Dress code for visiting Jakarta and Brunei

[IOP]

Hi Guys,

I'm male, may I wear shorts during my visiting Jakarta and Brunei?
Will it be polite? Any other tips, thanks.

[beppi]

This is a Singapore forum.
Anything goes in Singapore, but I would err on the conservative side in a business setting, even if you end up being the only one with a tie (jackets, however, will be ridiculed).
Based on the skirt lines I saw, my guess is that Jakarta is similar, but this might not apply to the rest of Indonesia.
I cannot comment on Brunei.

[x9200]

I assume as a tourists?
In Brunei - no idea. In Indonesia I follow common sense and in a touristic place but not in any religious setting I wear shorts. All other places I wear trousers,

[ex-pat]

I assume as a tourists?
In Brunei - no idea. In Indonesia I follow common sense and in a touristic place but not in any religious setting I wear shorts. All other places I wear trousers,

Ive been in Brunei on tour, according to what i saw, men can wear casual shirt, shorts, sandals, shoes. In the hotel where we stayed woman swim in thier bikinis and man wears swim wears as well.
Ladies shoudnt be wearing revealing clothes like mini skirts, short shorts, top where it shows cleveage when walking out and about.
Maybe its not a crime but its for respecting thier culture. For mens as long as you wont go walking around in your underpants, you will be alright.

[the lynx]

Being countries dominated by Muslim population, it would be polite and respectful to the local sentiments to wear long pants when you're out, with exception to beaches and pools.

Even if you HAVE to wear shorts outdoors, around knee length would be the safest.

[luvstruck]

There's no restriction on the dress code in Brunei. So no worries and enjoy your trip to Brunei.
By the way, I grew up in Brunei