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graced the doors and windows, and a little tunnel marked "H.H. Customs House" in the middle allowed cars to enter. For security reasons, the area was gated off in 1958, and the structure was enlarged to contain more administrative offices and warehouses. The structure's architecture, which combined
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on 1 December 2019 as the project executor for renovations to transform it into an interactive oil and gas museum. On 5 May 2021, it was officially announced that the building would become a new oil and gas exhibition hall. It would then serve as the location for the official introduction of the
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was created and inaugurated in 1972 in response to Brunei's growing demands. The department relocated to a new location by 1998, leaving the former structure empty. In the end, it was designated as a historical monument and used as a visitor center, cafés, and an art gallery.
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Dirgahayu 60 Monument after it was gazetted in 2006 under the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act. The building was turned over to the
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were explored in 1899, along with the effects this had on the economy of both the nation and the entire globe. Discover the origin of everything in the 180-degree projection room.
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in Brunei. The audience will be able to see the creations of local artists through the presentation of sculptures, photos, paintings, and other framed and hanging works of art.
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and support infrastructure. You may learn more about the sector and how Brunei satisfies the world's oil and gas demands through interactive walls and stations.
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on 23 October 2022. Approximately two weeks since its opening, the hub has accumulated over 2800 visits.
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