Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei

4°55′22″N 114°55′37″E The Language and Literature Bureau (Malay: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, DBP) is the Bruneian language authority of the country's official language Malay. It is also the operator of public libraries in the country. It was established in 1960 and is now a government department under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Language and Literature Bureau
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
ديوان بهاس دان ڤوستاک
Logo of Language and Literature Bureau

Bandar Seri Begawan branch of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library
Agency overview
FormedApril 19, 1960 (1960-04-19)
Superseding agencies
  • Lembaga Bahasa (Language Board)
  • Bahagian Bahasa dan Pustaka (Language and Literature Section)
HeadquartersBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Minister responsible
  • Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Aminuddin Ihsan Abidin
Agency executive
  • Awang Suip Abdul Wahab, Director
Parent departmentMinistry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Websitewww.dbp.gov.bn
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