Brunei
4 Bruneian newspapers in the directory
Print media in the sultanate dates back to the early 1950s and remains heavily concentrated around a few key commercial and state-owned publications. The foremost title is Borneo Bulletin, an English-language daily founded in 1953 that transitioned from a community weekly into the dominant national broadsheet. Its sister publication, Media Permata, was launched in 1995 and serves as the principal commercial Malay-language daily. Alongside these, Pelita Brunei operates as a free, government-published bi-weekly paper. To accommodate linguistic demographics, Chinese-language broadsheet publications like United Daily News also circulate locally. Paperboy indexes 4 Bruneian newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-04
ALL NEWSPAPERS(4)
Borneo Bulletin
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Muara
The Borneo Bulletin is Brunei's leading English-language daily newspaper, published by Brunei Press. Established in 1953, it provides comprehensive coverage of local affairs, international news, and regional business updates. It serves as the primary source of information for the Sultanate’s English-speaking residents and business community.
Brunei Direct
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Muara
As one of the earliest and most prominent digital news portals in the country, this platform serves as a vital aggregator of local and international information for a broad Bruneian audience. It is notable for providing comprehensive coverage of governmental announcements, community updates, and national events, acting as a primary bridge between the Sultanate's residents and current affairs.
Media Permata
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Media Permata is a prominent Malay-language daily newspaper published in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Established in 1995, it serves as a key source of national and international news, covering community events, government announcements, and regional developments for the Sultanate’s Malay-speaking population under the Brunei Press umbrella.
Pelita Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Pelita Brunei is the official Malay-language newspaper of the Government of Brunei, based in Bandar Seri Begawan. Established in 1956, it provides comprehensive coverage of national news, royal activities, government policies, and local events, serving as a primary source of official information for the Bruneian public.