Tumasek
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| Kampong Tumasek | |
Istana Banderung Kayangan
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  Location in Brunei | |
| Coordinates: 4°52′39″N 114°55′15″E / 4.8776°N 114.9208°E / 4.8776; 114.9208 | |
| Country | Brunei |
| District | Brunei-Muara |
| Mukim | Kianggeh |
| Population
(2016)[1]
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| • Total | 673 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (BNT) |
| Postcode |
BA2112
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Kampong Tumasek (Malay: Kampung Tumasek) or simply known as Tumasek, is an areainBandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, as well as a village within Mukim KianggehinBrunei-Muara District. The population was 673 in 2016.[1] It has the postcode BA2112.[2]
When the Hindu Empire of MajapahitinJava rose to power in the 15th century, Brunei, a kingdom of the Sumatran Buddhist Srivijaya Empire, fell. Islam was introduced in Brunei through the Sultanate of Tumasek (formerly known as Singapore), although recent research suggests that this may have happened as early as the 13th century. The sultans of Borneo eventually gained independence.[3]
ABrunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) petrol station sits within the area on Jalan Tutong.[4] In addition to this, a fire station exist in the village.[5]
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