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JB Shaw · Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 3 Location: UK

Warning for all thinking of going to Brunei......Syaria law comes into force in April and they ARE clamping down on ALL aspects ......yes, even on ex-pats. No more skimpy clothing - women can be arrested for wearing strappy tops , shorts or dresses with too much leg showing.
Men have to wear longs and they will probably not allow Western type clothing around the pool at the clubs anymore.
Alcohol will be severely restricted and policed. No more Oz Sportz or functions similar.
The country is moving backwards at a rapid pace.
So is CfBT.....stay away from them.

lostcave · Joined: 15 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Hi JB Shaw,
Just wondering if you can provide more info on staying away from CfBT. Possibly thinking about applying for work through them so any info helpful!
Thanks.

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

Brunei is still a great place to teach and make money...so I doubt this new rule will effect others wanting to go there to teach EFL. Smile

lostcave · Joined: 15 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Ok thanks for that.
Are you living/teaching in Brunei?
I'm a primary teacher planning to apply through CfBT but my husband doesn't have a teaching degree. His degree is in science. I was thinking if he gets his TEFL quals he may be able to get work in Brunei too? Any thoughts?

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

Make money?

The salaries are okay but nothing wildly exciting.

lostcave · Joined: 15 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

That's ok. I don't need to make a motza just enough for our time there (family of 5) & to get involved in what Brunei offers.

lostcave · Joined: 15 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Plus hoping (perhaps naively?) that hubby can organise some work pre-departure too.

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

This new Brunei Sharia law is good for Brunei.....and is helping keep out unqualified EFL teachers. If you a qualified EFL teacher there are still good opportunities around to be had in teaching English. Good luck!

plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

Stonings, amputations, forced clothing for women, that is good for Brunei?

fat_chris · Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 3198 Location: Beijing

[from the title] Syria Law?

That sounds like it can be good for no one.

Warm regards,
fat_chris

gloomyGumi · Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 353

you louts better get the terminology right before going or you could get in big trouble. Its SHARIA law, not Syria law.........wtf????

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

That's right....There is nothing wrong with Sharia law....am sure nobody wants Syria Law in Brunei. Smile

gloomyGumi · Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 353

haha....Syria Law....was this title a joke perhaps?? Are these English teachers who are out in the wide world and being so culturally/religiously insensitive? No wonder we have a tough time out here. SYRIA law, indeed!

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Beyond1984 · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 462

It's good to be the Sultan:)

http://nypost.com/2014/05/10/inside-the-wacky-sex-obsessed-world-of-brunei/

-HDT Cool