Kampong Tumasek

Tumasek
Tumasek
Village
	Kampong Tumasek
	Istana Banderung Kayangan
	Location in Brunei
	Coordinates: 4°52′39″N114°55′15″E / 4.8776°N 114.9208°E
Country	Brunei
District	Brunei-Muara
Mukim	Kianggeh
Population (2016)
• Total	673
Time zone	UTC+8 (BNT)
Postcode	BA2112

Last updated July 22, 2024

Kampong Tumasek (Malay : Kampung Tumasek) or simply known as Tumasek, is an area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, as well as a village within Mukim Kianggeh in Brunei-Muara District. The population was 673 in 2016.^[1] It has the postcode BA2112.^[2]

Etymology

When the Hindu Empire of Majapahit in Java rose to power in the 15th century, Brunei, a kingdom of the Sumatran Buddhist Srivijaya Empire, fell. Islam was introduced in Brunei through the Sultanate of Tumasek (formerly known as Singapore), although recent research suggests that this may have happened as early as the 13th century. The sultans of Borneo eventually gained independence.^[3]

Infrastructure

A Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) petrol station sits within the area on Jalan Tutong.^[4] In addition to this, a fire station exist in the village.^[5]

Government

Grand Chamberlain's Office is the official office for the grand chamberlain, located within the grounds of Istana Darul Hana.^[6]

Places of interest

Istana Banderung Kayangan (Banderung Kayangan Palace) or formerly known as Istana Tumasek, is located near Istana Darul Hana's surau and at the rear entrance to Istana Nurul Iman. The palace was constructed in the 1930s and made of concrete (cement) pillars and entirely wooden. A restoration project was carried out in the 1970s. Notably, this building was the venue for Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III's wedding ceremony with Pengiran Anak Damit on 6 September 1941.^[7]
Istana Darul Hana (Darul Hana Palace) is the former 6 acres (2.4 ha) official residence and office of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III since its opening on 20 May 1951. It was mainly constructed out of concrete and cement on a hill, overlooking the Brunei River. It was used for that purpose up until 1987, where it was relocated to its present day residence at Istana Nurul Iman.^[7]

Notable people

Metassan Sabtu Kamaluddin (died 1988), nobleman ^[8]

Related Research Articles

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital and largest city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area with an area of 100.36 square kilometres (38.75 sq mi) and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei-Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is home to over 70 per cent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of the current Sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah.

Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the second son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit. After Brunei's independence in 1984, he became the country’s first foreign minister, serving from 1 January 1984 until 22 October 2015, alongside the second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lim Jock Seng.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 1950 until his abdication in 1967 to his oldest son, Hassanal Bolkiah.

Pengiran Anak Saleha is a member of the royal family as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. She is the daughter of Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar. After her husband was crowned as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, she succeeded her mother-in-law, Pengiran Anak Damit, as Raja Isteri. She is the mother of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.

Mukim Tamoi is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is part of Kampong Ayer, the traditional stilt settlements on the Brunei River in the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 1,389 in 2016.

The Royal Brunei Mausoleum is a Royal Mausoleum of Brunei located at Jalan Tutong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The Mausoleum is the main resting place and burial ground for several Sultans of Brunei and members of the Royal Family. The Royal Mausoleum was opened during the reign of Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddin I who later became the first monarch to be buried in the Mausoleum when he died in 1795.

Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam, sometimes spelled Muhammad Alam, was a nobleman, magistrate and politician who became the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council from 1971 until 1974 and Chief of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara from 1954 to 1981. He is the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.

Kampong Pengiran Siraja Muda Delima Satu is a village in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, and a neighbourhood in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 2,354 in 2016. It is one of the villages within Mukim Berakas 'A'. The postcode is BB5113.

The Istana Darussalam is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III and birthplace of Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The palace is located at Jalan Darussalam, Sumbiling Lama, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The building has become a tourist attraction and currently under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act of the Museums Department.

The Istana Kota Manggalela, also known as Istana Manggalela, is one of the temporary official residences of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The palace is located at Jalan Maulana, Kuala Belait, Belait District, Brunei. The building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.

The Istana Pantai is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei. Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.

Sufri Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the third son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit. He is also the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) since 2010.

Pengiran Anak Damit was the Queen of Brunei as the wife of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

Dato Laila Utama Haji Mohammad Abbas Al-Sufri bin Haji Ibrahim MVO was a nobleman, civil servant and courtier from Brunei who previously served as the acting personal secretary to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He had a career in the government service of Brunei, in which he held a number of important positions such as being a member of the Privy Council of Brunei.

Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof was a nobleman and formerly a civil servant from Brunei who became the prince consort to Princess Nor'ain in 1967, and brother to Queen Saleha. He had previously served as the Chief of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, and was a member of several state councils.

Pengiran Mokhtar Puteh CVO or also spelled Mokhtar Putih, was a nobleman and a civil servant from Brunei who served in several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the Privy Council and vice-president of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council. He was known for his active involvement in charitable work and sport activities throughout his life.

The Istana Darul Hana is one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei which notably, is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1987. The palace is located on a hill at Kilometer 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is sometimes referred to as Istana Lama.

Pengiran Anak Idris is a Bruneian nobleman and member of the royal family who became the prince consort to Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam in 1972, the daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He is the current Chief of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, a member of the Privy Council of Brunei, and assistant chairman of Adat Istiadat Council, and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's board of governors.

The Istana Banderung Kayangan is a 20th century royal palace that served as the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The palace is situated in Kampong Tumasek, next to Istana Darul Hana surau and the rear entrance to Istana Nurul Iman. Another name for the palace is Istana Tumasek.

References

1 2 "Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016" (PDF). www.deps.gov.bn. Department of Statistics. December 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
↑ "Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018)" (PDF). post.gov.bn (in Malay). Brunei Postal Services Department. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
↑ Background notes, Brunei Darussalam. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division. 1985. p. 3.
↑ "Tumasek Petrol Station (Jalan Tutong)". www.bsm.com.bn. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
↑ "Berita - Balai Bomba Bukit Beruang mantapkan operasi..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
↑ "Tenders - REPLACEMENT WORKS FOR DEFECTIVE CONDENSING..." www.mod.gov.bn. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
1 2 Haji Abdul Latif, Haji Awang Adanan. "Istana-Istana Di Brunei" (PDF). Brunei History Centre. p. 22-23. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
↑ "Tapak Istana Lama Kampung Pengiran Bendahara Lama". Tapak Istana Lama Kampung Pengiran Bendahara Lama. Retrieved 13 October 2023.

This Brunei location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.

[census_2016-1] 1 2 "Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016" (PDF). www.deps.gov.bn. Department of Statistics. December 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2021.

[postcode-2] "Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018)" (PDF). post.gov.bn (in Malay). Brunei Postal Services Department. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2021.

[3] Background notes, Brunei Darussalam. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division. 1985. p. 3.

[4] "Tumasek Petrol Station (Jalan Tutong)". www.bsm.com.bn. Retrieved 26 August 2023.

[5] "Berita - Balai Bomba Bukit Beruang mantapkan operasi..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 August 2023.

[6] "Tenders - REPLACEMENT WORKS FOR DEFECTIVE CONDENSING..." www.mod.gov.bn. Retrieved 13 October 2023.

[:0-7] 1 2 Haji Abdul Latif, Haji Awang Adanan. "Istana-Istana Di Brunei" (PDF). Brunei History Centre. p. 22-23. Retrieved 26 August 2023.

[8] "Tapak Istana Lama Kampung Pengiran Bendahara Lama". Tapak Istana Lama Kampung Pengiran Bendahara Lama. Retrieved 13 October 2023.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]