Kampong Bunut Perpindahan Explained

Bunut Perpindahan
Settlement Type:Village and neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Brunei
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brunei
Pushpin Label Position:none
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brunei
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Brunei-Muara
Subdivision Type2:Mukim
Subdivision Name2:Kilanas
Established Title:Established
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:0.782
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:1,707
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:BNT
Utc Offset1:+8
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:BF1220
Official Name:Kampong Bunut Perpindahan
Founder:Halus Abdul Samad
Leader Title:Village head
Leader Name:Mohammad Khairoul Johani[1]

Kampong Bunut Perpindahan or also known as Kampong Perpindahan Bunut, is a village in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, as well as a neighbourhood in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 1,707 in 2016.[2] It is one of the villages within Mukim Kilanas. The postcode is BF1220.[3]

Etymology

The name 'Bunut Perpindahan' (sometimes 'Perpindahan Bunut') literally means 'Bunut Resettlement' and is named after its residential area which has been one of the housing estates under the National Resettlement Scheme,[4] as well as its location being near Kampong Bunut, the original settlement of the name.

Demography

According to the Preliminary Report of the Department of Planning and Economics (JPKE) for the year 2011, this village is inhabited by approximately 1,709 residents consisting of 909 males and 800 females.[5]

History

The settlement was first established in 1951 as the first housing estate under the Resettlement Programme, a government programme for the resettlement of Kampong Ayer residents to land. The first several families who resettled in Bunut Perpindahan were originally the inhabitants of Kampong Pengiran Bendahara Lama,[6] a neighbourhood in Kampong Ayer. They were given incentives to build new homes and additional plot of land for agriculture as new means of sustenance.

Economy

In addition to having a historical place that can be used as a tourist attraction, Kampong Bunut Perpindahan is also an active village in many ways, including actively organizing charity, religious and sports events through the Majlis Perundingan Kampung (MPK).

Infrastructure

Kampong Bunut Perpindahan has access to basic facilities and infrastructure provided by the government through several ministries and government departments including mosques, primary schools and post offices.

Places of interest

Tomb of Sultan Husin Kamaluddin or also known as Makam di Luba (due to position on Pulau Luba which is an island that separates two rivers namely Damuan River and Brunei River), is located within the village. the bridge that was built to make it easier for visitors to visit the tomb and also often a focus for anglers. Apart from that, the swampy area on Luba Island is also home to one of the monkey species called proboscis monkey.

Notable people

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: BUKU DIREKTORI TELEFON PENGHULU-PENGHULU MUKIM DAN KETUA-KETUA KAMPUNG NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM . April 2024 . . 4 . Brunei . 11 . ms.
  2. Web site: Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016 . . December 2018 . www.deps.gov.bn . Department of Statistics . 23 July 2021 .
  3. Web site: Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018) . . 26 December 2018 . post.gov.bn . . ms . 23 July 2021 .
  4. Web site: Jabatan Kemajuan Perumahan - Sejarah Ringkas. www.mod.gov.bn. ms. 2018-04-14.
  5. Book: KOMPILASI RENCANA KNK 2014 . Kenali Negera Kitani . 2014 . 9-12 . ms.
  6. Web site: Jabatan Kemajuan Perumahan - Sejarah Perpindahan Tahun 1950an. www.mod.gov.bn. ms. 2018-04-14.
  7. Book: KOMPILASI RENCANA KNK 2013 . Kenali Negera Kitani . 2013 . 3-8 . ms.