Pelita Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara, BruneiMalay

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.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Print media in Brunei's capital is heavily consolidated, featuring a bilingual market split primarily between English and Malay publications with strong state ties. The dominant English-language daily is the Borneo Bulletin, which has been in circulation since 1953. Readers seeking Malay-language news rely on Media Permata, the country's primary Malay daily, as well as Pelita Brunei, a bi-weekly publication produced directly by the government. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Bandar Seri Begawan.