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We STOP In Muara BRUNEI, Will They LET US IN?! Monkeys AND Water VILLAGES S4:E5
May 8, 2025 · 21 min · 7K views · Muara, Brunei
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The crew of the vessel The Far Side visits Muara, Brunei, during a brief cruise ship port call. Local regulations in Brunei strictly prohibit public alcohol consumption, adultery, unmarried couples sharing hotel rooms, LGBTQ activities, pornography, and negative speech regarding the Sultan.3:20 Guided tours include visits to the Jami Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, and a boat excursion to view Proboscis monkeys and the Kampong Ayer water village.5:18 The tour guide notes that the country has shifted from land-based oil drilling to offshore rigs to prevent sinkholes.19:48 Due to the timing of Ramadan, the crew faces restricted time for independent exploration and must return to the ship early.14:24 The visit concludes with a departure for Malaysia.18:01
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