BRUNEI

LITERATURE
 SELAMAT PAGI
(GOOD MORNING)
SELAMAT PETANG
(GOOD AFTERNOON)

SELAMAT DATANG KE BRUNEI

INDAH DARUSSALAM
(WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL BRUNEI
DARUSSALAM)
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ASEAN
Country Map
(BRUNEI)
 Brunei was known to be trading with and paying
tribute to China in the 6th century CE. It then
came under Hindu influence for a time through 
allegiance to the Majapahit empire, based in Java
.
Intro and
History Brunei duly gained independence on January 1,
1984, and an Islamic sultanate was proclaimed.
The Legislative Council, which had become an
entirely appointed body by decree of the sultan
in 1970, was suspended, and a ministerial form
of government was introduced. 
BRUNEI-MALAY ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Saya/Aku = I/me
Awak/Kau = You
Kami = We/us
Si Awang = That Boy
Si Dayang = That Girl
Lelaki/Laki-laki = Guys/Boys/Men
Perempuan/Bini-bini = Girls/women
Budiman =Gentlemem
Kebawah Duli =his majesty
Makan =eat
Cinta =love
Suka =Like
Terima Kasih (thank you)
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 Brunei Malay Language
 Brunei Malay (Bahasa Melayu Brunei) or Kedayan
(Kedaian), sometimes conflated as Brunei-Kadaian is the
national language of Brunei and a lingua franca in parts of East
Malaysia.

Language  Standard Malay is the official language of Brunei.

 Arabic is the language of the Quran and is used by Islamic

scholars in Brunei. The official religion of Brunei is Islam and as
such, all adherents of the faith possess some proficiency in
reading and speaking in Arabic.

 Chinese minority of Brunei speak a number of Chinese

varieties. Hainanese, Hoisan and Fuchow are the other Chinese
languages that are actively in use in Brunei.
 English is widely used as business
Language and official language and it is
spoken by a majority of the
population in Brunei.
 Literature of Brunei Darussalam
The Language and Literature Bureau promotes the
development of literature and folklore and
publishes textbooks in Malay and English for use in
primary and secondary schools.
Sajak form of poetry which is popular to school
Literature children
Sya’ir Awang Simawn – epic poem, most famous
work of traditional literature which recounts the
exploits of the culture hero.
The Oilfield Labourers

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 About
What role does Yasid play
1.

in the story? Is it major or

minor?
 About
2. Who does he interact
with? Who is/ are important
to Yasid?
3. What character is Yasid?
 About
4. Does the description of
the burnt village give you a
vivid picture? What words
or descriptions help you
picture out the place?
 About
5. Is the author good enough
in making you understand
the story place?
 About
6. It was not clear who fell.
Who do you think fell? Was
it intentional or accident?
 About
7. What cultures of Brunei
are shown in the fiction.
 About
8. Are there any similarities
with the Philippines?
Myanmar
Literature
 ASEAN
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(MYANMAR)
 Burmese -  the mother tongue
of the Bamar and official language
of Myanmar.

Language  It is written in a script consisting

of circular and semi-circular
letters, which comes from the Mon
script.
  Mon script - The Mon language is a
recognized indigenous language
in Myanmar as well as a recognized
indigenous language of Thailand.

Language
Palm-leaf and Folded Paper
 The Kindergarten Teacher
~by Aung Thinn
 Narration
1. Who is telling the story?
 Narration
2. What point of view is
used?
 Narration
3. Why is he telling the story?
Emotional Appeal

1. How did you feel while

reading?
 Emotional Appeal
2. How does the narrator feel
about his kindergarten friend
teacher as compared to him who
is also a teacher?
 Valuing
1. Does the kindergarten teacher
love his pupils? What is your
proof?