Stories about Brunei from April, 2007
Brunei: Brunei Girl, Sex and Relationship
Katie-Ella who calls herself “an old married woman” but remembers being a teenager once writes a post for “young women out there who are still finding their way, (hopefully) enjoying their youth and trying to make sense of modern relationships” .
Sex Education in Brunei, a No No
Sex education is an extremely taboo issue in the very Islam-conscious nation of Brunei. However a recent newspaper article talking about increasing numbers of teenage mothers got the bloggers busy in Brunei. The bloggers feel that maybe it is high time for schools to start incorporating sex education into the curriculum.
Brunei: Anti-China Demonstration in Japan
The blogger at Daily Brunei Resources, currently on an official visit to Japan encounters demonstrators protesting against the visit of Chinese premier in Tokyo.
Brunei: Rice Harvest Ceremony
Maurina describes the traditional rice harvesting festival of Mangatam in Brunei
Brunei: Circumcision in Old and Modern Brunei
The Daily Brunei Resources writes a post describing how circumcisions are done in Brunei today. The blogger has another post on circumcision in the old days.
Brunei: Retirement Woes
Old Man's Blog cautions its readers in Brunei to focus beyond short term and plan for retirement.
Brunei: Lasting Marriages
The blogger at Old Man's Blog relates the story of a friend whose marriage is on the rocks. The blogger who is himself a divorcee hopes for his friend to reconcile with her husband and get back together. The blogger laments the increase in marriages falling apart in Brunei.
Brunei: Visitor's Comments
The Daily Brunei Resources compiles some of the thoughts from visitors to Brunei.