The Lavish Life Of The Sinister Sultan Of Brunei | Asia's Monarchies | Real Royalty

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  • Brunei may be one of the richest nations in the world, but financial problems have beset even their royal house. The sultan has recently made moves towards some form of partial democracy. However, it is up to him whether or not he introduces it. Why did he make a move to do so, and then let it drop?
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  • @ronasimon3701
    @ronasimon3701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +813

    When i'm 6 months old , i was sent to australia for medical reason and sultan gov support all the flight n medical expenses for me n my parent. I am very grateful for my life today and the comfort living.🥰

    • @kacha-kela5061
      @kacha-kela5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Really??

    • @ronasimon3701
      @ronasimon3701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@kacha-kela5061 really. It was in 1996.

    • @kacha-kela5061
      @kacha-kela5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ronasimon3701 so sultan is not at all corrupt??

    • @armaggedonsblade
      @armaggedonsblade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      @@kacha-kela5061 Are you dumb? Why would he need to be corrupt when he has everything he wants? It was only these journalists who said anything bad about him while his own people adore him and that is what realy matters. Opinions of idiotic western journalists are often malicious and aimed at provoking problems in otherwise peaceful enviroment. Had seen in it in my country as well as in the rest of the world.

    • @lynarystic
      @lynarystic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@armaggedonsbladein the 90s too, my mom was sent to Singapore for goiter surgery 2x. All expenses paid (lodgings and air fare) including for my dad and I to accompany her.

  • @911shan
    @911shan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1577

    The sultan is actually very kind to his people, other than all the propaganda. Brunei citizens have free healthcare, free education, no income tax, unbelievably low prices on both petroleum and natural gas, the government sometimes gives a check to its citizens because the Sultan feels like sharing some of his wealth that month. Brunei is a country with one of the world's lowest crime rates, and jobs pay very handsomely. Plus, there are many stories of people who went through troubles and ended up homeless, the government bought the people a plot of land and built a house for them free of charge. The government also helped them find a stable job. That is also why Brunei is a country with one of the world's lowest poverty rate.

    • @reddd-77
      @reddd-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Yea, other than all the conservative religious bullshit its actually great.

    • @ruok-l5t
      @ruok-l5t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      The main reason you got all that is because of the small population. Mere 400,000 people is tiny when compared to millions in other countries. Your benefits will go only as far as long as the government can afford it. Once Brunei reaches 1 million people, then the country will definitely start to suffer.

    • @afiqahr2920
      @afiqahr2920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@ruok-l5t don't worry about the population. believe me. it won't even reach a half million for another century. the part from the natural resources, well...the neighbouring countries keep sucking them too...you do the math

    • @dickychow3986
      @dickychow3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@ruok-l5t I am not impressed with Brunei's high GDP per capita because they have small population with some oil. As you said, once Brunei hits one million population, problems would come one by one, such as deficit, people's demand of democracy, socio economy and so fourth.

    • @hambatuhan5751
      @hambatuhan5751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      @@ruok-l5t stop worrying about others future.its your future you need to worry about😂

  • @shekharpaul966
    @shekharpaul966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    I have lived and worked in Brunei for 7 years..... and by earning from there , Now I am living decent and honorable life here in India.
    Thanks Brunei .... and long live the king.

    • @shekharpaul966
      @shekharpaul966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ranjit Tyagi Arc welder

    • @dbxlounge556
      @dbxlounge556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shekhar Paul Do you know how to find a job as a foreigner? Can you recommend a website maybe? Is it hard for Europians to find a job and what are the most common jobs for Europians? Thank you.

    • @faizahmohdfauzi1584
      @faizahmohdfauzi1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shekharpaul966 How about Malaysian? Any dead-end job available?

    • @riofontana7046
      @riofontana7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow so the western media really say bad things about him and of course his relegion. Can't you go back?

    • @roccosiffredi6427
      @roccosiffredi6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He likes mango sodomy

  • @kantynory2840
    @kantynory2840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    I lived in Brunei for few years when I was young and it was an absolute delight. I was amazed to see every houses no matter how small they were had at least 2 or 3 cars. Petrol was very cheap and so was cost of foods. It was’t densely populated and everything was clean. Every year during Hariraya the palace was open for all the public to go for a grand buffet and had a meet and greet with the Sultan’s family. And in the end gave a parting gift of new crisp 5 dollar note and container full of goodies. Good memories.

    • @jamiegiee7475
      @jamiegiee7475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hello.. thankyou for sharing such a wonderful experience on our country☺️ I'm happy that you enjoy your time here

    • @_BMJ_
      @_BMJ_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hi I'm ofc from brunei well my experience in brunei was peacefull and amazing and i dont want to leave brunei

    • @tajweedteacher279
      @tajweedteacher279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@_BMJ_ I'm an online Quran teacher with Tajweed if anyone is interested can contact me thanks 😊
      Tamil and Urdu also , please reply

    • @TungKeSo112
      @TungKeSo112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was there in 48 and let me tell you it was harsh, very harsh

    • @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN
      @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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  • @CuciWaterjet
    @CuciWaterjet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    As a Bruneian. HM is amazing. Y’all can talk about whatever you want but our king is dear to all of us. His govt has given us free education , free Medical, unbelievably cheap monthly paid houses and on top that he’s given us all a very very very very safe place we all call home. Now tell my what has your country given you ?

    • @pppLT19
      @pppLT19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      I also have free education, healthcare, even in eastern Europe. All the things you mentioned are normal in Scandinavia and even better. The Middle East is the same. You do know that Brunei isn't the only country in the world with free education right? XD

    • @Lupercal1901
      @Lupercal1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      @@pppLT19 yes we do. But you dont see us bashing your country dont we?

    • @jeffa4822
      @jeffa4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      like uk & usa only dream Democracy!! haha

    • @kim6803
      @kim6803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@pppLT19 but u pay taxes, don't u?. No taxes here

    • @pppLT19
      @pppLT19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@kim6803 You do realise that its only because it is an oil rich country right? Its not because the government is so good or smth. I dont see how its an argument in anything

  • @Sarah-rf5rj
    @Sarah-rf5rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    "A Mosque named after himself"
    Baltimore, Maryland - Lord Baltimore
    Cincinnati - Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
    Dallas, Texas - George M. Dallas
    Edison, New Jersey - Thomas A. Edison

    • @kazumakiryuu2668
      @kazumakiryuu2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      hahaha spot on

    • @abdielleon955
      @abdielleon955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      right on!!

    • @qaiman6985
      @qaiman6985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Washington DC - George Washington

    • @himanshirawat8928
      @himanshirawat8928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The list will go on and on,for sure. Lol

    • @Jason.cbr1000rr
      @Jason.cbr1000rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So the mosque is named by mr. Mosque?

  • @Midscorer
    @Midscorer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Thank to the sultan my special need kid (adhd) got $1000 per year. And special need nephew(downsyndrom) got $150 per month for the rest of their life +$1000. Free healthcare, free education and subsidized price of rice, sugar and cooking oil.
    Beside free education, I got $350 permonth when i continue my undergraduate and $1000 permonth if we studied outside Brunei. Alhamdulilllah ❤️ Sultan

    • @GioNToji
      @GioNToji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That's how the sultan has been kindly helped and developed the people all these century.
      But the anti-Sultan degenerates wouldn''t believe such statement and will accuse you to be anything but telling the truth.
      They can't stand a Monarch Muslim country, with Shariah and civil law to become a safe heaven for its people.

    • @TheMefahm
      @TheMefahm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks to the western who find oil in 1920s. Without their technology and expertise bruneian still live in jungle.

    • @Midscorer
      @Midscorer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@TheMefahm sorry we don't live in the jungle, we live by the bay in 1920's 😁

    • @TheMefahm
      @TheMefahm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Midscorer whatever...jungle, bay, sea,river, forest, tree, desert etc. Thanks to the British and western that colonised the south east asia.

    • @Midscorer
      @Midscorer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheMefahm ok thank you

  • @josephcabrera6825
    @josephcabrera6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I am currently working in Brunei and in this time of my comment I am on my 5th year. Brunei is my second home. I can attest only goodness and great experience in this peaceful country. Lovely and friendly people. Compassionate and loving Sultan. I am very lucky to be here.
    Love from Philippines :)

    • @tajweedteacher279
      @tajweedteacher279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can I get job in Brunei. I'm a graduate of MA Arabic and Haafiz also. 😊

    • @dabasil
      @dabasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tajweedteacher279 not gonna lie Brunei will welcome foreigners with a higher percentage ratio of salary than the locals, but even us locals already have satisfaction on our salary.

  • @kakatuaa
    @kakatuaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    My friends working in the hotels in Singapore love it when the Sultan's entourage comes for a visit. They will get thousands of dollars in tips when he checks out.😃

  • @cedricjohn4151
    @cedricjohn4151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    I have lived and worked in Brunei. A fantastic abode of peace. I would have liked to have stayed there Love Brunei and its people

    • @cesarebachelli
      @cesarebachelli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Same. Ive been an expat working and living in Brunei for 5 years now. 2021 will most like be my last year. I used to think the Sultan was a bad guy. Turns out the dude takes really good care of the Bruneian people. He even flew all Bruneians out of Egypt when Egypt had political unrest.

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cesarebachelli Nice try but no one believes you troll

    • @ivankaizer5388
      @ivankaizer5388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@teddybirmingham7608 ssssh your opinion doesn't matter.

    • @IO279K4RMN
      @IO279K4RMN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@teddybirmingham7608 no one sides with you, nice try. Trash.

    • @seandepagnier
      @seandepagnier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I also visited brunei and when I asked how alcohol and prostitutes are illegal when everyone knows the sultan takes part in, the people were scared and quickly told me it was illegal to discuss this. What a hypocritical country. Then I saw the free housing. Hundreds of identical houses without a single tree.

  • @lc3289
    @lc3289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    He is a very compassionate and down-to-earth King. Genuinely cares for his people from his heart. Always goes the extra mile to ensure the great welfare of his people. Bruneians are very sheltered by his fatherly leadership. We enjoy free healthcare, free education, tax-free, subsidies fuel, free housing and etc. He puts his mind and soul into investing in the best interests of his people; that is why he is well-respected in the nation.

    • @BATT1819
      @BATT1819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I top up the petrol there for BND0.55/litre in 2007... I'm very happy with that. Nothing wrong having so much wealth for the King that very down to earth person to his people. 🙏

    • @sunshines9504
      @sunshines9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ohhh that's interesting .

    • @ZrinNaidi
      @ZrinNaidi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Vasily Chuikov If you want the truth, lets go to Brunei and found out the truth. If you dead when you came in to Brunei, thats mean you dead. If you live than you live.

    • @hidayamacarandas8823
      @hidayamacarandas8823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While I shade every time I see my tax going to the hands of corrupt officials. Sad. We paid for almost everything.

    • @sever4781
      @sever4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As an indonesian, i salute the Sultan, what a great leader, he can make his little nation to became prosperous. He is one of my idol since i was a little..

  • @zenith3877
    @zenith3877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    So, A man of principle, Basically. Thanks, Western media. I've learned to believe the exact opposite of what you say.

  • @AnnieT369
    @AnnieT369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1129

    What about doing one on the sinister king of Thailand, the sinister queen of UK and also the sinister prince of Monaco?

    • @Mj_Billz
      @Mj_Billz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      well fucking said

    • @mazharul
      @mazharul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      They think there the bbc

    • @88feji
      @88feji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      King of Thailand sinister, yes ... however, queen of UK is not really sinister, the queen does not wield much power or influence on politics for decades already despite previous generations of political royalties ..

    • @happyface96
      @happyface96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      And the sinister King Kong. Even God Zilla hates him.

    • @amnesia3014
      @amnesia3014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What a sinister thought!🙄👈

  • @asf8739
    @asf8739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    What is sinister ? Sometimes democracies are more sinister and politically power corrupt.

    • @gardenia73mccready79
      @gardenia73mccready79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Often it is written that we all believed white man & his record of discoveries was the ultimate truth - so now we all know NO White man ever discovered new lands - there were always human existence in the lands history. Humans called INDIGINOUS PEOPLES.

    • @cathyburkart9395
      @cathyburkart9395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gardenia73mccready79 👏👏👏

    • @jacksonjackson3561
      @jacksonjackson3561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can attest to that

    • @newmann2264
      @newmann2264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's Western media my friend. You know how they are. Wink, wink...

    • @nsubugafahad3145
      @nsubugafahad3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah i agree with u

  • @AsifKhan-tw7ye
    @AsifKhan-tw7ye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Lol Media and other people have issues that No bars and night clubs are allowed in Brunei. Keep it up Brunei and i would like to say thank you.

    • @stanleyhood9873
      @stanleyhood9873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bet Brunei has a low rate of alcoholism too.

    • @zaiemibrahim3025
      @zaiemibrahim3025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stanleyhood9873 Thats for sure!

    • @alshirley3444
      @alshirley3444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The fact that there is no bars or nightclubs makes me want to go to Brunei even more

    • @fka_the_body1542
      @fka_the_body1542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yet the Brunei royals come party in the uk , the hypocrisy 😪

    • @AsifKhan-tw7ye
      @AsifKhan-tw7ye 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fka_the_body1542 People say different stuff. Some of them are true some are not. As far as they are obeying the rule of God then let the haters burn no one cares.

  • @lokilape
    @lokilape 3 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    I wish I could travel to Brunei.
    It it works for them, let them be. Why other countries force their political system when it doesn't even work on their own?

    • @playanything13
      @playanything13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You’re RIGHT.. ended

    • @wafflelou1586
      @wafflelou1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said

    • @sakyahsamad5702
      @sakyahsamad5702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also wish, I can live in Brunei, my children all 5 married alredy thank you

    • @faizahmohdfauzi1584
      @faizahmohdfauzi1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They are jealous since the goddamned Crusade era a thousand years ago.

    • @syahmiazizee
      @syahmiazizee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PERIODTTTT

  • @donperera2497
    @donperera2497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I have lived in Brunei in late sixties & early seventies & was fortunate to witness the present Sultan's coronation in 1968. Life was free & we lived happily & Sultan treated his subjects very well. Dr Graham Saunders was one of my teachers at SOAS College & I can remember Ignatius Stephen very well. Regards to both of them. Also I remember my good friend Rahim at SOAS who gave me a photo of him in 1968 Which I still have. I am now retired & living in Melbourne.

    • @RH-nh4gc
      @RH-nh4gc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had to reply , I am from Brunei and my dad taught in SOAS ; I was in STPRI. Live in Melbourne

    • @donperera2497
      @donperera2497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dad was a teacher at SOAS primary from 67 to 73 ( Vincent Perera) & I studied at SOAS college until 71.

    • @RH-nh4gc
      @RH-nh4gc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@donperera2497 name sound familiar... my memory is not great , talked to my brother and he seems to think that you would know Basil ... so our families will know each other , my dad would have taught there early 80s I left in 83

    • @laserching2547
      @laserching2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RH-nh4gc @Don Perera damn, wholesome

    • @nizammajid5002
      @nizammajid5002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the name, Ignatius Stephen sounds familiar... he passed away few years ago.. RIP

  • @kenchin10
    @kenchin10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Why sinister? Brunei is one of the best place to live in plus they treated their citizens so well that tax literally doesn't exist plus they pay for all your medical, study & subsidies a lots of stuff. Sultan Brunei are very compassionate & respected not only in Brunei but all surrounding neighbors. Love from 🇲🇾

    • @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق
      @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Because the sultan is corrupt and claiming the state's money as his...

    • @haziqwaez6184
      @haziqwaez6184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق since when. i live in brunei myself tell me have you ever lived here? Have you experience having a family here? Corruption? The only thing that is courrpted is the price of chicken since covid started. So if you think the sultan use the government's money to fund his need then tell me why aren't there any homeless scattered around brunei? why do you think brunei has the highest vehicle to population? Think you're just ignorent to state the fact that we live so peaceful and debt free from any tax.

    • @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق
      @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@haziqwaez6184 Just because you lived in Brunei doesn't mean what you're saying is valid we are talking about a lot of issues her from the conditions in Borneo (partially under political governance of Brunei), talking about the ugly display and flashing of weather, but most importantly the poor measures of human rights where spousal rape isn't recognised and where LGBTQ+ existence is threatened. So tell me where did the Sultan get his wealth from? Having so many vehicles isn't a good thing, it's excessive, and a big contributor to pollution also it points out to the poor public transportation system and regulations regarding emissions. I think you're so ignorant and some money in your pocket was enough to buy your conscious!

    • @Panbocki
      @Panbocki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق he's not ignorant, you just don't really know what you're talking about

    • @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق
      @الفيلسوفأبوفكرالزنديق 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Panbocki Yes he's and so are you... you're just butthurt because you've been exposed.

  • @daughterofMostHighGod
    @daughterofMostHighGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Who are these people to think they know so much to condemn, judge and criticize His Majesty? Did you even grow up there or have lived among Brunieans? The Sultan is one of the most compassionate leaders I know and he cares for his people’s well-being and is very well loved by all races in the country. I simply can’t think of another country that looks after the welfare of their people better than Brunei just now. Get your facts right, do not use the word “sinister” on him.

    • @fudgerace4356
      @fudgerace4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      There r other country that take care of their citizens welfare like Brunei's do...
      Those countries r Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE and Oman...
      These countries also got a bad reps from international capitalist media...
      Bcz if anyone who is really afraid of authoritarian gov, its a greedy capitalist...
      Bcz capitalist cant 'bend' the law in Absolute Monarch country....

    • @diosalien7401
      @diosalien7401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Correct! adding the term “sinister” in his name is an absolute insult to his majesty...i should know bcoz i worked in brunei for 5 & 1/2 years in retail back in the 90’s...as an expat, i enjoyed my stay there (our store is closed during his birthday and Jerudong Park back then was free) and got along not only with our multi-cultural staff but with the locals as well...the Sultan cared for his people and welcomed foreigners, that’s why his people too love and respect him...

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We see him in the west where he spends most of his time with his women and men. We also see him drinking and dancing, can you do that? "All races in the country"???? Edinburgh has more people than Brunei, if there was no oil, nobody would ever have heard of you and the dear leader would be banged up in some stinking jail (if he was lucky)

    • @pppLT19
      @pppLT19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@fudgerace4356 All these countries are capitalist. Monarchy and capitalism are not opposing ideologies, they are both right-wing. Actually, communism is the opposite of capitalism and it requires the power of people. You know absolutely nothing about politics. Monarchy and totalitarianism are capitalism. Your monarch is a greedy capitalist by any possible definition of a capitalist that exists. He for sure is not a leftist you imagine him to be. So stupid

    • @azaiz
      @azaiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      IMO, these Americans are too entitled to their democracy, they just can't accept the fact that there are other systems as well that could work, even one country apply their way to measure 'success' as in GDP and they did success they just can't settle down until 'democracy' are enforced. Look at Libya now after USA disturbance.

  • @justinsanchez3286
    @justinsanchez3286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    "The monarch has a grip over his people like nowhere else in asia"
    *North Korea has entered the chat*

    • @marcellathe9430
      @marcellathe9430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buerne need in infertrace .

    • @hairolyusof504
      @hairolyusof504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Go away dude , we are fine in Brunei...

    • @nevereverigoteyesonyou8377
      @nevereverigoteyesonyou8377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I might be wrong but kim jong un (NK"s leader ) is not a monarch - he n his father/grand father didn't come from a royal family ....he is a ruler though , political leader would be a better term

    • @marechuber
      @marechuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nevereverigoteyesonyou8377 I more directly say, big fat Oinker.
      While many of his people live in fear and are starving,
      he lives opulently and with gluttony.
      Wouldn't wanna be him !

    • @carlob517
      @carlob517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that a gripe not a noose :p

  • @Nakshatra-2020
    @Nakshatra-2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Ths video shud be reported. As a outsider I came here thinking really bad abt the sultan but reading through the comments sec am convinced he is Indeed a compassionate ruler n his subjects love him.lots of lov to Brunei n their sultan❤ from india

    • @zelik654
      @zelik654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @beekaydee7334
    @beekaydee7334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    As long as the people are safe, prosperous and happy, who cares if a country is ruled by Martians?

    • @-o-light8863
      @-o-light8863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well said my friend

    • @ddiesel1836
      @ddiesel1836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and don't have to pay any taxes. i agree

    • @seank7413
      @seank7413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ddiesel1836 and you live under sharia

    • @ddiesel1836
      @ddiesel1836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seank7413 ok you got me with Sharia

    • @tiago.suares
      @tiago.suares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The problem is: The system is not self-sustaining and the safe, prosperous and happy life can disappear at any given time, and by the way the government is running things they can juts bail out with imensurable wealth and let the people to fend for themselves if shit hits the fan, because all the country's wealth is actually his personal belonging, and once the country turns out to be just expenses and no gain, the people are the ones who will suffer.
      If the Sultan cares more for his people/country, he would be investing in the sustainable future, and not amassing wealth in the present.

  • @eugenia4022
    @eugenia4022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I have been visiting Brunei every year since 1999. A very peaceful country with no crimes. That says a lot about its ruler. Don't make things up just because you are jealous.

  • @kacheng5114
    @kacheng5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I mean... growing up in the U.S was and is still a struggle. If we had the help of what Brunei offered to his people, I’m all in.

    • @sharonhatzenbuehler4591
      @sharonhatzenbuehler4591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I grew up in Africa, I would be in Brunei within a blink of an eye. At least the sultan is sharing his wealth with his people. Our African so called democracies are stealing the country blind.

    • @Littlekitten_
      @Littlekitten_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Everywhere it’s a struggle.. my parents had zero money when they came to the US from Mexico and now they own their own house and are doing great ... healthcare is bad in the US I will say !

    • @jamiegiee7475
      @jamiegiee7475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im thankful for living in Brunei. No taxes, free education, free healthcare and medicine, no political conflicts, massive welfare systems and mostly I'm proud of all my Bruneian fellows that are kind and quick to give helping hands.. Even the poorest people get a chance to improve their lives with the amount of donations being given out by our Sultan, the government and even the collection of all donations from the locals.

    • @NotLikeWhatYouThink
      @NotLikeWhatYouThink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      African try check your natural sources eg uranium,jewel,carbon,land etc..who own it one if it british,rothschild etc in 2021..th-cam.com/video/nKCUZUthjts/w-d-xo.html even tho your country declare independence..actually nope.

    • @safiaajai9074
      @safiaajai9074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello honey fufu

  • @HerbertLye
    @HerbertLye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    As a Sabahan myself and a neighbor to Brunei, Bruneians are the happiest ppl and contented citizens under the leadership of his Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. This documentary missed out the information that His majesty is also the Prime Minister and the General of Brunei. Call him a lavish dictator all you want, I'd say he's been doing very well in holding these positions, I mean who the hell at the age of over 70 would still be leading the troops for an early run after Fajr prayer everyday? And His Majesty's diplomatic relationships with other countries is unparalleled. The very last part of this documentary stated that his Majesty realized that monarchy won't last forever, that is why he's setting himself by leading the very best examples of how to be a good government so when the day comes, the ppl of Brunei knows very well what to do. And lastly, where I come from, Sabah also a neighbor to Phillipines, with an epidemic rise of our illegal immigrants due to poor ESSCOM boarders safeties being implemented over decades, I can't feel anymore safer than being in anywhere in Brunei, I don't have to even think about being robbed in the streets of Brunei 2am while I'm taking an insomnia walk.
    Due to the pandemic, I wasn't able to travel during both Ramadhans of 2020 and 2021, I do miss the Eid al-Fitr open house celebration by his Majesty at their residence, the Nurul Iman palace.
    His Majesty has pledged his solidarity with Indonesia and my country Malaysia to #FreePalestine from the evil occupations of IDF.
    I'm wishing his Majesty a great longevity and may Allah bless him always while Western medias can keep bragging about his Majesty of being 'sinister' lol!

    • @tajweedteacher279
      @tajweedteacher279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can I get job in Brunei. I'm a graduate of MA Arabic and Haafiz also. 😊
      I'm an online Quran teacher also with Tajweed if anyone is interested can contact me thanks 😊, Urdu and Tamil also.
      Feeling happy by reading your comment .😊

  • @Paimonology
    @Paimonology 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    15 yrs my family work and stay in brunei and im thankful for that experience.love from philipines✌️Father ,H.R.M. Sultan Bolkiah

  • @frankmclean5816
    @frankmclean5816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brunei is a good little country and the Sultan is a true gentleman. I worked there for around 4 years and was at the Sultans 50th birthday party in KB when he came up with his brother on helicopter . I met him but it was a busy day. Had a good chat with his driver Generous human being and very well respected by his fellow countrymen.

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 ปีที่แล้ว

      He loves a different prostitute daily. Wild guy

  • @montpleizir
    @montpleizir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    "Since 1990s alcohol, bars and night clubs have been banned, so it's unlikely tourism can ever gained a foothold"
    Lol. Very interesting logic. According to the authors tourism has something to do with drinking alcohol and promiscuity. In my opinion, the fact that all this is not there is just a HUGE plus for Brunei as a place to stay.

    • @Sarah-rf5rj
      @Sarah-rf5rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ikr? tourism = booze, more like they need to import beers to Brunei so they can start making new money

    • @mnoorbhai
      @mnoorbhai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sarah-rf5rj No chance

    • @atul4349
      @atul4349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sžx DD sd

    • @ishaks8152
      @ishaks8152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      If tourists choose alcohol and promiscuity they better head to the sex capital of the world obviously not brunei the land of malay muslims.

    • @PrinceRightyI
      @PrinceRightyI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, Malaysia is nearby. So booze is not a problem for Brunei. 😆

  • @aburaeese
    @aburaeese 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    The title 'sinister' is given to him by those with envious hearts.

    • @KlingonGamerYT
      @KlingonGamerYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      to be honest we gave life to a lot of poor countries and they are better for us having been there your welcome

    • @rachelciel3330
      @rachelciel3330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KlingonGamerYT You guys also did a lot of genocide so it's not really something to be proud of.

    • @aaj7020
      @aaj7020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      when he/she is Muslim you have to

    • @aburaeese
      @aburaeese 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaj7020 Muslim is actually what a person becomes after he/she submits to the will of God. Sinister is giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. Hope this helps.

    • @railee8815
      @railee8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah, the way they did to ph president duterte thats what envious country doing

  • @prasanamcdonald7991
    @prasanamcdonald7991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Nothing wrong with Brunei. The king looks after the citizens of his kingdom. What's wrong with that apart from envy from other countries.

    • @anonymous-cl8kv
      @anonymous-cl8kv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just because he is a muslim i think

  • @Wille02
    @Wille02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    British royal : The Lavish Life of The Greatest Queen
    when Muslim king: *The Lavish life of the SINISTER SULTAN*

    • @wanainiaini9440
      @wanainiaini9440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They are haters sorry to say

    • @552019
      @552019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Can not really compare the two , one is a powerless figure head answerable to the people , the other an absolute ruler with human rights issues.

    • @andrikristianto2577
      @andrikristianto2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AR: True statement

    • @Wille02
      @Wille02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@552019 I understand but my comment is about respecting the Kings and queens of any country...and the word sinister is unexpected mybe can be change to “the lavish life of the religious sultan” since he just stoned people to death ☠️ -to be fair

    • @andrikristianto2577
      @andrikristianto2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@wanainiaini9440: Exactly...they’re just jealous...

  • @aquzayonaha
    @aquzayonaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Sometimes I want to laugh so hardly every time I see this type of video. In my mind. What the hell they are so worried about how sultan rule his country while their own country was actually have so many problems. Students shooting in school, so many people living in the stress because they don't have home to stay. Dying For hunger. Killing everywhere in streets.no amount for hospital bills.so many problems while in brunei that never happened. That why you can't blame Brunei people why they love sultan.

  • @lorrainechingwarara
    @lorrainechingwarara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    i really love how everyone has rebutted your sinister claim. not everyone wants your democracy

    • @FaHad-xx2ik
      @FaHad-xx2ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      True

    • @diegovega61
      @diegovega61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not everyone want your dictatorship.

    • @FaHad-xx2ik
      @FaHad-xx2ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@diegovega61 no one wants your comment

    • @diegovega61
      @diegovega61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FaHad-xx2ik go to the park kid

    • @FaHad-xx2ik
      @FaHad-xx2ik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@diegovega61 you can as well go to the retirement home.

  • @hamizanerwan1770
    @hamizanerwan1770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    And guess what guys. Had a local sent him a formal letter to ask for some money, he'll give it to you no problem. We love him a ton...

    • @sharonhatzenbuehler4591
      @sharonhatzenbuehler4591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You guys are blessed having a leader like this. I live in a democracy and we have nothing like this, money all going into the pockets of the so called democratic politicians while the people a suffering

    • @jamiegiee7475
      @jamiegiee7475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sharonhatzenbuehler4591 Thankyou for your praises.. as a bruneian I wished you a happy life and take care☺️

  • @raphaelandrews3617
    @raphaelandrews3617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I met the Sultan of Brunei `s brother by accident while I worked in a Shop in Bond Street. he was a very small man. He never smiled and he never talked he just whispered . A strange man.

    • @BurriedTruth
      @BurriedTruth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats how VIP people especially royalty often are , they try not to draw attention to themselves.

    • @yanliew4027
      @yanliew4027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a brother who married an uprising Malay singer in early 80's.

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  • @aokijo177
    @aokijo177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Excuse me, for the person who posted this video, can you please change the title of this video? I lived in Brunei, grow up in Brunei and left Brunei to go overseas to explore life outside of Brunei for almost a decade and came back again to Brunei. The Sultan of Brunei is NOT sinister. It is a very unjust claim and wrong use of word to describe him.

    • @donnyaxleasia
      @donnyaxleasia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      well it is what makes me look at this video, too ... that word is their "marketing" strategy. I watched the documentary and wondered which part of Sultan is sinister, and honestly, I can't find anything sinister about him

    • @juusohamalainen7507
      @juusohamalainen7507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All despots are sinister. They have selected themselves, not the people. They steal money from national export revenues. They always do.

    • @nashleyabdou5619
      @nashleyabdou5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juusohamalainen7507 not all just some

    • @dabasil
      @dabasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Az Eddie sadly we won't get any views since the media has called Brunei sinister and evil country, in addition to against LGBTQ stuff.

  • @discreetfreeze7805
    @discreetfreeze7805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    “As a country Brunei would have disappeared entirely in the 19th and 20th centuries if it hadn’t been protected by Britain. They set up a residency system that ensured the country wasn’t taken over by Malaysia”
    There you go, clear proof of colonial propaganda. The residency system was enforced among the Malay states including Brunei for exploitation of their natural wealth. It wasn’t for “protection”, it’s for the exploitation, oppression, discrimination and subjugation of Brunei during British Colonialism. This piece is utter rubbish.

    • @discreetfreeze7805
      @discreetfreeze7805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What’s more is that Malaya, Sarawak & North Borneo (Sabah) which now makes up Malaysia at the time were also subjugated by a Residency/Governorship system. How could Brunei even be taken over by Malaysia which were also subjugated by the British. This piece fails a simple fact check, denigrates a country, its system of government and its people. Get over it Britain. Your time of exploitation is over.

    • @canul3801
      @canul3801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well said. i am malaysian myself, i find that the history that has been passed to students utterly rubbish to brainwashed people. people tend to think Brunei betray Malaysia because of the oil and money but you if you look outside the books ,by the power of britain .the words of kindness.that day britain is giving "permission" to this little nation to build a country. malaysia is build by passion to pursuit the free of people but in the end,britain still control behind the scene. brunei know this . and get out of it, they want to control their own country and people and most importantly is their religion. even though it seems ridiculous,but its a right decision that live up to this day. and this documentary is based on media,and add salt to the history. Remember that , without the sultan decision, Brunei will not be great as you know today. p.s , before you hear documentary and read history. please know that history of book can be changed by the writer willing and word can be change from good to bad within few people

    • @houseofgrey1690
      @houseofgrey1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually its honestly technically true

    • @nabati8903
      @nabati8903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @Souledex
      @Souledex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These systems of former exploitation are very often the systems that allowed places to experience comparative liberty or freedom all over the world in the late 20th century. Kuwait, Hong Kong, hell even in American occupied Kabul before they decamped there was a massive positive disparity in economics, education, and political freedom in the places with contact to the west. It's not "propaganda" its an accurate portrayal of a political situation. There is obviously the century or centuries before that too that need to be understood (as well in context of their neighbors and era) but muddying the waters by blending them all together leaves many to discount the evils, and to dismiss the goods that actually effected their history.
      I will dunk on the ineffectiveness of neoliberalism, and the way colonialism has wrought the world we see today all day. But in the necessary shifting of the narrative people who just tuned in the last 15 years miss the well understood basis on which the new narrative was made.

  • @fatinarifin3197
    @fatinarifin3197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Just want to share some facts as a bruneian , brunei usually celebrates national day and His Majesty's birthday in all districts. Locals usually write a letter of their complaints or anything and give it directly to the Sultan when the handshake/visiting people session , because when they give the letter directly to the Sultan , the letter is directly arrive to His Majesty without any security check and stuff. From that , the letters is comfirm read/seen by His Majesty :)
    Sorry for my bad english :)

    • @fudgerace4356
      @fudgerace4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amazing, May God preserve the Sultanate

    • @sakyahsamad5702
      @sakyahsamad5702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saya fikir seseorang telah buatangkara dengan tulisan ini, saya tidak menulis perkataan yang tidak benar, jika anda menerima tulisan yang tidak berserta nama penuh saya atau gmail saya itu bermakna bukan dari saya, seseorang telah menipu anda, dan menchuri line ini atau gmail saya yang mereka tahu

    • @hempress4217
      @hempress4217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These are important reasons why the country is so successful, thanks for sharing

  • @satyanjoy
    @satyanjoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    One of my ex-coworker is working in Brunei from last couple of years, he said only good words about the country n king

    • @RUHappyATM
      @RUHappyATM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You would say good things if you want to continue working there.
      The truth is whether you want to live and die there!

    • @aquzayonaha
      @aquzayonaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@RUHappyATM Oh god come in brunei first before condemn.been here since 2004 but I also when to other country like Malaysia Singapore Thailand and Vietnam and believed or not Brunei was the most peaceful country.and the sultan was actually very kind. Only people already been here knew how good leader he is.

    • @aquzayonaha
      @aquzayonaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Richard Schiffman Lol stop acting like you know everything when the truth you never been here

    • @aquzayonaha
      @aquzayonaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Richard Schiffman you better be worried about your country where killing is everywhere.where kidnapping rape shooting in school never stop.I'm not from Brunei but I here for decade and I admirer The peacefulness they have.

    • @akusemkhal
      @akusemkhal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@aquzayonaha Let him be, it is always normal for people to be scared of country they have never been there. Like how we view the western too.

  • @kingsleyoppong-wereko7239
    @kingsleyoppong-wereko7239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    No taxes? WTF why would I not love the Sultan?

    • @Baymax-xs6jw
      @Baymax-xs6jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      And free education too!!

    • @popopo1976
      @popopo1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And free healthcare

    • @GuderII
      @GuderII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Well its look so *BAD* in western view

    • @abegailvillasoto8208
      @abegailvillasoto8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I worked in Brunei for nine years and the country does not have taxes, no bars no nightclubs, alcohol is banned. You have to travel to Malaysia just to buy alcohol. And my boss is very kind.

    • @Baymax-xs6jw
      @Baymax-xs6jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abegailvillasoto8208
      That's nice!! Good for you!

  • @AndroidMinutes
    @AndroidMinutes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "Sinister"?? from what I heard, I think he is a good ruler, and cares about his people.

  • @williamadams2361
    @williamadams2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Rich people play the money game to win. poor people play the money game not to lose. the goal truly is, the rich people always want massive wealth, the poor sees a surplus as an opportunity for consumption instead of investing it.

    • @jamesmarcus4105
      @jamesmarcus4105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Talking about what the rich do to earn more money, can you risk loosing 20% - 30% of your investment if it does not go in your favor. Can you stand it?

    • @ericrobert4651
      @ericrobert4651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamesmarcus4105 To me I believe that investment is meant for the already rich, the rich invest their money in commodities, bonds, stocks, and now in crypto. when they are tired of working all day long having sleepless nights.

    • @alanfuller7176
      @alanfuller7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericrobert4651 I will partially accept this claim.

    • @alanfuller7176
      @alanfuller7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Few weeks ago Elon Musk brought some billions dollars worth of Bitcoin, which today with the current rate of Bitcoin the profits already generated by him is more than the profit he could have made selling Tesla cars for about 4-5years.just imagine that.

    • @danhanson5314
      @danhanson5314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Investment isn't that easy the way you guys see it

  • @nathanmiles1934
    @nathanmiles1934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Im a Bruneian myself and in my 22 years of living here I have no complain whatsoever because his majesty has help us in many ways you couldn't imagine from free education and medical bills so the citizen wont be going through any financial crisis. Theres a reason why there is no homeless living in the streets of Brunei and we all thank to one person, his royal highness.

    • @kayrick09
      @kayrick09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But the wealth of your country belong to all of you why their family is billionaire ang yours is not

    • @vegnes79
      @vegnes79 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kayrick09 that is none of your Anglo problem; go ask your Anglo king why he is a billionaire and not you, Anglo

  • @amimokabirus
    @amimokabirus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam’s algorithm brought me here. I have work in Brunei for 8 months. Still struggle, soon about to leave. But, I respect HM for his leadership. Stay with the identity Bruneian. Thank you.

  • @laurencelim5078
    @laurencelim5078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Who ever titled this video has been unfair to the sultan. This video is a fair assessment of what the future of Brunei hold and the direction she should be going

  • @tbseow344
    @tbseow344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    As a Sultan, he is quite low profile. Unlike the Gulf monarchs.
    He was from the same English secondary school in SG as myself. 2 years behind me.

    • @C0llector
      @C0llector 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      but you arent royal get over with it

    • @galaxy-star-me
      @galaxy-star-me 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@C0llector why royal ? Royal is just a sh*t. I enjoy my own life.

    • @C0llector
      @C0llector 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@galaxy-star-me if you are enjoying your life you won't be replying to my comment. Ask yourself again are you really happy ?

    • @BillyP13
      @BillyP13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What secondary school was that ?

    • @tbseow344
      @tbseow344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BillyP13 Bartley Secondary School

  • @alexreik424
    @alexreik424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    this was neither about the sultan's lavishness, nor the sinister nature of the man.
    Do these purveyors of clickbait have no shame ????????????????????

    • @aljanat5375
      @aljanat5375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      35:30 The sultans spending.
      Also please review the fact that the biggest palace on Earth belongs to him. Also there is a 1 billion Dollar hotel called Empire that his brother had built when he was Brunei's Minister of Finance that spending was done in the Sultans name. The Sultan is a good man, I hope to help him InshaAllah.

  • @oliviersebastian1516
    @oliviersebastian1516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Ive lived and work in Brunei ,the people arre superr Respectful and so clean and people are goodlooking.Bruneians are si Lucky People, wish I can came back to visit Brunei again, miss so much Brunei

  • @phoebekate6971
    @phoebekate6971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    His Majesty The Sultan is never a sinister man, why is title like that with word sinister, I was born and raise in Brunei. Life there is comfortable and peaceful, cause Of His Majesty The Sultan looking after everyone in the country.

    • @kn89_11
      @kn89_11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree. Was there for 8 months. One of the most peaceful places I've ever been amd I've been to a lot of places.

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can you enjoy a cold beer? Can you fall in love with another woman? Can you vote? Can you complain about the sultan? You are toys, nothing but brainwashed toys OR members of the secret police on TH-cam to praise the, "dear leader".

    • @HBlaine
      @HBlaine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@teddybirmingham7608
      yes you can enjoy beer
      yes there are ppl having more than 1 wife
      yes they can vote
      yes they can complain
      it is you that have been brainwashed. LOL

    • @Lupercal1901
      @Lupercal1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@teddybirmingham7608 yes we can do all that. 🤣

    • @Zim___
      @Zim___ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@teddybirmingham7608 lol why you sound like so upset ? Do you have business there? Are you even have any interest to visit Brunei ? If not, why wasting time clicking this video?

  • @HazelCeej
    @HazelCeej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "Sinister" is click bait, and it's unfair. I have never lived in Brunei. I visited once, solo, and I have never felt safe being out and alone. I loved it there. My tour guide and driver spoke highly of the Sultan. The airport is the first airport I have been to which has only 6 people when I got there. It was amazing. Immigration officials would chat with you ~ friendly yet professional. I loved it there.

  • @GearHeadBoris
    @GearHeadBoris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    My cousin works for the Sultan. All of this is lies.
    The Sultan looks after the kingdom and people very well.

    • @donbrashsux
      @donbrashsux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what the local people told me when I visited this country..people there were so friendly and trusting..I really enjoyed my stay there..

    • @tajweedteacher279
      @tajweedteacher279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can I get a work at Sultan's place.
      I'm studying MA Arabic Final year. Please reply dear.

    • @dabasil
      @dabasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tajweedteacher279 I don't think there's a job under Sultan, but if you're going to be a teacher under a contract you'll get paid higher than the locals themselves, and even us locals are satisfied with our salary!

  • @aneelategano692
    @aneelategano692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Brunei is peaceful country to visit. His polite people always welcoming others. Bruneian people is very lucky to have their sultan so humble to people in general. Long live the Sultan Of Brunei. Inshallah.

  • @peminatilmu
    @peminatilmu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    4 years ago I visited Brunai for an international exhibition. So almost all of the local came with their family members. The most impressed me is the "expression of peacefull life " that I can see in most of the visitor face. They are humble yet living in prosperity. The children not a "gadget holic" , one of my friend told me " what i love most is the habbit of the married couple,
    most of them walk around with their hand in hand" - really?- so i started to look out carefully , and it is true!.

    • @TaTa-ce1kq
      @TaTa-ce1kq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you make a documentary on the Burnei peoples being happy or not . The title of this documentary is sinister by itself. Are you trying hard to make the Burnei people unhappy?

  • @nickbamber268
    @nickbamber268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Good and informative documentary. But why the tasty title? Things in UK seem a whole lot more sinister at the moment.

    • @honeydhydra3925
      @honeydhydra3925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because of Harry's wife

    • @nickbamber268
      @nickbamber268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@honeydhydra3925 Oh really dear! I am not talking about trivia but the implementation of incremental medical martial law!

  • @markopadilla6046
    @markopadilla6046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    ive been to his house and met his whole family...most of his maids and yayas are filipinos...the royal family envites us and my nephew who is a singer to sing for his sons birthday...brunie is so peacefull and organise and very deciplined...im glad i had that chance to be there once in my lifetime...

  • @rahmanhassan169
    @rahmanhassan169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My step son had an operation, he is Thai citizen, Sultan paid the cost, thanks, Alhamdullilah, what sinister? Keep us away from democracy , too much talk of political interest , covid 19 handling excellently by the Sultan,he allowed the palace as place of quarantine.

    • @dabasil
      @dabasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a bruneian, I hate the MoH for not doing the isolation early, it costs a lot of cases from 2021 and even the Sultan was in shocked after finding it out later on by himself.

  • @kxla647
    @kxla647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The title is clickbait. The Sultan seems smart and caring. 😻💕😘

    • @acerrome9672
      @acerrome9672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @I am inevitable, Agree. Brunei Sultan very much caring towards his subjects. People loves him. Greetings from the Maharlika Nation.

    • @Jim_Colbert
      @Jim_Colbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Caring ? Lol...😅😅

    • @marul69
      @marul69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Jim_Colbert yeah... giving SGD1,000 to over 30K underprivileged and specially-abled individuals is not caring at all right? the same as paying for overseas education to Bruneians with allowances and free flights home annually? and also paying for overseas medical trips and expenses to those Bruneians to get more professional treatment? sure, not caring at all...

    • @Jim_Colbert
      @Jim_Colbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Giving sharia law to citizen but not him and his family... Hipokrit..
      And king are useless..,he just give small amount of money to his peoples but kept almost all to himself lol..
      At least be a king or queen of england..,yeah kingdom still give money to queen but not too much..
      King is not relevant in this era...,countries should govern by peoples representative not by someone who born as king..
      How if the king is'nt qualifed..,abusing his power.. Or doing nothing just spend the money like no tomorrow..
      Remember...brunei is oil dependant country...,someday oil will run out..
      Seem brunei doesn't built other industries that much..or they try but doesn't work..
      And you can't rely on tourism since your stupid law make literally no one want to go to your country if not for business..

    • @Jim_Colbert
      @Jim_Colbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@marul69 and you can't even criticize your sultan..lol..😅😅😅

  • @joecabigas6940
    @joecabigas6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i worked for almost 27 yrs in brunei in oil and gas as a contractor no other country like brunei. thats why some expat and regional .want to stay ...

  • @jamesdjukic
    @jamesdjukic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I’ve been to Brunei, never felt more safe or welcomed in any other country as I did in Brunei 👍🏼

    • @lvn968
      @lvn968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try Iran, trhe friendliest people in the world just ahead of the people of Bhutan !

  • @Njoofene
    @Njoofene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I clicked on this video because of the "sinister" part. However, I still do not get why he is sinister. Disappointed to say the least.

  • @achmad6962
    @achmad6962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Brunei Darussalam is the perfect place to rest. the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Indonesian politics. its a very peaceful place. the Bruneians were very lucky to have a very wise Sultan. Salam from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇧🇳🇮🇩🇧🇳🇮🇩🇧🇳🇮🇩🇧🇳🇮🇩🇧🇳 and I'm proud with their Sharia Law ❤️

    • @soupgod1448
      @soupgod1448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sad that's what you consider wise.

  • @karenmkrt
    @karenmkrt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    For me Democracy is of paramount importance, but I admire Brunei and their Sultan. I have never met any person from Brunei loitering around, the country doesn't poke its nose in the business of other countries and they are never seen in any international platform at all-sports or otherwise. They are happy with themselves.

  • @coldfusions1572
    @coldfusions1572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    'The lavish life of the sinister sultan of brunei'
    You western propaganda really have a thing or two about Brunei (Muslim Country) huh?

    • @nukedButt
      @nukedButt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      bcs they have oil hahaha

    • @sof2955
      @sof2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      bro its not about propaganda, its about this idiot wasting the country's money on his own bullshit lavish lifestyle when literally his own people are dying from poverty

    • @mahyudin81
      @mahyudin81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sof2955 brunei people dying from poverty? Are u high?

    • @GioNToji
      @GioNToji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sof2955 go worries about your own country and your own leaders. His Majesty did amazing job in Brunei and just like any other human who had worked very hard and reached success at his own workplace he deserves to enjoy his wealth and his own time.

    • @sitinursyafiqahyunos4738
      @sitinursyafiqahyunos4738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sof2955 since when Brunei people dying from poverty... ?

  • @stevenalex4059
    @stevenalex4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I am one of the 400k fortunate people to live in the country ruled by his majesty the Sultan. Under his government, we have been blessed with a lot of good things such as free education (+allowance), free health care, subsidies and no tax among other things. Hate all you can but we will continue vibing our peaceful life in this humble nation while watching other governments fail their people😌

    • @titusrichardson539
      @titusrichardson539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said my friend

    • @clairelaker6035
      @clairelaker6035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Realistically what you have now will not be available to future generations. Enjoy it while it lasts!

    • @stevenalex4059
      @stevenalex4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clairelaker6035 That might be true. Nothing really last forever. 'Current' Bruneians should be grateful for what the Sultanate has offered. All im saying is that ill words coming from foreigners who knew nothing about the Sultan is nothing but utter non-sense. ✌️

    • @lilyesp5652
      @lilyesp5652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's nice but could someone else have done the same/better with that much money? A consitutional democracy ?
      Also you may have free education/heatlhcare- but any point for the sultan to have 500 cars? What is the old saying- bribe the public, hide the money, stay in power.

    • @stevenalex4059
      @stevenalex4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lilyesp5652 yes maybe there are people that would have done 'better job' compared to his majesty's way. but calling him sinister like the title of the video? that is overboard. also, sure having 500 cars isnt a humble way to live life but that is from his own pocket and not from using his people's money. perhaps its one of his hobbies to collect cars. as long as it doesnt hurt other people, one can spend their money any way they like. dont you agree?

  • @AVLZOfficial
    @AVLZOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is very interesting...

  • @felicitafields6485
    @felicitafields6485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    We visited Brunei just before pandemic. Greatly concerned because of imposition of Sharia law; expected harshness & rigidity. What we experienced was very different. At least in the capital, people were relaxed & friendly. Unlike many places where locals sort of whispered about dissenting political or religious views, the local people seemed genuinely content & very appreciative of their sultan. Also impressed that he reined in the extravagance of some relatives, converting a massive private estate into a beautiful hotel. Brunei River is a wonderful place to see proboscis monkeys, interesting wildlife, and a jungle full of fireflies at dusk. So if drinking isn’t your tourism goal, highly recommend.

    • @othmantahatawang
      @othmantahatawang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dont bothered other country...ur country is far more worest than ours

    • @no-wd8ip
      @no-wd8ip 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont go to muslim countries if you're supposedly concerned about sharia law then. Why do westerners always want other countries to adapt to their laws and liking.

    • @dabasil
      @dabasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@othmantahatawang wtf why are u being hostile, he's not even insulting Brunei

  • @earthturning8397
    @earthturning8397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Norway also found oil. However, they were thoughtful. Norway founded the Government Pension Fund Global, also known as the oil fund, in 1990. It has grown into one of the biggest single stores of wealth in the world, and the largest sovereign wealth fund controlled by a country on behalf of its citizens.

    • @Rio-ke9he
      @Rio-ke9he 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No non white country can't do such thing. Western colonial power sees natural resources in non white countries as part of their so called "national interest". That system is still in place today.

    • @seandepagnier
      @seandepagnier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it is still illegitimate wealth since they do not pay for the cost of the emissions

    • @earthturning8397
      @earthturning8397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Rio-ke9he No non white country? Where do you live? In Disney world?

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow..... Would like to visit there.... A person from Shillong

    • @fabiandimaspratamathesecond
      @fabiandimaspratamathesecond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of course because Norway is not ruled by autocratic monarch.

  • @arleneguillergan7094
    @arleneguillergan7094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work in brunei for 20yrs,,,a very calm and friendly people,,,sultan is very kind and loving to its people..

  • @neln939
    @neln939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I worked in Brunei for 16 long years and i love it… Hope to visit there after d Pandemic

  • @Haime_Adam
    @Haime_Adam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m from Philippines and I been in Malaysia and Ive seen a lot of similarities of these 2 countries . So much excellent country and improved. Hope I can travel there and live in Brunei.

  • @the.initial_h-YouTube
    @the.initial_h-YouTube หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Apart from criticisms, rumors or controversies from any other countries or stories, Brunei are actually a great country, especially when it comes to education, healthcare and cost of living (which includes Tax Free). That's what I wanted to say as a Brunei citizen.

  • @HBlaine
    @HBlaine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    @1:17 "The sultan is seen as divine," i know this video is fake. Brunei is an islamic country, no other divine is worship than Allah. this video was made 14 years ago and just got published this year

    • @pppLT19
      @pppLT19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Divine doesn't actually mean he is worshiped as a god. You are taking the meaning of word too seriously XD

    • @麻馬華公會會長MCA
      @麻馬華公會會長MCA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pppLT19 Shut up you western troll

    • @thastayapongsak4422
      @thastayapongsak4422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, it is true. Kings in this region is historically revered as descendants of gods.

    • @pppLT19
      @pppLT19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thastayapongsak4422 No you are wrong, some of the dynasties, like hashemite royal family of Jordan, trace their lineage back to Mohamed, who was a prophet, not a god. If you actually knew anything about a region or atleast Islam, you would know that what you said goes against Two biggest truths in Islam. 1. There is only one god.(you wrote gods) 2. For gods sake there are no decendents of god in Islam thats their main beef with Christianity😂. You really need to go back to elementary school or smth.

    • @ConeConeConey
      @ConeConeConey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thastayapongsak4422 Ah yes, the concept of devaraja was widespread when Southeast Asia (including the Malay Archipelago. before Islam came to their shores) was part of the Indosphere. You come across as well-learned in Southeast Asian culture, my Thai friend. Don't mind some silly European trying to "school" you. Westerners always think they know best after all.

  • @wazinanarqi2098
    @wazinanarqi2098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love my country and our beloved Sultan.....May ALLAH SWT BLESS THE SULTAN ❤❤❤

    • @valentindoctorat2719
      @valentindoctorat2719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🕊️

    • @GemmrDeano
      @GemmrDeano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha

    • @brahmburgers
      @brahmburgers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He may be good, although you're required to say that, so we don't really know. However, just one bad apple, like is happening in Thailand, .....and the whole hill of gold-covered beans gets tainted.

    • @adoremus4014
      @adoremus4014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the moon god, ha ha

  • @MrSubmariner13
    @MrSubmariner13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Watched this intently. Looking for the 'sinister'. Instead found a country I would love to live in. Wish our leaders would take a lesson from the Sultan.

    • @kate1kate
      @kate1kate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He kills his own people, sure you want to live there? He has commited adultery many times as well

    • @safiaajai9074
      @safiaajai9074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello honey fufu

  • @sengweiti6489
    @sengweiti6489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not only the Sultan is a nice person! The people of Brunei are super cultured, polite and friendly, and being an Islamic country! 🙂

  • @MoonMoon-qy3jz
    @MoonMoon-qy3jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What sinister??? I'm Bruneian, i love my country and our Sultan.Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik.

    • @arunironi
      @arunironi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, what sinister, ? Org palui tu...I lovey sultan , raja berjiwa rakyat. Daulat Tuanku..

    • @redzyrezali2587
      @redzyrezali2587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daulat Tuanku. Islam, Melayu, Beraja. Brunei diserang, anak berdarah Negeri Sembilan & Johor ni sedia turut sama pertahankan saudara Brunei nya.

    • @redzyrezali2587
      @redzyrezali2587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arunironi Kan... Palui kan? King Leopold yg bunuh 10 juta kar Congo tu tak pulak dipanggil sinister.

  • @rjwassenaar7511
    @rjwassenaar7511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Even though there is an absolute monarchy in Brunei with all the power centralized into the hands of His Majesty, it is also clear that His Majesty has a really big heart and a very kind Character. Such systems often lead to abuse of power and suppression of its people, but His Majesty has shown what a great person he is by not letting this happen and putting the interests of the entire country and His people on the first place. I Adore His Majesty and I wish there were more leaders like Him in the world. I hope he has taught all the right values to the Crown Prince, because I would love to see Brunei flourish and Thrive for a very long time to come. And I am sure that with the right and kind values exopressed to all, His Majesty will make sure this will happen and Brunei will be a marvellous country to live in for many, many decades to come. I bow my head to His Majesty and wish him all the luck for the future.

    • @vietnam2013
      @vietnam2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amazing how its easy to keep commoner happy by giving them scraps.

    • @salimsg
      @salimsg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@vietnam2013 free education, no income tax, free medical cares are not scraps.

    • @mooncake8742
      @mooncake8742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salimsg in comparison to the sultan's wealth, it is

    • @mat4263
      @mat4263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is also clear that you are a Bruneian and likely have a biased opinion...your comment sounds like you are regurgitating some propaganda drilled into your head your entire life.....

    • @rjwassenaar7511
      @rjwassenaar7511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mat4263 No, I am dutch and even gay.

  • @mariajason3547
    @mariajason3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    SINISTER ?
    Why sinister?you make him look like he skin people and eat them for his feasts........
    Gosh....

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If he did, his 'people' would never know about it just like his behaviour around the world. In Brunei it is illegal on pain of death to be gay yet this creepy man indulges freely in such things.

    • @deadlyoneable
      @deadlyoneable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Don’t worry. It’s just western liberal “journalists” pushing their beliefs on the rest of the world.

    • @MsHantubelau
      @MsHantubelau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree

    • @jeffa4822
      @jeffa4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@teddybirmingham7608 you have no idea boy!! you dont even read d bible! haha

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeffa4822 Don't call me boy. Take yourself back to Brunei's Special Branch and collect your fee.

  • @detroi9387
    @detroi9387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Despite being born with a golden spoon in his mouth. The king of brunei doesn't wanted to keep all the wealth to him instead sharing it with the country citizen

    • @fabiandimaspratamathesecond
      @fabiandimaspratamathesecond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yeah, share 1% of the country wealth compared to 99% the Sultan got 😁

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    • @Life-is-not-a-racebro
      @Life-is-not-a-racebro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@RobPires but anyone can become a billionaire. but can anyone be sultan . Accept the fact that he is just like any dictator .

    • @brahmburgers
      @brahmburgers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He'll just squirrel away 79% and his underllings won't know a thing.

    • @Life-is-not-a-racebro
      @Life-is-not-a-racebro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RobPires i understood the proverb . But west, i think is far better than country like this

  • @yudhistsingh7714
    @yudhistsingh7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    There is nothing suspect or sinister about him. There was a small period where some money was mismanaged, but all of that has been set right. He is a responsible and good leader!

    • @lilyesp5652
      @lilyesp5652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes and have a 500 car collection- VERY responsible

    • @julioiglesias1989
      @julioiglesias1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lilyesp5652 9000 cars actually

  • @麻馬華公會會長MCA
    @麻馬華公會會長MCA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've been to Brunei, a very safe and harmonious country... And I don't trust this media...

  • @vhongferrer578
    @vhongferrer578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Brunei!this is the country i love next to my motherland of course.friendly people,safety,foods affordable.the only problem is the owner of the buseness in Brunei,most of company dont follow rules.thats the only problem that need attention.and sallary as well.

  • @kimcellyn
    @kimcellyn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As Bruneian, please give us the respect 🙏

  • @bowlampar
    @bowlampar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Every piece of natural resources found in Brunei belong to him, that make him super rich with royalty holdings in crude oil n natural gas reserves, timber, mineral , commodity on land and sea .

  • @ellieventrulli264
    @ellieventrulli264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Good for him!! Sharing the wealth with his people- it works for them.. God bless.

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He doesn't share, he throws them crumbs and locks them into radical islam whilst he flies all over the world with his women and men and DRINKS!

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Danish Safwan I have free healthcare. Face it, you are a police agent that is triggered by any mention of Bolky Boo. Further discussion with you is worthless.

    • @brocuba891
      @brocuba891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@teddybirmingham7608 hahh what a small minded keyboard warrior are you 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️💁‍♂️💁‍♂️💁‍♂️

    • @yaneluizchelsea
      @yaneluizchelsea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teddybirmingham7608 bishh i smell jealousy lol!

    • @defence3355
      @defence3355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teddybirmingham7608 lies by whites

  • @aGr3atD4y
    @aGr3atD4y 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good and insightful documentary

  • @brianspeck3568
    @brianspeck3568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If that's a "sinister" monarch...I'd be curious to learn of a benevolent one. I mean, I'm not really in favor of absolute rulers...but if you have to have one they need to be like this guy.

  • @genarojapos5006
    @genarojapos5006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is wrong to call the Sultan as sinister because he is a well loved ruler! The locals have told me they have so much respect to him!

  • @haleemlim5894
    @haleemlim5894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear outsider, this are facts based on the experience for over 3 decades living in the name of Brunei Darussalam, “Abode of Peace”. Just a quick recap, Brunei is not only rich of oil sultanate, in fact it is the home to one and only top richest nation with incredible “0 dollars debts” with best air-Quality from its natural forest what made this tiny borneo amongst world greatest of all-times. Like most of streotype on the tv/video/ articles related to Brunei. The best quotes for you to liftup yourself a doubt is “When you are in rome, be as Roman". Simple as that. People/uploaders just known the leaders but never every doubt the question "How does the income gap divided between the poor& the rich?? " is something that cannot buy called "presporous". Every leaders have unique way to define their safety, level of comfort and peacefulness as top priority for their people regardless of their people’s background. Thus, this are the best compilations from the world unbeatable generous country under the reign of the 600 years monarchy called underrated Negara Brunei Darussalam:-
    ...1) According to International Monetary Fund's/World bank report data, Brunei is world richest nations and it is the only nation in the world without any Stock Exchange background history that could able to reach at the world Top richest nation ranking out of 200 nations, worldwide
    ....2) The leader really concerned about the welfare and as to fulfil the hierarchy of NEEDS that something never done by any world leader or coveraged by mainstream media, on May 2019 alone, estimated £16billion(Over BND 28 billion, surpress Brunei economy figure) worth of over 28,610 units of modern terrace/ houses were handed by the leader itself. HM really loves to talk personally to home owner of Brunei's landless/ poor/ indigenous. This effort has remarkably made Brunei got solid proven to own 0% below poverty line or let alone homeless, beggar or starvation on the street are nearly none existance
    ....3) According to locals residents, HM@ His Majesty is actively do surprised "visit" if the king listened words"difficulties/complaints” amongst its citizen. One of the greatest leadership of Brunei is when sultan stepped his own feet witnessed dwelling wooden houses who lived by old citizen and asked his personal assistant to build them a new house on the spot
    ... 4) The leader who is best known as "HM" to its people is most charitable kind of leader. For 3 decades of independents, Regardless of what races/gender/ religion of bruneian, the leader pays all medical bills with minimal. Payment:- £0.62 cents(citizen), £1.86 cents(PR) and minimal(Green -foreigner). Brunei once being rated as world most successful country to curb Covid19 for 15 months with no covid19 cases and one of the highest vaccination nations in the world
    ...5)HM pays education bills to all Bruneian student up till teriatery& Unversity level. Free textbook are given and as per 2019, allowance increased to £1000 for promising students + sholarship over £60,000 to study abroad mainly to UK, Ireland, Australia, Malaysia
    ... 6) From being paradise 0% personal income tax, Brunei best define of its wise wealth management. The sultan made Brunei the only top richest country with impressive achievement of all time 0% debt country along with the “world only two nations” on earth who owned 0% public debts country(based on "Net Interntional creditor" rating). Indeeds, Brunei is clearly world wealthiest government that own very huge foreign reserve from oversea as one of the biggest investement was massive land measuring 5,870 sq.km; similar to (5,762)Brunei massive area alongside other worldstake, trading, oversea real estates, hotels,properties, bonds,,,etc as the investment incomes earned at astonishing USD170 Billions(source export Gov US data). SWF, handled by BIA
    ...7)HM subsidised a large amount to all people live inside Brunei whereas everyone who live inside Brunei enjoy pay as low as £6.6/12kg cooking gas/ , £0.06cent /L of water, electric, £D5.5/10kg for Local Rice,Thais frgant rice& Siam(£4) and more
    ... 8) Brunei is the home one of the cheapest petroluem in the world as based on factfinding, everyone just need to pay as lower as £0.17 cent/L diesel, petrol £0.29/L petrol. This literally cheaper than bottle of mineral water. Therefore, it is not because the leader being so rich when Bruneian was being rating as world "Top car ownership per 1000 populations" of all times. Almost every household effort to buy 2-3 cars in the garage than any average global median
    ...9) Brunei crowned to be the world largest water settlement of with 30k inhabitants. HM preserving the Brunei's very historical heritage of these 1,300 years of unique village known as "Kampong Ayer" or in English quite well as Water village by providing the residents with 99.9% rate of clean water access/electric supplies to all homes, schools, mosques, clinic& more facilities wre also included
    …10) As the governmnet's effort to protect their forestry about 71% of Brunei's land(The world 2nd by dense after loas 80%) covered by freshly tropical rainforest. Temburong a district conservation about 50%, where Belalong tree frogs can only found here together wth other spieces of flora and fauna would be the best breathtaking, nationwide. Only within borneo island such as Brunei a new spiece called "explode ants" with rare monitor lizard looked like small crocodile can be found in this island
    ...11) As a strong devouted of Islam as main faith of the country, HM never hesitate to divide the portion interm monthly allowances to all Warga Emas or "Pension", nationwide. In every each year, over 10th-20,000 of thousand receipient compromised of an orphans, special needs, single parents& poor recieved "Kurnia" or gift donation included to all ethnicity/ religion of Brunei/ residents and monthly assitant to help their people being self-sufficient in term of business. The leader also donated million £ grand mosque donated to Southern Philipine. More humantarin funds such as Sulawesi indonesia earthquake on 2019, rohingya humantarian, Nepal earthquakes, palestine, phillipine etc were collected as well by the yayasan foundations/ dana Al mutadebillah from the heart of Bruneian for neighbouring.
    ...12) Global political stability" rating Brunei placed on top out of 130 countries as an absence of political rivals
    .13) Up till now Brunei has retained one of the "world highest income earned" of £1000 or nearly £20,000 per annum than world avarage's income median...
    ..14) During the holy of fasting /month of Ramadan, Every Muslim who lives in Brunei are given free dates and £millions of zakat(alms) to all poors(including other ethnic) or single mothers
    ..15) Brunei ranks Number 1 in Asia and ranked world 3rd highest gender equality by world rating for priortizing women comfort. women in Brunei's salary, healthcare and educational got the same level as ratio as a men. Women& children are strongly being protected in Brunei as recently, the government provides free diapers for both local/ foreigner infant. Life expectency for female in Brunei is 82 years old and the literacy rate up to 96%. Brunei women on SME accounted 60% based on 2018 data jpke
    ...16)The leader provides modern infrastructures such as 99.9% clean water access& electric supplies to all Bruneian houses, airport extention, upgrading more than 2,000km of roads sch as new highway were opened along Tutong, Belait etc..Brunei also holding the record having the longest one stay pylon bridge -RIPAS(2nd in world) in which also has brought Brunei owns one of the Highest Standard of Living of All times...
    ..17) Sultan Brunei is world talented& most educated leader. He has received honorary doctorate degree in 14 fields. He is one of the world wealthiest leader as his fortune from trading, oversea real estates, reserve, properties, factory and all of his personal income estimated about USD20 BILLION .
    ..18) Looking for world cleanest airQuality from the Eastern? Then Brunei is the answer as it being rated as one of the world cleaniest air with lower concentration of “ fine particular matter (PM) in urban area. It is the only kind represented from asian(1st ranking) listed in world’s because of brunei’s finest biodiversity
    ..19) Due to best Standard of living, Brunei is ranked at 1 in Asia/ world social medias penetration. Those are actively some doing selling buying through online as the platform to market. On 2022, 95% of 420,000 out of 460,000 entire populations using it
    ...20) Brunei owned the longest-seabridge of all Southeast Asia region with the distance of 30-km(SOAS). The bridge just opened due to covid and specifically designated for temburong district as it separately from their city where most of the years the residents using border of Limbang,malaysia. The cost of bridge worth about USD1.3 billion to build
    ...21) Theres nothing to blame to brunei as it blessed billion of deposit. On 2017, oilfield was discovered again and was name as layang-layang after the first discovered at seria, the oil town of Brunei. Well, cant deny that alot of the world away from oil and theres thing brunei need to be done as well but theres a little success story behind Brunei joint-venture with Giant Asia Japan to produce methanol, hydrogen, China Hengyi petroChemical. Biggest fertilizer of ASEAN is from Brunei(BFI). Only opinion for brunei is to create stock exchange as this could be main attention in the eyes of the world
    ...22) Brunei got no major natural disater, highway tol £0 tax,0 major criminals, no religious conflict, 0 beggar, 0 cases homeless,lowest inflation country and indeeds, it is considered as most saftiest yet the best Anti Stress Country!

  • @jinvibe5031
    @jinvibe5031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow. Think what you all want. As Bruneians, we adore and love our Sultan and that will never change.

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish for continued wealth and happiness for Brunei’s Royal family and their citizens. They are very fortunate to have had a wise Sultan looking after the future of his country and just his pocket book.

  • @MOOHSYN
    @MOOHSYN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "REAL ROYALTY" a channel named just for the sake of creating a commotion where there are bad sides of the royalty. While the people are actually living peacefully under his majesty reign.

  • @dr.velmasablan3611
    @dr.velmasablan3611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sultan's people love him, they don't want any changes. The sultan has absolute power. No gambling, prostitution alcohol or drugs are allowed in the country. The people do not pay taxes, their health care is free, and education is free. The people are safe and happy. The sultan is a benevolent sultan. Their country is doing a heck of a lot better than most.

    • @takiyaazrin7562
      @takiyaazrin7562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Silly people support Taliban
      1. Banning boxing
      2. Banning music
      3. Banning drawings
      4. Banning photography
      5. Banning movies
      6. Banning women high-heeled shoes that produce a sound
      7. Banning women showing their hair
      8. Banning women wearing perfume
      9. Banning women going out
      10. Banning women to breathe during stoning

  • @jickbakri5070
    @jickbakri5070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Long live the King
    Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik. 🇧🇳🇧🇳🇧🇳🇧🇳🇧🇳🇧🇳

  • @tojayify
    @tojayify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    its good to have the monarchy still around still holding the traditions

  • @anwarkhalid2772
    @anwarkhalid2772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ah, the Brits. Cant even leave another country alone, always a Colonizer..

    • @wahidpawana424
      @wahidpawana424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's always the coloniser white knighting... they didn't even realise their colonist attitude are causing problems to their younger generations.

    • @sever4781
      @sever4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A jealous colonizer, just look for thei country now became a shithole

  • @M9tigersadventures
    @M9tigersadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    There are Absolute monarchies in the Middle East are in fact in Asia as well so saying that Brunei is the only absolute monarchy in Asia is factually incorrect

    • @sariosario6631
      @sariosario6631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In the video it said 6 countries. You should rewatch

  • @phimien2426
    @phimien2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

  • @naima9576
    @naima9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    May Allah bless Brunei citizen and their King.

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has done, he has been given vast wealth at the expense of the people. His day will come and hopefully some day Brunei will be a free democracy instead of a malign autocracy

    • @mandmsmapper8400
      @mandmsmapper8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@teddybirmingham7608 ehh, stop spreading myth

    • @ivankaizer5388
      @ivankaizer5388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teddybirmingham7608 your hypocritical opinion doesn't matter.

    • @lynarystic
      @lynarystic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@teddybirmingham7608 I wouldn't want Brunei to be a democracy. So many democratic countries have worse issues than Brunei. Elections a waste of resources.

    • @teddybirmingham7608
      @teddybirmingham7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lynarystic I fear I have to conclude that you are a troll