Thought I'd introduce a new series focusing on developments taking place in different parts of Brunei Darussalam. The idea struck after reading quite a number of articles in The Brunei Times today relating activities happening in particular landmarks.
Four articles today - please click on the links to get to the full articles from BT.
- Good news for Tasek Lama hiking buffs - the recreational park is getting much needed repairs and improvements.
- I have mixed feelings about the BSB-Lumapas bridgeway - on the one hand it will improve accessibility to that mukim and surrounding ones, and raise their profiles and economic opportunities; on the other, a long bridge cutting through picturesque Kg Ayer will have repercussions, not to mention serious environmental impacts - which after a long delay is finally underway.
- The ever-popular Gadong night market (pasar malam/tamu Gadong) is expanded with the launch of a new section tonight. When I passed by the area a few nights ago, the temporary stalls are still up and running, so not sure if the new $2.6m permanent stalls will completely replace those.
- BSB doesn't have the monopoly on waterfronts - Tutong town now boasts its own. The Pekan Tutong waterfront which was launched recently is quite popular with residents and visitors who fish and jog along the area, among others activities.
A series of posts focusing on changes in the landscape of Brunei is an excellent idea. I hope others in our community of scholars and students will share their observations, discoveries and interpretations.
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