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What is the status of Arabic in Brunei, given the fact that the official name of the country "Brunei Darussalam" is in Arabic?

Question #150516. Asked by chabenao1.
Last updated Jan 23 2024.
Originally posted Jan 23 2024 8:38 AM.

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Brunei's official language is Standard Malay. The vernacular is Brunei Malay and Brunei English.

Arabic is termed a foreign language, along with English and several Chinese variants.

Brunei's official religion is Islam. As the language of the Quran, Arabic is used by Islamic scholars, plus Muslims have some proficiency. Arabic is taught in schools in the country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Brunei

Jan 23 2024, 6:31 PM

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What is the status of Arabic in Brunei, given the fact that the official name of the country "Brunei Darussalam" is in Arabic?

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