While the country is very safe, it's important to respect local laws and customs, like avoiding alcohol consumption in public ...

Brunei has become the focus of global attention for its decision to impose harsh Islamic punishments for offences such as adultery and sodomy - but in the country itself there is silence ...

What is Sharia? Homosexuality was already illegal in Brunei and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Muslims make up about two-thirds of the country's population of 420,000. Brunei has retained ...