Kampong Kianggeh Explained

Kampong Kianggeh
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood and village
Pushpin Map:Brunei
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brunei
Pushpin Label Position:none
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brunei
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Brunei-Muara
Subdivision Type2:Mukim
Subdivision Name2:Kianggeh
Established Title:Established
Unit Pref:Metric
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:1,421
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:BNT
Utc Offset1:+8
Postal Code Type:Postcode[1]
Postal Code:BA1211
Leader Title:Village head
Leader Name:Lawi Lamat[2]

Kampong Kianggeh is a neighbourhood in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is also a village in Brunei-Muara District, within Mukim Kianggeh. The population was 1,421 in 2016.[3] It is home to Kianggeh Market, a prominent traditional market in the country.

Etymology

The name Kianggeh may have been derived from the Chinese term kiang, which means river, according to a book Dokumentasi. Although it is also conceivable that the name Kianggeh was derived from the name of a person, nothing has been documented about this as of yet.[4]

Market

Kianggeh Market (Malay: Tamu Kianggeh) is a Malay: tamu or local traditional market in Kampong Kianggeh, situated on the banks of Kianggeh River. The market mainly sells produce, fish, meat and local foods. It has existed since the 1960s; it is believed to be the oldest market in the country.[5] The current market complex was built in 2016; it has a total area of 4450m2, comprises eight buildings and altogether accommodates 313 stalls.[6] The new complex was built as a modern and more organised replacement to the previous facilities. It was reported that the market was originally planned to be relocated to Gadong but scrapped after receiving opposition from the local vendors.[7]

Kianggeh Market is regarded as a tourist attraction in Brunei.[8] It was visited by Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to Brunei in 1998.[9] It was also visited by the British chef Antony Worrall Thompson and featured in his TV travel documentary Antony Worrall Thompson: Adventures in Brunei which was aired in Discovery TLC in 2011.[10] [11]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018) . . 26 December 2018 . post.gov.bn . . ms . 28 July 2021 .
  2. Book: BUKU DIREKTORI TELEFON PENGHULU-PENGHULU MUKIM DAN KETUA-KETUA KAMPUNG NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM . April 2024 . . 4 . Brunei . 15 . ms.
  3. Web site: Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016 . . December 2018 . www.deps.gov.bn . Department of Statistics . 28 July 2021 .
  4. Book: Mohd Yunos, Rozan . SEMINAR UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS ON GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES ASIA, SOUTHEAST DIVISION . 2013 . 8.
  5. News: Ak. Jefferi Pg. Durahman . 26 August 2017 . Tamu Kianggeh kekal sebagai 'tamu' warisan . Pelita Brunei . ms . 102 . Jabatan Penerangan . 17 . 28 July 2021 .
  6. News: . 1 June 2016 . New Tamu Kianggeh to Commence Operations Today . Brudirect.com . 28 July 2021 .
  7. News: Quratul-Ain Bandial . 1 June 2016 . New Tamu Kianggeh opens today . . 28 July 2021 .
  8. Web site: Commonwealth Walkway Trust – Kianggeh Market . Commonwealth Walkway Trust . 28 July 2021 .
  9. Web site: Hanson . Fiona . 19 September 1998 . Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II State Visit to Brunei . . 28 July 2021 .
  10. Web site: Antony Worrall Thompson: Adventures in Brunei » TVF International . . 28 July 2021 .
  11. News: Anis Ramli . 4 July 2012 . Abode of peace, bastion of tradition . . 28 July 2021 .
  12. News: 13 May 2023 . Berkenan berangkat ziarah jenazah . 1 . Media Permata . 13 July 2023.
  13. Book: Gunn, Geoffrey C. . Language, Power, and Ideology in Brunei Darussalam . 1997 . Ohio University Center for International Studies . 978-0-89680-192-9 . 14 . en.
  14. Web site: His Majesty pays last respects to late Cheteria . 2023-10-06 . borneo363.rssing.com.
  15. Web site: Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2010-2011. - Free Online Library . 2023-10-22 . www.thefreelibrary.com.