Is Brunei a good place to work?

Is Brunei a good place to work?

Brunei is an appealing prospect for many expats: located in SE Asia, this small nation is one of the wealthiest countries in the world with a high standard of living and some commensurately high salaries, too. You will find a range of jobs available, from education to banking, tourism and the oil and gas sector.

What is living in Brunei like?

Brunei is probably just too small to cater for every single need. But most expats are satisfied or adapt. If you are enterprising and resourceful, living in Brunei can be a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. The government has promoted Brunei as “The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures”.

Can foreigners work in Brunei?

Brunei is among the most popular destinations for foreigners looking for career opportunities in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). As a general rule, all foreigners traveling to Brunei for employment purposes must obtain a valid employment visa and employment pass before entering the country.

Why You Should Live in Brunei?

Brunei is paradise for nature lovers, as it is located in the jungle. Even for those that rather enjoy non-nature options, the main capital, Bandar Seri Begawan counts with several leisure activities, from mall to cinemas. Furthermore, being such a small country travelling around the region is very easy.

Why do people live in Brunei?

The small country located between Malaysia and Indonesia in the island of Borneo is considered one of the richest countries in the world, due to its oil and gas reserves. For that reason, quality of life is extremely high, with both healthcare services and education being free for the population.

Does Brunei speak English?

English is widely used as a business and official language and it is spoken by a majority of the population in Brunei, though some people have only a rudimentary knowledge of the language. The language of the courts is mainly English, though, just as in Malaysia, code-switching between English and Malay is common.

What language is spoken in Brunei?

Malay
Brunei/Official languages
Although Standard Malay (msa) is the official language of Brunei, the Brunei Malay variety (kxd) is more widely spoken. It is substantially different to Standard Malay and is spoken by about two thirds of the population.

What is it like to live in Brunei?

Living in Brunei can be a rewarding and memorable experience for expatriates. For many the culture, the food, the weather and surroundings are vastly different from experiences at home. But for most those are the main reasons for choosing to live and work in Brunei. I am a Canadian expatriate living in Brunei for the last 8 months.

How do I get a job in Brunei?

The best way to find and get any job, in any location, is to put yourself forward in a way that appeals to potential employers. Understand your business, fine tune your CV, and look to exploit any experiences and knowledge that you have to make you stand out as the perfect candidate for a job in Brunei.

Is healthcare in Brunei good for expats?

Brunei has one of the world’s top public healthcare systems. Public medical care can be accessed by locals at no cost and expats are usually charged low rates. For expats with a comprehensive health insurance policy there are a number of private hospitals which are also of a high standard, but these tend to be located only in major urban areas.

Why choose Brunei for your child’s education?

Although Brunei’s public education system is relatively young it is of a high standard and is continually improving thanks to large government investments. Expats generally opt to send their children to international schools, most of which are located in the country’s capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan.