Istana Darul Hana

Istana Darul Hana (also referred to in some sources as Istana Lama) is a palace located on a hill at Kilometre 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, within Bandar Seri Begawan (formerly Brunei Town). It served as the residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 until 1987 and is noted in source material as one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei, linking it to the nation's royal and architectural heritage. The supplied sources emphasize its historical and familial connections to Brunei's royal family — including references to royal births and the broader network of palaces in the capital — but do not provide details on changes of ownership after 1987, demolition, reconstruction, or current public accessibility. Reported phenomena: the provided research materials contain no accounts of paranormal activity, hauntings, named spirits, or supernatural incidents associated with Istana Darul Hana. Consequently, no folkloric or paranormal claims are recorded in this dossier based on the supplied sources.