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Kampong Sumbiling Lama

Coordinates: 4°53′32″N 114°56′16″E / 4.8923508°N 114.9376737°E / 4.8923508; 114.9376737
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Kampong Sumbiling Lama
Kampung Sumbiling Lama
Village
View of the stilt houses of Kampong Sumbiling Lama and the Edinburgh Bridge in 1964
View of the stilt houses of Kampong Sumbiling Lama and the Edinburgh Bridge in 1964
Kampong Sumbiling Lama is located in Brunei
Kampong Sumbiling Lama
Location in Brunei
Coordinates: 4°53′32″N 114°56′16″E / 4.8923508°N 114.9376737°E / 4.8923508; 114.9376737
CountryBrunei
DistrictBrunei–Muara
MukimSungai Kedayan
Planned1909
First settled1910
Government
 • Village headMayalin Saat[2]
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
241[1]
Time zoneUTC+8 (BNT)
Postal code
BN1111[3]

Kampong Sumbiling Lama[a] (Malay: Kampung Sumbiling Lama) is a neighbourhood in Kampong Ayer, the riverine stilt settlement in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It was officially a village subdivision under Sungai Kedayan, a mukim (subdistrict) of Brunei–Muara District.[3] The village's name originated from the division of Kampong Sumbiling into two sections, one of which became Kampong Sumbiling Baru.

Geography

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Kampong Sumbiling Lama is geographically located on the banks of the Kedayan River, with its boundaries extending to the Gadong River and neighbouring villages such as Kampong Ujong Bukit, Kampong Limbongan, and Kampong Sumbiling Baru. The area historically faced Kampong Bukit Salat across the river. However, the neighbouring villages no longer exists due to its inclusion in the Bandar Seri Begawan reclamation project. As part of this development, all residents were relocated to government housing plans beginning in July 2017.[5]

History

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The transition from Kampong Ayer to the mainland commenced with the Bruneian royal family, who recognised the potential of British Resident McArthur's vision for establishing an administrative capital on land. In 1909, the royal family took advantage of McArthur's residential development along Kampong Sungai Tekuyung, Kampong Sumbiling, and Kampong Sultan Lama, acquiring land with permanent title rights. This strategic decision allowed them to secure prime locations while opening additional lands for cultivation and habitation. By 1910, McArthur officially proposed relocating Kampong Ayer residents to the mainland, beginning with areas along the Brunei River and later extending to the outskirts for agricultural development. The Wazirs, including the families of Pengiran Bendahara and Pengiran Di-Gadong, were among the first to settle, choosing the banks of the Kedayan River and Kampong Sumbiling.[6]

A traditional Malay house in Kampong Sumbiling Lama, c. 1958

During the 1950s, Kampung Sumbiling Lama played a crucial role in Brunei's development, particularly in facilitating the construction of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.[7] Parts of Kampung Sumbiling Lama and Kampung Bukit Salat were relocated to areas near the Rangas Lama Bridge[b] along the Kedayan River to make way for the mosque, resulting in the creation of Kampong Sumbiling Baru in areas such as Jalan Tutong. The Rangas Lama Bridge, one of the earliest bridges, connected these relocated settlements with Kampong Pusar Ulak, improving accessibility.[9] In 1958, many residents of Kampong Sumbiling Lama, predominantly Bruneian Malays, moved from Kampong Ayer to land-based communities such as Kampong Pancha Delima, marking another significant phase of relocation.[10]

In 1970, the residents of Kampong Sumbiling Baru were moved inland to Kampong Perpindahan Mata-Mata as part of a government resettlement programme. This relocation coincided with the redevelopment of the Kampong Sumbiling Baru site and road expansion projects along Jalan Tutong. The area underwent significant changes, including road widening and the construction of the Supreme Court building near the riverbanks, replacing the original Kampong Parit.[7]

By 1983, as part of the government's broader relocation initiative, Kampong Sumbiling Lama became one of the first communities to move to Kampong Perpindahan Mata-Mata. This programme also aimed to house those displaced by major fires. Residents of Kampong Sumbiling Lama were the first to relocate, followed by those from Kampong Sumbiling Baru and other affected villages, including Kampong Sungai Kedayan, Kampong Sultan Lama, Kampong Pulau Baru-Baru, Kampong Pulau Berbunut, and Kampong Bunut. Heads of households were granted freehold land titles, while their descendants paid monthly instalments, completing a significant phase in Brunei’s transition from water-based to land-based living.[11]

Places of interest

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Istana Darussalam, located on Jalan Darussalam, is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III and the birthplace of the current sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah.[12][13] Now a tourist attraction, the palace is protected under the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act by the Museums Department.[14]

Notable people

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  • Kampong Sumbiling Lama (centre, left) and the city centre in c. 1960
    Kampong Sumbiling Lama (centre, left) and the city centre in c. 1960
  • Kampong Bukit Salat and Sumbiling Lama (left) on the Kedayan River in 1964
    Kampong Bukit Salat and Sumbiling Lama (left) on the Kedayan River in 1964
  • Kampong Sumbiling Lama (right) and the Edinburgh Bridge (centre) in 2022
    Kampong Sumbiling Lama (right) and the Edinburgh Bridge (centre) in 2022
  • Istana Darussalam in Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022
    Istana Darussalam in Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022
  • Darussalam Jetty in Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022
    Darussalam Jetty in Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022
  • Bukit Salat seen from Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022
    Bukit Salat seen from Kampong Sumbiling Lama in 2022

Notes

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  1. ^ Not to be confused with Kampong Sumbiling of Mukim Amo in Temburong District.[4]
  2. ^ Known by another name, the Clifford Bridge, it is among Brunei's oldest bridges.[8]

References

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Citations

  1. ^ "Annex B" (PDF). DEPS.MoFE.gov.bn. Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy. October 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  2. ^ BUKU DIREKTORI TELEFON PENGHULU-PENGHULU MUKIM DAN KETUA-KETUA KAMPUNG NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (PDF) (in Malay). Vol. 4. Brunei: Bahagian Perancangan Daerah, Ministry of Home Affairs. April 2024. p. 6.
  3. ^ a b "Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018)" (PDF). post.gov.bn (in Malay). Brunei Postal Services Department. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  4. ^ BRUNEI '78 - 81. Media Publishing. 1978. p. 33.
  5. ^ Haji Ismail, Haji Abd Rahman & Mohd Akir, p. 30.
  6. ^ Ooi 2023.
  7. ^ a b Abd Rahman 2017.
  8. ^ Haji Abdul Latif 2012.
  9. ^ Abdul Rahman 2017.
  10. ^ Md. Zain 2015, p. 11.
  11. ^ Haji Ismail, Mohd Akir & Haji Abd Rahman, p. 52.
  12. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 175.
  13. ^ Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri 2003, p. 29.
  14. ^ "Monumen dan Tapak-Tapak Arkeologi". Jabatan Muzium-Muzium (in Malay). Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  15. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 95.
  16. ^ Haji Abdul Latif 2007, p. 34–35.
  17. ^ "KEMANGKATAN AL-MERHOM PENGIRAN MAHARAJA LAILA" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 1 May 1957. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  18. ^ Haji Salat 2012, p. 3.
  19. ^ Sidhu 2009, p. 249.
  20. ^ Haji Awg. Damit 1997, p. 212.
  21. ^ Dirgahayu 50 (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan. 2010. pp. 150–155 – via Universiti Brunei Darussalam.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  22. ^ "Dato Paduka Awang Haji Matussin bin Omar" (PDF). Department of Museums (in Malay). Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  23. ^ Hj. Jait 2004, p. 16.
  24. ^ Ibrahim & Pg. Haji Md. Noor 2010, p. 7.
  25. ^ Pg. Haji Md. Noor 2009, p. 12–13.

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