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Chapter 6
THE REIGN OF SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN III
1950 - 1967
“…Verily! Allah loves those who are the equitable.”
Surah Ar-Hujurat, Verse 9
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6.1 EARLY LIFE
Born on the 23 September 1914
Received an informal education in the palace up to the age of 18, after which he studied at the Malay College in Perak.
He studied Islam and was trained in silat. He was interested in poetry and handiwork, and was skilled in carpentry.
His Royal Highness was the 28th Sultan of Brunei
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6.1 EARLY LIFE
1936 A Cadet Officer in the Forestry Department
1938 Joined the Judicial Department
1947 Elected Chairman of the Syariah Court and member of the Brunei State Council
1951 Ascended to the throne
1941 An Administrator in the British Resident’s Office
1942 - 45
A Secretary at the Japanese Governor’s Office
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6.1 EARLY LIFE
His Royal Highness set out to work for an improved standard of living for all his people
As a result, Brunei moved into the 20th century as a modern country
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6.2 THE FIRST NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1953 - 1958)
• 1955 – a $14 million Gas Plant was completed• Survey and exploration work by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company were carried out. • 1956 – Production of oil in Seria had reached 114,700 barrels a day
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6.2 THE FIRST NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1953 - 1958)
• 1954 – Brunei’s written policy on education set out aims to provide greater educational facilities • 1956 – The Brunei Teacher Training Centre was set up.• 1958 – Teachers were sent to Kota Bahru Teachers’ Training College • More schools were built• Scholarships were given to students to further their studies overseas
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6.2 THE FIRST NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1953 - 1958)
• Religious teachers recruited from Johore. • Scholarships given to students to study in Islamic institutions overseas
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SHIPPING
CIVIL AVIATION
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6.2 THE FIRST NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1953 - 1958)
• October 1953: Brunei’s first nursing school began operating• Number of medical workers in Brunei continued to increase• Major improvements in public utilities such as treated water supplies and electricity
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6.3 THE SECOND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1962 - 1966)
• 1963: Major oil and gas field discovered at South West Ampa. • Liquefied Natural Gas became important
• Efforts made to increase the quantity and quality of rice and rubber production• Studies made of sugar, pepper and coffee crops for export and home consumption • Efforts made to increase livestock • Conservation and reforestation schemes put in place
Development of Oil Industry
Development in Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry
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6.3 THE SECOND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1962 - 1966)
• Muara Deepwater Port and the international airport planned• Electricity provided to rural areas• More homes and offices built
Commercial Development and Support Structures
Development in Health, Education and Welfare
• More clinics and hospitals built with better facilities• More training for doctors and nurses• More schools built, and training given to teachers• More mosques and religious schools built• Museums and libraries established in major towns
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
1958: The Governor of North Borneo drew up a plan that would unite the three territories of Borneo but allow each autonomy over its own expenditure and revenue
7 Feb 1958: the plan was announced
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III did not agree to the Federation because it would not benefit Brunei
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
• March 1959, His Royal Highness led a delegation to London to discuss the proposed constitution• The British Government accepted the Draft Constitution
• On 29 September 1959, the signing ceremony for the Constitution Agreement was held at the Lapau in Brunei Town.• The Agreement was signed by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Sir Robert Scott.
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
Significance of the 1959 Constitution Agreement
The Sultan as Supreme Head of State
Brunei responsible for its internal administration
The British Government was responsible for foreign and defence affairs only
The post of Resident was abolished and replaced by that of a British High Commissioner
A new post of Menteri Besar was created
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
Administration Under the 1959 Constitution
Supreme Head of the
State
Had power to appoint Advisory
committee members
President of the Privy
Council and the
council for Ministers
Appointed the Speaker to the
Legislative Council and the State
Religious Council
Had the power to veto decisions of the Advisory Council and to declare a
State of Emergency
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
Under the Constitution, five important Councils were set up:
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6.4 THE PROPOSAL FOR A NORTH BORNEO FEDERATION
The District Election
• First District election held in 1962• Aimed to select 55 members to sit in 4 District Councils • Aimed to select 16 members for Brunei Legislative Council
Three political parties contested in the District Council
Partai Rakyat Brunei
Barisan Nasional
Organisation
Brunei United Party
The election was won by PRB
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6.5 THE BRUNEI NATIONALITY ENACTMENT OF 1961
Brunei subjects were divided into 3 categories
• Subjects by Operation of Law cannot lose their status as subjects• Subjects by Registration and Naturalisation can lose their status as subjects
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1961
16 Sept 1963
Federation of Malaysia formed without Brunei
1963 Meeting held between Brunei and Malaya. They failed to reach an agreement on issue of Brunei’s revenue and federal rights to taxation
Malaya’s Prime Minister revealed his plan to unite Malaya, Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei into a federation to be known as Malaysia
6.6 BRUNEI’S STAND ON THE ISSUE OF MALAYSIA
The head of Brunei Delegation, Pengiran Dato Haji Ali, addressing a meeting of the MSCC in Kuala Lumpar on 6th January 1962.
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6.7 THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN III
• Two National Development Plans
• 1959 Constitution Agreement
• Positions of Malay Language and Islam strengthened
• Welfare of less fortunate subjects taken care of
• Greater emphasis placed on education
• Royal Brunei Malay Regiment set up in May 1961
• Brunei’s first own currency note
issued by the Brunei Currency
Board in 1967
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6.7 THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN III The Abdication
4 Oct 1967: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III voluntarily abdicated in favour of his eldest son, Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Hassanal Bolkiah
1 August 1968: Coronation of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
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6.7 THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN III
His Royal Highness continued to be active, giving advice as a father and a statesman. In 1984, when Brunei gained full independence, he became the Minister of Defence.
His Royal Highness died peacefully on 7 Sept 1986
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CHAPTER 6: SUMMARY
1st National Development Plan (1953 - 1958)
Oil industry Education
Religious Education
Communication Health and Welfare Services
2nd National Development Plan (1961 - 1966)
Oil industry Health Education and Welfare
Agriculture, Fishing and Industry
Commercial Development & Support Structure
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CHAPTER 6: SUMMARY
Brunei Nationality Enactment of 1961
By Operation of Law
By Registration
By Naturalisation
The Issue of Malaysia
Initially the idea was acceptable by His Royal Highness
He set up a committee to find out views of people
Brunei decided not to take part in the Malaysia Agreement