R According to kwintessential.co.uk: Most Bruneians are Muslims and as such their lives revolve around the duties afforded to them by Islam. Alcohol is banned from the country however pork is allowed for non-Muslims. Gender relations are also governed by Islamic principles and etiquette. Shaking hands across genders is rare. Bruneians practice a devout but tolerant brand of Islam, which includes devotion, yet allows other faiths and beliefs. [Source: kwintessential.co.uk]