What Language Do They Speak in Brunei?

The flag of Brunei has a yellow field with two adjoining diagonal bands of white and black that extend from the upper hoist side of the field to the lower fly side. The red emblem of Brunei is centered on the field.
Official language of Brunei Malay

The official language of Brunei is Malay. Malay is also an official language in 2 other countries worldwide.

Languages in Brunei — FAQ

What language do they speak in Brunei?

The official language of Brunei is Malay.

How many official languages does Brunei have?

Brunei has 1 official language: Malay.

Is Malay spoken anywhere else?

Malay is also an official language in 2 other countries.

Learn some Malay before you go

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