Two-thirds of Brunei's population is Malay, with Chinese, Indian, and indigenous groups as minorities. Malay is the official language, though English is also used, and Islam is the dominant religion. The population is concentrated in urban areas like the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. Medical services and education, including the University of Brunei Darussalam, are well developed and funded by oil revenues. Education is compulsory from ages 5 to 16 and provided free in Malay, English, or Chinese.

1. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
Reported by:
Ma. Aprilin A. Malicudio
(Bsed 3-C, Group 2)

2. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
About two-thirds of the
population of Brunei is Malay
(see Malayan Peoples).
Minorities include Chinese,
Indians, and various indigenous
peoples, such as Dayaks and
Belaits. The official language is

3. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
Malay, but English is also used
for official purposes. Islam is the
state religion, and the majority
of the people are Muslims.
Brunei’s 2008 estimated
population was 381,371, yielding
an overall population density of

4. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
72 persons km (188 per sq mi).
The capital and chief town is
Bandar Seri Begawan.

5. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
Medical and educational
services are relatively well
developed and are largely
financed by revenues from
petroleum production. Education
is compulsory for children aged 5
to 16 years and it is free at all

6. Political Setting:
Brunei
levels. Primary and secondary
education is provided in Malay,
English, or Chinese. The
University of Brunei Darussalam
(1985) is located in Bandar Seri
Begawan. There are also
vocational schools and a

7. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
teacher-training institution. In
addition, the government pays
the tuition of Brunei students
who study at overseas
universities.

8. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
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9. Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
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10. Socio-Cultural Setting
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11. Socio-Cultural
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