam |
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[edit] Geography
- In South-east Asia, facing the South China Sea, the nation of Negara Brunei Darussalam – better known as Brunei, is wedged between the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah on the island of Kalimantan (Borneo).
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[edit] Demographics
[edit] Peoples
- Peoples:
- Brunei Malay; Religion: Islam
- Kedayan; Religion: Islam
- Tutung Malay; Religion: Islam
- Belait Malay; Religion: Islam
- Kiput; Religion: Islam
- Low Malay Creole; Religion: Islam
- Dusun; Religion: Animism, Islam, some Christians
- Murut; Religion: Animism, Islam, some Christians
- Iban; Religion: Animism, Islam, some Christians
- Punan; Religion: Animism, Islam, some Christians
- Kayan; Religion: Animism, Islam, some Christians
- Other people groups in Brunei include the Brunei Chinese; Nepalese Gurkhas; Indo-Pakistani peoples; and various other expatriates … including Filipinos and Westerners.
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[edit] Life
- The Cities of Brunei
[edit] Economy
- Brunei has a small well-to-do economy that encompasses a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for just over half of GDP and more than 90% of exports. The government provides for all medical services and free education through the university level and subsidizes rice and housing. Brunei’s leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion.
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[edit] Religion
[edit] Islam
- Brunei is a Muslim state
[edit] Buddhism
- Buddhists are estimated between 9-20%, possibly as many as 60,000 people. Most are found amongst the Chinese involved in trade and business and Thai expatriate workers.
[edit] Christianity
- Islamic Shari’a law in Brunei supersedes civil law and it regulates all of life. The national constitution states, “The religion of Brunei Darussalam shall be the Muslim religion.” Life is difficult for Christians in Brunei. Some have lost their jobs without any notice. Christians seeking opportunities for higher education must leave the country to access universities. Evangelism is strictly forbidden and some local Christians have been arrested and detained for planning outreach to the population.
- Muslims aim for Brunei to be a “pure” Islamic state by 2020. Islamization by offers of houses, jobs and favours and by intimidation of Christians has yielded a slow but steady trickle of converts from among the tribal and Chinese minorities. It is very difficult for non-Muslim to get a job at the government or at a government own firm. Pray for Muslims in Brunei to meet Jesus Christ the Saviour and follow Him.
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[edit] Church and State Relations
- May the constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom be re-instated.
[edit] Mission
- Let us pray for the Filipino believers in Brunei, the remarkable fact is that many of these Filipinos are believers with a heart of mission:
- That their lives will manifest integrity and grace that will continue to make them welcome workers.
- That their congregations in Brunei will be places of deeper encounter with God as well as encouragement for witness.
- That they will be enabled to develop meaningful and deep relationships with Brunei Malay.
- That God will work miracles of salvation through their testimonies and intentional outreach.
- That they get always wisdom in their special situation
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