Ethnic Chinese in Brunei are people of full or partial Chinese – particularly Han Chinese – ancestry who are citizens or residents in Brunei. As of 2015, they constitute 10.1% of the country's population, making them the second largest ethnic group in Brunei. Brunei is home to one of the smaller communities of overseas Chinese. Many Chinese in Brunei are stateless.[4]
Ethnic Chinese in Brunei were encouraged to settle because of their commercial and business acumen. The biggest Chinese group is the Hokkien; many originated from Kinmen and Xiamen in China. The Hakka and Cantonese represent a minority of the Chinese population. Despite their small numbers, the Hokkien have a considerable presence in Brunei's private and business sector, providing commercial and entrepreneurial expertise and often operating joint business ventures with Malaysian Chinese enterprises.[5]
During the Song dynasty (960 AD to 1296 AD) trade was active between Poni (Brunei) and China. By the 17th century, Brunei had a Chinese community. However, trade declined in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was not until Brunei became a British protectorate that immigration increased again. Most of the immigrants arrived from Sarawak, Singapore and Hong Kong. In 1904, there were about 500 ethnic Chinese in Brunei, most of them British subjects. The discovery of oil in 1929 led to an increase in Chinese immigrants as many sought out the new employment opportunities related to this discovery of oil. The Chinese population continued to increase significantly during 1931–1947 when it quadrupled. In 1960, Ethnic Chinese made up slightly more than a quarter of the Bruneian population at 26%. The Chinese population of Brunei has declined significantly since then. Still, the Chinese population comprises 10.3% of the Bruneian population as of 2019, which places them as the second largest ethnic group in Brunei.[6][7][8]
Statelessness
As of 1986, it was estimated that over 90% were unable to obtain Bruneian citizenship, despite generations of residence in the country.[9] In recent years, ethnic Chinese in Brunei are allowed to obtain Bruneian Citizenship, however many encounter significant issues overcoming the Malay language exam which is a major requirement for gaining Bruneian citizenship.[10] An overhaul of the Nationality Act has been blocked by the Home Ministry.[11][better source needed]
Religion
Around 65% of the Chinese population in Brunei practices Buddhism and Taoism. An additional 20% practices Christianity. There are smaller numbers of Muslims, practitioners of other religions, and Irreligious individuals among the Chinese community in Brunei numbering a combined 15%.[8]
Ong Sum Ping married Princess Ratna Dewi, the daughter of Sultan Muhammad Shah of Brunei. He was conferred the nobility title of Pengiran Maharaja Lela and elected Chief of Kinabatangan in the 14th century.
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Ethnic Chinese in Brunei are people of full or partial Chinese particularly Han Chinese ancestry who are citizens or residents in Brunei As of 2015 they constitute 10 1 of the country s population making them the second largest ethnic group in Brunei Brunei is home to one of the smaller communities of overseas Chinese Many Chinese in Brunei are stateless 4 Ethnic Chinese in Brunei汶萊華人 Orang Cina di Bruneiاورڠ چينا د بروني Chinese women and children in Kuala Belait 1945 Total population42 1329 6 of the Bruneian population 2021 1 LanguagesEnglish and Malay as medium of communication in schools and government Mandarin lingua franca Chinese varieties such as Hokkien Cantonese Teochew Hainanese HakkaReligionBuddhism Christianity 2 Taoism Islam 3 Chinese folk religionRelated ethnic groupsSingaporean Chinese Malaysian Chinese Overseas ChineseTeng Yun Temple in Bandar Seri Begawan Ethnic Chinese in Brunei were encouraged to settle because of their commercial and business acumen The biggest Chinese group is the Hokkien many originated from Kinmen and Xiamen in China The Hakka and Cantonese represent a minority of the Chinese population Despite their small numbers the Hokkien have a considerable presence in Brunei s private and business sector providing commercial and entrepreneurial expertise and often operating joint business ventures with Malaysian Chinese enterprises 5 Contents 1 History 2 Statelessness 3 Religion 4 Notable people 5 See also 6 ReferencesHistory EditDuring the Song dynasty 960 AD to 1296 AD trade was active between Poni Brunei and China By the 17th century Brunei had a Chinese community However trade declined in the 18th and 19th centuries It was not until Brunei became a British protectorate that immigration increased again Most of the immigrants arrived from Sarawak Singapore and Hong Kong In 1904 there were about 500 ethnic Chinese in Brunei most of them British subjects The discovery of oil in 1929 led to an increase in Chinese immigrants as many sought out the new employment opportunities related to this discovery of oil The Chinese population continued to increase significantly during 1931 1947 when it quadrupled In 1960 Ethnic Chinese made up slightly more than a quarter of the Bruneian population at 26 The Chinese population of Brunei has declined significantly since then Still the Chinese population comprises 10 3 of the Bruneian population as of 2019 which places them as the second largest ethnic group in Brunei 6 7 8 Statelessness EditAs of 1986 it was estimated that over 90 were unable to obtain Bruneian citizenship despite generations of residence in the country 9 In recent years ethnic Chinese in Brunei are allowed to obtain Bruneian Citizenship however many encounter significant issues overcoming the Malay language exam which is a major requirement for gaining Bruneian citizenship 10 An overhaul of the Nationality Act has been blocked by the Home Ministry 11 better source needed Religion EditAround 65 of the Chinese population in Brunei practices Buddhism and Taoism An additional 20 practices Christianity There are smaller numbers of Muslims practitioners of other religions and Irreligious individuals among the Chinese community in Brunei numbering a combined 15 8 Religion Bruneian ChineseReligion PercentBuddhism amp Taoism 65 Christianity 20 Other religions Islam etc 15 Notable people EditOng Sum Ping married Princess Ratna Dewi the daughter of Sultan Muhammad Shah of Brunei He was conferred the nobility title of Pengiran Maharaja Lela and elected Chief of Kinabatangan in the 14th century Goh Kiat Chun Wu Chun actor and singer Roderick Yong Yin Fatt former Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 12 Lim Jock Seng former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II and Minister at the Prime Minister s Office Goh King Chin former member of the Legislative Council of Brunei Jaspar Yu Woon Chai badminton player Bruneian representative at the 2016 Summer Olympics Lim Jock Hoi 14th Secretary General of ASEAN 13 Lau Ah Kok owner of Hua Ho Amin Liew Abdullah Minister of Finance and Economy II and Minister at the Prime Minister s Office Cornelius Sim first Roman Catholic Vicar Apostolic of Brunei and first Cardinal of Brunei and Borneo Steven Chong Wan Oon current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Brunei Ong Tiong Oh member of the Legislative Council of Brunei and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Chung Hwa Middle School Andrew Shie first Bruneian elevated as Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Kuching Sarawak and Brunei See also EditMalaysian Chinese Singaporean Chinese Indonesian Chinese Filipino Chinese Thai Chinese Vietnamese Chinese Cambodian Chinese Laotian Chinese East Timorese Chinese Burmese Chinese Chinese folk religion in Southeast Asia Brunei China relationsReferences Edit Population by Religion Sex and Census Year Brunei state gov 14 September 2007 Islamic banking in Southeast Asia By Mohamed Ariff Institute of Southeast Asian Studies pg 24 Tolman Alana 8 April 2016 Brunei s stateless left in a state of confusion New Mandala Retrieved 23 April 2022 Many ethnic Chinese residents of Brunei have lived in the kingdom for generations accounting for 15 percent of the population Yet due to difficult and slow bureaucratic measures around immigration they remain permanent residents not citizens they are essentially stateless Richter Frank Jurgen ed 1999 Overseas Chinese and Overseas Indian Business Networks Business Networks in Asia Promises Doubts and Perspectives Greenwood ISBN 9781567203028 Retrieved 2012 05 16 de Vienne Marie Sybille 2011 The Chinese in Brunei From Ceramics to Oil Rent Archipel 82 1 25 48 doi 10 3406 arch 2011 4254 My China Roots www mychinaroots com Retrieved 2022 07 26 a b Minority Rights May 2020 Brunei Darussalam Chinese World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Limlingan Victor Simpao 1986 The Overseas Chinese in ASEAN Business Strategies and Management Practices pp 240 241 Hays Jeffrey MINORITIES IN BRUNEI Facts and Details factsanddetails com Proposal to amend Brunei s law on citizenship turned down AsiaOne Asia News Archived from the original on 2016 12 21 Retrieved 2016 09 19 Bruneian who became ASEAN secretary general the Brunei Times Archived from the original on 2016 03 08 Retrieved 2015 06 07 Dato Lim Jock Hoi assumes office as new Secretary General of ASEAN ASEAN ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY 5 January 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ethnic Chinese in Brunei amp oldid 1139175060, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
