Languages of Brunei

Languages Of Brunei

There are a multitude of languages spoken in Brunei. The official language of the state of Brunei is standard Malay, the same Riau dialect that is the basis for the standards in Malaysia and Indonesia. This came into force on 29 September 1959, with the signing of Brunei 1959 Constitution.

English is also widely used as a business and working language. It is also the language of instruction in secondary and tertiary education. Other languages spoken in Brunei include the Chinese, Indian and Native languages spoken by the minority ethnic groups.

Read more about Languages Of Brunei:  Brunei Malay, Minority Languages, Standard Malay, Arabic, Chinese Languages, Indian Languages, Nepali Languages, Expatriate Languages

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