Brunei Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Brunei

History of the flag

Brunei declared its independence from the United Kingdom in 1984, but its flag already existed.

Its emblem was designed in the XVIIIth century by the third Sultan of Brunei.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • This emblem embodies royalty, goodwill and Islam. It reads ‘Always in service with God's help’ and ‘Brunei, asylum of peace’. Yellow is the color of the Sultan.

  • White and black represent Brunei's two main ministries.