Brunei

Brunei's population is majority Malay, with a significant Chinese minority and indigenous groups, plus foreign workers. Malay is the official language, and English is widely used.

Islam is the state religion, and the sultan has introduced sharia-based criminal law; the country is governed as an absolute monarchy.

Society

Bruneians enjoy high living standards funded by energy wealth, with high literacy and life expectancy and a comprehensive welfare system.