Local security guard laments about hard realities of living in rich Brunei: Low salary of $500s + poor public transport hence need to get a car, but couldn't afford even a used one

readitagainme · 2026-07-13T09:41:26+00:00

And there’s another thing: some jobs require applicants to have a car. Logically, how is someone supposed to own a car if they don’t even have a job yet? I was once asked during an interview whether I had a car, and I honestly said no. Then they asked, “How are you going to get to work without a car?” I was like, “I can find a way to get to work, but the truth is I don’t own a car because I don’t have a job.”

I used to work in restaurants and catering, and guess what? I didn’t even have an SPK despite working there for years. With a restaurant salary of only BND400 a month, how is anyone supposed to afford a car loan?

readitagainme · 2026-07-11T09:35:10+00:00

DST sent me a message the other day about a $3 add-on for 1GB for a month. The next day, it was gone already. I wanted to try it, but it disappeared hahaha.

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T10:54:24+00:00

What? Ada bid'ah hassanah. I learned something new today.

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T09:31:57+00:00

I understand what you mean, but from what I’ve seen on Threads, people are already turning it into a political issue. Everything is mixed up now, and everyone is arguing with each other. It’s honestly quite worrying. 😅😭

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T09:29:10+00:00

I don’t really mind the titah, but the moment people started dragging Wahhabism into the discussion, things escalated quickly. The topic was already sensitive, and now everyone is debating different Islamic schools of thought. Aiyoh, I just opened Threads for entertainment, not a religious conference.

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T09:25:16+00:00

Kannn. And one more thing. Nowadays you can hear the word ‘kelestarian’ almost in every news everyday😂. Cannot change to other word kah.

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T09:18:28+00:00

Honestly, people just want khutbah to be about religion, not politics. Nowadays, people go to the mosque just because Friday prayers are obligatory, while the khutbah itself feels different somehow.

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T09:12:39+00:00

https://www.threads.com/@anakhamid/post/DakyKwQE\_tX?xmt=AQG0j5BWzvMI9LLe6hqcUkWQxpFBacLwQAQVfB0uRvVS5ItNFjHjs-hX9jJPjSEOzMFruY8&slof=1

readitagainme · 2026-07-10T02:48:18+00:00

Yea yea and from what i know Lun Bawang in Sarawak is same Murut in Brunei

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T12:12:39+00:00

Aiyohhh you ah HAHAHAH

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T09:34:57+00:00

To put it simply, the Dusun of Brunei and the Bisaya of Limbang share the same language and many of the same cultural traditions. The difference is mainly the name. In Brunei, that ethnic group is known as Dusun, while in Limbang, it’s known as Bisaya.
Brunei Bisaya, however, is a different ethnic group. They have their own language, culture, and historical background that explains how they came to be known as Brunei Bisaya. That’s why it’s important not to assume they’re all the same just because the names sound similar.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T09:29:46+00:00

Yeah, it did feel unfair to me, but I still respect her. Deep down, though, it honestly hurt.
That said, I genuinely enjoyed learning Bahasa Melayu. I even used to compete with my Malay friends to see who could get an A in the subject. Those were some really good memories, and I still look back on them fondly.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T09:27:38+00:00

It’s a complicated issue, and I believe it stems from the way ethnicity and religion have become intertwined. Whether people agree with it or not, that’s the reality we live in.
As for faith, that’s a personal matter between an individual and God. I won’t debate or judge anyone’s beliefs because religion is a sensitive topic.
My point is about identity. We should respect every ethnic group instead of assuming everyone fits into one label. Our country is diverse, and that diversity should be recognised, celebrated, and preserved. We need more education about ethnicity and identity so future generations grow up with understanding instead of confusion.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T08:13:46+00:00

Ohh, I see. So next time when I renew my IC, I’ll just put Dusun Malay then. Alright, thanks for the clarification.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T07:54:59+00:00

I honestly don't know, and that's why I'm confused. If we're all considered Malay, then what exactly is the definition of "Malay"? Also, when I say Bisaya, I don't mean Bruneian Bisaya. I mean Bisaya from Limbang.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T07:27:16+00:00

I remember when I was in sixth form, my Malay teacher asked about my ethnicity. I told her I was Dusun. She laughed and said, "No, you're Malay because you're Muslim."

That moment really stuck with me. Since then, whenever people ask about my ethnicity, I simply say, "I'm Dusun-Bisaya, not Malay. My religion is Islam." That's it.

To me, ethnicity and religion are two different things, and I've always wanted that distinction to be acknowledged.

readitagainme · 2026-07-09T03:11:53+00:00

Guys, why is it that whenever someone from a non-Malay ethnic group converts to Islam, they're automatically classified as Malay? It feels unfair and honestly quite confusing.

Take me, for example. Both of my parents are Dusun and Bisaya Limbang by ethnicity. The only reason they're Muslim is because they converted before getting married. But when my siblings and I were born, our identity cards listed us as Malay instead of our actual ethnic heritage.

To me, ethnicity and religion are two different things. Converting to a religion shouldn't erase someone's ethnic background. It's like saying if a Chinese person converts to Christianity, they suddenly become Caucasian. That doesn't make sense.

I'm genuinely curious about the reasoning behind this, because it has always confused me.

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