Special rites and customs have been woven into the culture and lifestyle of all Bruneian
Malays to inculcate. a sense of spiritual and communal belonging.
According to the firm belief in modesty, Malay women should not expose any part of their bodies except the face and hands. Therefore, casual western clothing can often seem immodest to Muslims, and attire that is revealing should not be worn in religious places.
Shorts are appropriate at the swimming pools and beaches but not shopping centres, public places and offices.
It is also impolite to eat or drink while walking about in public, except at picnic or fairs.
Both pork and alcohol are forbidden to Muslims by the laws of Islam. Any meat consumed by Muslims must be Halal.