{"id":396,"date":"2025-04-21T22:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T22:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2025-05-22T01:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T01:49:01","slug":"things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/?page_id=396","title":{"rendered":"Things To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; width: 100vw; background: #fff; padding: 40px 0;\">\n  <div style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f9f9f9; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n\n    <style>\n      .collapsible {\n        color: #003366;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        transition: color 0.3s ease;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        padding: 15px;\n        background-color: #e1e1e1;\n      }\n\n      .collapsible:hover {\n        color: orange;\n      }\n\n      .toggle-icon {\n        font-weight: bold;\n        font-size: 15px;\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n        margin-left: 10px;\n        color: #003366;\n      }\n\n      .centered-img {\n        display: block;\n        margin: 10px auto 0;\n      }\n\n      .attraction-row {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n        gap: 30px;\n        margin-bottom: 40px;\n        align-items: center;\n      }\n\n      .attraction-text, .attraction-image {\n        flex: 1;\n        min-width: 300px;\n      }\n\n      .attraction-image img {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        margin-top: 10px;\n      }\n\n      .reverse {\n        flex-direction: row-reverse;\n      }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <h5 style=\"text-align: center; color: #003366; font-weight: normal;\">\n      Welcome to Brunei Darussalam! Here&#8217;s a helpful guide for visitors to explore the country, stay connected, and enjoy local culture and services.\n    <\/h5>\n\n    <!-- Cultural Attractions -->\n    <h5 class=\"collapsible\">Cultural Attractions <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span><\/h5>\n    <div class=\"collapsible-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n      <div class=\"attraction-row\">\n        <div class=\"attraction-text\">\n          <strong>1. Balai Khazanah Islam<\/strong>\n          <p>The Balai Khazanah Islam exhibits His Majesty the Sultan&#8217;s extensive Islamic collection, including Qur&#8217;anic Mushafs, ancient manuscripts, astronomical tools, and relics such as the Noble Hair of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The center includes galleries, an auditorium, VIP lounge, and more.<\/p>\n          <p><em>Opening Hours: 9 AM \u2013 5 PM<\/em><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"attraction-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/balaik0-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Balai Khazanah Islam\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"attraction-row reverse\">\n        <div class=\"attraction-text\">\n          <strong>2. Energy Hub<\/strong>\n          <p>This redeveloped former customs building now showcases Brunei\u2019s oil and gas industry. It features four galleries (three by Brunei Shell Petroleum and one by the Museums Department), a caf\u00e9, souvenir shop, and viewing deck along the Royal Wharf.<\/p>\n          <p><em>Opening Hours: 9 AM \u2013 5 PM<\/em><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"attraction-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Energy-Hub-1.jpg\" alt=\"Energy Hub Museum\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"attraction-row\">\n        <div class=\"attraction-text\">\n          <strong>3. Kampong Ayer<\/strong>\n          <p>Known as the &#8220;Venice of the East&#8221;, Kampong Ayer is a historic water village housing over 30,000 people. Accessible by water taxis and boardwalks, the settlement includes homes, schools, mosques, and shops, preserving centuries of heritage and tradition.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"attraction-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kg-Ayer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kampong Ayer\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"attraction-row reverse\">\n        <div class=\"attraction-text\">\n          <strong>4. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque<\/strong>\n          <p>This grand mosque built in 1958 features Mughal-inspired architecture with Italian marble, English stained glass, and a golden dome. A 16th-century royal barge replica sits on its lagoon.<\/p>\n          <p><em>Visiting Hours (Non-Muslims):<\/em><br \/>\n            Mon\u2013Wed &#038; Sat\u2013Sun: 8:30am\u201312pm, 1:30pm\u20133pm, 4:30pm\u20135:30pm<br \/>\n            Thurs: 4:30pm\u20135:30pm<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"attraction-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SOAS-1.jpg\" alt=\"SOAS Mosque\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"attraction-row\">\n        <div class=\"attraction-text\">\n          <strong>5. Royal Regalia Museum<\/strong>\n          <p>The museum houses royal heirlooms including golden chariots, ceremonial weapons, gifts from other nations, and exhibits celebrating His Majesty\u2019s Silver and Golden Jubilees.<\/p>\n          <p><em>Opening Hours:<\/em><br \/>Saturday to Thursday: 9 AM \u2013 5 PM<br \/>Friday: Closed<\/p>\n          <p><em>Entrance Fee:<\/em><br \/>Residents: Free<br \/>Non-Residents: Adults BND $5, Children (7\u201311) BND $2<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"attraction-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Royal-Regalia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Regalia Museum\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Telcos -->\n    <h5 class=\"collapsible\">Telcos &#038; SIM Card Plans in Brunei <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span><\/h5>\n    <div class=\"collapsible-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n      <p>Prepaid SIM cards are available from three main providers:<\/p>\n\n      <strong>\ud83d\udcf1 PROGRESIF<\/strong>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Tourist Plan \u2013 BND $15<\/strong>\n          <ul>\n            <li>45GB Data<\/li>\n            <li>20 Minutes Local Calls<\/li>\n            <li>20 Local SMS<\/li>\n            <li>30 days validity<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <strong>\ud83d\udcde DST<\/strong>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Easi Tourist \u2013 BND $15<\/strong>\n          <ul>\n            <li>3GB Data<\/li>\n            <li>BND $3 Bonus Credit for Local Calls and SMS<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <strong>\ud83c\udf10 IMAGINE<\/strong>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Wish Prepaid \u2013 BND $8<\/strong>\n          <ul>\n            <li>2GB Data<\/li>\n            <li>20 Minutes Local Calls<\/li>\n            <li>20 Local SMS<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n        <li><strong>Wish Boosters<\/strong>\n          <ul>\n            <li>BND $5 \u2013 200MB (3 days)<\/li>\n            <li>BND $10 \u2013 500MB (7 days)<\/li>\n            <li>BND $25 \u2013 1.5GB (14 days)<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n        <li><strong>Flexible Boosters<\/strong>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Includes long and short validity data, Flexi combos, lifestyle add-ons, and time-based internet access.<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aunilo.ubd.edu.bn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imagine-SIM-Card-Tourist.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to view Imagine&#8217;s Flexible Booster options<\/a><\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>SIM cards are available at the airport, convenience stores, and telco branches.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Transportation -->\n    <h5 class=\"collapsible\">Getting Around <span class=\"toggle-icon\">+<\/span><\/h5>\n    <div class=\"collapsible-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n      <p><strong>DART (Ride-hailing app):<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartbrunei.com\/\">DART Website<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartbrunei.com\/s\/DartHowToAppP2.pdf\">How to Use PDF<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dartbrunei.darttaxi.rider\">Google Play<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/dart-rider\/id1351551803\">App Store<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p><strong>Public Buses:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpd.gov.bn\/SitePages\/PUBLIC%20BUS%20ROUTE.aspx\">View Route Map<\/a><\/p>\n      <p>Example: Bus 22 from RBC Kiulap, transfer at Kg. 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Here&#8217;s a helpful guide for visitors to explore the country, stay connected, and enjoy local culture and services. Cultural Attractions + 1. 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