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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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.
Yea, other than all the conservative religious bullshit its actually great.
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.
@@ruok3351 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
@@ruok3351 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.
@@ruok3351 stop worrying about others future.its your future you need to worry about😂
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.🥰
Really??
@@kacha-kela5061 really. It was in 1996.
@@ronasimon3701 so sultan is not at all corrupt??
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@Ranjit Tyagi Arc welder
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.
@@shekharpaul966 How about Malaysian? Any dead-end job available?
Wow so the western media really say bad things about him and of course his relegion. Can't you go back?
He likes mango sodomy
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.
Hello.. thankyou for sharing such a wonderful experience on our country☺️ I'm happy that you enjoy your time here
Hi I'm ofc from brunei well my experience in brunei was peacefull and amazing and i dont want to leave brunei
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I was there in 48 and let me tell you it was harsh, very harsh
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What about doing one on the sinister king of Thailand, the sinister queen of UK and also the sinister prince of Monaco?
well fucking said
They think there the bbc
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 ..
And the sinister King Kong. Even God Zilla hates him.
What a sinister thought!🙄👈
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
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.
Thanks to the western who find oil in 1920s. Without their technology and expertise bruneian still live in jungle.
@@TheMefahm sorry we don't live in the jungle, we live by the bay in 1920's 😁
@@Midscorer whatever...jungle, bay, sea,river, forest, tree, desert etc. Thanks to the British and western that colonised the south east asia.
@@TheMefahm ok thank you
"A Mosque named after himself"
Baltimore, Maryland - Lord Baltimore
Cincinnati - Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
Dallas, Texas - George M. Dallas
Edison, New Jersey - Thomas A. Edison
hahaha spot on
right on!!
Washington DC - George Washington
The list will go on and on,for sure. Lol
So the mosque is named by mr. Mosque?
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.😃
What is sinister ? Sometimes democracies are more sinister and politically power corrupt.
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.
@@gardenia73mccready79 👏👏👏
I can attest to that
That's Western media my friend. You know how they are. Wink, wink...
Yeah i agree with u
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 ?
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
@@pppLT19 yes we do. But you dont see us bashing your country dont we?
like uk & usa only dream Democracy!! haha
@@pppLT19 but u pay taxes, don't u?. No taxes here
@@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
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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.
Bet Brunei has a low rate of alcoholism too.
@@stanleyhood9873 Thats for sure!
The fact that there is no bars or nightclubs makes me want to go to Brunei even more
Yet the Brunei royals come party in the uk , the hypocrisy 😪
@@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.
"The monarch has a grip over his people like nowhere else in asia"
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Buerne need in infertrace .
Go away dude , we are fine in Brunei...
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
@@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 !
that a gripe not a noose :p
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?
You’re RIGHT.. ended
Well said
I also wish, I can live in Brunei, my children all 5 married alredy thank you
They are jealous since the goddamned Crusade era a thousand years ago.
PERIODTTTT
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
Exactly! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
Hello honey fufu
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.
I had to reply , I am from Brunei and my dad taught in SOAS ; I was in STPRI. Live in Melbourne
My dad was a teacher at SOAS primary from 67 to 73 ( Vincent Perera) & I studied at SOAS college until 71.
@@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
@@RH-nh4gc @Don Perera damn, wholesome
the name, Ignatius Stephen sounds familiar... he passed away few years ago.. RIP
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!
Can I get job in Brunei. I'm a graduate of MA Arabic and Haafiz also. 😊
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Feeling happy by reading your comment .😊
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 :)
Amazing, May God preserve the Sultanate
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These are important reasons why the country is so successful, thanks for sharing
i really love how everyone has rebutted your sinister claim. not everyone wants your democracy
True
Not everyone want your dictatorship.
@@diegovega61 no one wants your comment
@@FaHad-xx2ik go to the park kid
@@diegovega61 you can as well go to the retirement home.
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.
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....
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...
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)
@@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
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.
As long as the people are safe, prosperous and happy, who cares if a country is ruled by Martians?
Well said my friend
and don't have to pay any taxes. i agree
@@ddiesel1836 and you live under sharia
@@seank7413 ok you got me with Sharia
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.
this was neither about the sultan's lavishness, nor the sinister nature of the man.
Do these purveyors of clickbait have no shame ????????????????????
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.
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
The title 'sinister' is given to him by those with envious hearts.
to be honest we gave life to a lot of poor countries and they are better for us having been there your welcome
@@KlingonGamerYT You guys also did a lot of genocide so it's not really something to be proud of.
when he/she is Muslim you have to
@@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.
yeah, the way they did to ph president duterte thats what envious country doing
15 yrs my family work and stay in brunei and im thankful for that experience.love from philipines✌️Father ,H.R.M. Sultan Bolkiah
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.
So, A man of principle, Basically. Thanks, Western media. I've learned to believe the exact opposite of what you say.
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
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.
@@cesarebachelli Nice try but no one believes you troll
@@teddybirmingham7608 ssssh your opinion doesn't matter.
@@teddybirmingham7608 no one sides with you, nice try. Trash.
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.
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.
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. 🙏
Ohhh that's interesting .
@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.
While I shade every time I see my tax going to the hands of corrupt officials. Sad. We paid for almost everything.
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..
Good and informative documentary. But why the tasty title? Things in UK seem a whole lot more sinister at the moment.
Because of Harry's wife
@@honeydhydra3925 Oh really dear! I am not talking about trivia but the implementation of incremental medical martial law!
Thank you for the insight into the history of Brunei.
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.
One of my ex-coworker is working in Brunei from last couple of years, he said only good words about the country n king
You would say good things if you want to continue working there.
The truth is whether you want to live and die there!
@@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.
@Richard Schiffman Lol stop acting like you know everything when the truth you never been here
@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.
@@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.
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.
But the wealth of your country belong to all of you why their family is billionaire ang yours is not
@@kayrick09 that is none of your Anglo problem; go ask your Anglo king why he is a billionaire and not you, Anglo
Nothing wrong with Brunei. The king looks after the citizens of his kingdom. What's wrong with that apart from envy from other countries.
just because he is a muslim i think
"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.
Ikr? tourism = booze, more like they need to import beers to Brunei so they can start making new money
@@Sarah-rf5rj No chance
Sžx DD sd
If tourists choose alcohol and promiscuity they better head to the sex capital of the world obviously not brunei the land of malay muslims.
Well, Malaysia is nearby. So booze is not a problem for Brunei. 😆
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...
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
@@sharonhatzenbuehler4591 Thankyou for your praises.. as a bruneian I wished you a happy life and take care☺️
"Sinister"?? from what I heard, I think he is a good ruler, and cares about his people.
I worked in Brunei for 16 long years and i love it… Hope to visit there after d Pandemic
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.
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
All despots are sinister. They have selected themselves, not the people. They steal money from national export revenues. They always do.
@@juusohamalainen7507 not all just some
@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.
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 :)
Authoritarian monarchy...surely American demonrats would love that
Can I get job in Brunei. I'm a graduate of MA Arabic and Haafiz also. 😊
@@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.
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.
He loves a different prostitute daily. Wild guy
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.
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?
@@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.
@@ericrobert4651 I will partially accept this claim.
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.
Investment isn't that easy the way you guys see it
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.
but you arent royal get over with it
@@C0llector why royal ? Royal is just a sh*t. I enjoy my own life.
@@galaxy-star-me if you are enjoying your life you won't be replying to my comment. Ask yourself again are you really happy ?
What secondary school was that ?
@@BillyP13 Bartley Secondary School
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.
I’ve been to Brunei, never felt more safe or welcomed in any other country as I did in Brunei 👍🏼
Try Iran, trhe friendliest people in the world just ahead of the people of Bhutan !
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!.
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?
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.
Thats how VIP people especially royalty often are , they try not to draw attention to themselves.
He has a brother who married an uprising Malay singer in early 80's.
The title is clickbait. The Sultan seems smart and caring. 😻💕😘
@I am inevitable, Agree. Brunei Sultan very much caring towards his subjects. People loves him. Greetings from the Maharlika Nation.
Caring ? Lol...😅😅
@@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...
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..
@@marul69 and you can't even criticize your sultan..lol..😅😅😅
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.
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.
As a Bruneian,I am proud to have such a loving and caring ruler Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
@drc ula Bruh moment
@drc ula You think im joking around dont ya?With the Sharia law and everything.
you are a joke.
@Max Gorgeous Thanks to James Brooke for taking those lands.
@Max Gorgeous and as i recall none of those countries/states are currently under brunei. pretty sure they have their own government. lets ask them,shall we? 🎤
No taxes? WTF why would I not love the Sultan?
And free education too!!
And free healthcare
Well its look so *BAD* in western view
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.
@@abegailvillasoto8208
That's nice!! Good for you!
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.
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.
I have Bruneian friends, they very much love their king. I can feel how warm their king treats them, one of many is that the royalty opens their castle for the public during Eid celebration, each of them gets to personally meet the king himself while giving them pocket money. I used to travel across Brunei once, every houses we passed by would at least have 2 cars minimum, each houses have vast lands. Tbh, idk what sinister about it.
everyone loves a bribe
Sinister because brunei is not fitting western narrative.
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.
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.
it is still illegitimate wealth since they do not pay for the cost of the emissions
@@Rio-ke9he No non white country? Where do you live? In Disney world?
Wow..... Would like to visit there.... A person from Shillong
Of course because Norway is not ruled by autocratic monarch.
“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.
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.
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
Actually its honestly technically true
Thank you!
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.
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.
Great documentary, Thanks for uploading!
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.
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.
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".
@@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
@@teddybirmingham7608 yes we can do all that. 🤣
@@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?
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
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.
dont bothered other country...ur country is far more worest than ours
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.
@@othmantahatawang wtf why are u being hostile, he's not even insulting Brunei
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 🇲🇾
Because the sultan is corrupt and claiming the state's money as his...
@@user-vv2zh1vz4l 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.
@@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!
@@user-vv2zh1vz4l he's not ignorant, you just don't really know what you're talking about
@@Panbocki Yes he's and so are you... you're just butthurt because you've been exposed.
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...
You're lucky.
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.
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.
great documentary!
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 ...
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 ❤️
Sad that's what you consider wise.
I work in brunei for 20yrs,,,a very calm and friendly people,,,sultan is very kind and loving to its people..
Thank you so much!
I love my country and our beloved Sultan.....May ALLAH SWT BLESS THE SULTAN ❤❤❤
🕊️
Hahahaha
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.
the moon god, ha ha
What sinister??? I'm Bruneian, i love my country and our Sultan.Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik.
Agreed, what sinister, ? Org palui tu...I lovey sultan , raja berjiwa rakyat. Daulat Tuanku..
Daulat Tuanku. Islam, Melayu, Beraja. Brunei diserang, anak berdarah Negeri Sembilan & Johor ni sedia turut sama pertahankan saudara Brunei nya.
@@arunironi Kan... Palui kan? King Leopold yg bunuh 10 juta kar Congo tu tak pulak dipanggil sinister.
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.
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.
He kills his own people, sure you want to live there? He has commited adultery many times as well
Hello honey fufu
'The lavish life of the sinister sultan of brunei'
You western propaganda really have a thing or two about Brunei (Muslim Country) huh?
bcs they have oil hahaha
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
@@sof2955 brunei people dying from poverty? Are u high?
@@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.
@@sof2955 since when Brunei people dying from poverty... ?
British royal : The Lavish Life of The Greatest Queen
when Muslim king: *The Lavish life of the SINISTER SULTAN*
They are haters sorry to say
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.
AR: True statement
@@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
@@wanainiaini9440: Exactly...they’re just jealous...
"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.
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!
yes and have a 500 car collection- VERY responsible
@@lilyesp5652 9000 cars actually
Good for him!! Sharing the wealth with his people- it works for them.. God bless.
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!
@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.
@@teddybirmingham7608 hahh what a small minded keyboard warrior are you 💁♂️💁♂️💁♂️💁♂️💁♂️
@@teddybirmingham7608 bishh i smell jealousy lol!
@@teddybirmingham7608 lies by whites
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 .
We love Brunei, from Philippines ❤️❤️❤️
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!
Not only the Sultan is a nice person! The people of Brunei are super cultured, polite and friendly, and being an Islamic country! 🙂
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
In the video it said 6 countries. You should rewatch
Funny how the narrator avoided mentioning Sabah. Sabah was part of Brunei given to the Sultanate of Sulo. For assisting them from external forces. It was leased by an Austrian from the Sulo Sultanate. Transfer it to East Indian Company and to the British. By the 1960's U.K. illegally incorporate with the Federation of Malaya.
Growing up through the 1980s, and being a young petrolhead to be, i read many times about the Sultan of Brunei being the richest man in the world at that time, but mostly he was mentioned in car magazines a lot for his passion for collecting cars. Over the years, i've seen quite a number of his cars put up for auction and boy what a collection he has had.
@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
Divine doesn't actually mean he is worshiped as a god. You are taking the meaning of word too seriously XD
@@pppLT19 Shut up you western troll
No, it is true. Kings in this region is historically revered as descendants of gods.
@@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.
@@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.
...when I worked for Sikorsky, West Palm Beach (Aug '86 - Mar 2000) we built at least FOUR highly customized helicopters for him (IIRC) two S-76s and 2 S-70s (Blackhawks) he was one of our BEST customers - we never saw him - everything was done by his reps and his flight crew (again, IIRC - all Brits)...a number of our mechanics (including friend of mine) would go on long road trips to Brunei when an aircraft was delivered, usually for three or more months raking in the bux from a generous per-diem...they were treated very well by the Sultan's people...but missed being able to find beer or spirits unless they took a side trip to such a place - the down side was the extremely long flight from West Palm Beach, FL to Brunei with individual flight legs of in excess of 12 hours.
Whom is the sultan chasing with these Blackhawks?
@@juusohamalainen7507 ...it was personal transportation for him and his wife....he was a licensed pilot - he sent his nephew (adopted son) to us for certification as both an S-76 AND UH-60 pilot...he bought AT LEAST two S-76 and AT LEAST three Blackhawks while I was out at the plant...his pilots and ground crew were all ex-British military...and cool dudes...
...should have mentioned also - the interior was completely 'tricked out' with a gold plated throne in each one (both S-76 & S-70) exotic stone veneers on the appointments, (green malachite & lapis lazuli) silk carpets and all the latest avionics...dude had money and wasn't adverse to spending it
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.
Amazing how its easy to keep commoner happy by giving them scraps.
@@vietnam2013 free education, no income tax, free medical cares are not scraps.
@@salimsg in comparison to the sultan's wealth, it is
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.....
@@mat4263 No, I am dutch and even gay.
Very good and insightful documentary
I can never understand the hyper rich across the world they do not have enough years to spend their wealth but couldn't help those in their countries that have nothing.
In case you didn't watch the video, the Sultan did help his citizens. Free healthcare, free education, no income tax, low oil price etc etc.
They need super poor to feel super rich.
Yes, we in the west have super rich people, who underpay their staff, yet get publicity for donating a small amount. I would be devastated if my brother wasted so much money on trifles. Fancy not having to pay tax or having real free education. Live long Sultan
I think you might have some facts wrong. The sultan does help his people. This is great enough compared to other nations. Free education, no tax and the government helps you in need. Yeah he could do more but atleast he is doing something right? Don’t make others look bad if you don’t know the whole story.
@@sarahnajmuddin Oops, I am sorry, my post was not meant to decry the Sultan of Brunei, it was meant to praise him as no other rich person monarchy, celebrity, business owner cares about the homeless they step over to get to their high end restaurants whilst the Sultan makes sure his people are cared for. my bad!
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
Yeah, share 1% of the country wealth compared to 99% the Sultan got 😁
ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
@@RobPires but anyone can become a billionaire. but can anyone be sultan . Accept the fact that he is just like any dictator .
He'll just squirrel away 79% and his underllings won't know a thing.
@@RobPires i understood the proverb . But west, i think is far better than country like this
Hope you will make the documentary of Monarchy of Thailand as well.
Always wanted to travel to Brunei.
My husband's family lived in Brunei for almost 40 years. Till this day, we have many friends and family living in Brunei.
All I can say is that it was a very happy place for the family. Many fond memories made living in that country whose King is very generous and close to the people. It is common to see him worshipping in the mosque w his subjects.
Most definitely the muslim people of Brunei does not see their Sultan as divine as this video alleges. Muslims are monotheists and do not have this kind of mentality seen im idol worshippers and people who worship humans or animals.
He is well loved because he is a just ruler and somebody who tries to uphold the Islamic laws. Although far from perfect, many muslims appreciate this effort by the Sultan.
Southeast asian history has shown that whenever a Sultan is ursurped, it is the muslim community that suffers the loss of the prominence of their faith. Hence, most malays will prefer to have the Sultan's position maintained. This is something non malays and especially westerners will find hard to understand.
Well said 🙂
Well, from the perspective of a european: what you describe sounds nice and peaceful. But under no circumstances would I want to consider myself as someone’s “subject”. People are inherently free and sovereign.
@@radiumdude Europe is not without its monarchy as well. Safe to assume that your sentiment about monarchies are not uniquely European.
A thing to point out, Muslim monarchs of southeast asia did not send armies to colonise and pillage foreign lands and lived relatively peacefully with their neighbours, minding their own affairs.
@@alyahamzah1952 living for the past 18 years in multiple countries across Asia (including Muslim countries), I observe a certain “awe” people have for any authority. This isn’t that pronounced in Europe today, as always: exceptions confirm the rule. Calling people “subjects” seems to be the epitome of submissiveness - at least in my understanding a human being is sovereign and certainly nobody’s subject.
Whoever was (and is) pillaging and conquering is a different matter and certainly not absent from middle eastern history.
I understand those feeling
Lesson learned there most folks would not be bother with how enormous others wealth may be,if only they life can be less burden some without constant every day struggle for basic needs.
Why the false name?
@@teddybirmingham7608 what names have got to do with righteousness?
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😌
Well said my friend
Realistically what you have now will not be available to future generations. Enjoy it while it lasts!
@@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. ✌️
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.
@@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?
43:37 That building took 18 years of my life before it being completed and renew