Brunei and its Independence

What was the name of the British proposal that joined together three Borneo states of Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei to form one administration unit before merge them with Malaya?

• The British Plan

• The Malaysia Plan

• The Sultan Plan

• The Northern Borneo Federation Plan

Who was the Governor of Sarawak and High Commissioner for Brunei that delegated to carry out the Northern Borneo Federation Plan?

• Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III

• Anthony Abell

• Malcolm MacDonald

• A M Azahari

Why did Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III (SOAS III) was concerned with the British Northern Federation Plan?

• He was concerned that the plan would affect the Malay race and Islamic religion as most of the populations of Sarawak and Sabah were non-Malays and non-Muslims

• He was concerned to protect Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei from their potentially acquisitive neighbour Indonesia

• He was concerned to provide bigger markets and create more job opportunities for the people of Brunei.

• He was concerned to retain the power of the Resident

How many members did the Tujuh Serangkai have?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Why was Tujuh Serangkai or Seven member committee set up in Brunei in 1953 ?

• to limit the power of the monarch

• to travel to the four districts to gather the views of the people about a constitution

• to start religious schools in Brunei

• to replace the State Council

Who led a delegation to London to discuss the proposed Constitution in March, 1957?

• Pengiran Maharaja Laila Muda Abdul Kahar

• Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III

• Pengiran Yusof bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim

• Pengiran Di-Gadong Pengiran Hj.Mohd Salleh

When was Brunei Written Constitution signed?

• 29 September 1959

• 27 July 1957

• 28 August 1958

• 26 June 1956

Who signed the 1959 Consitution Agreement on behalf of the British Government?

• Anthony Abell

• Malcolm MacDonald

• Alan Lennox-Boyd

• Robert Scott

What was a term of the Brunei Written Constitution?

• Brunei to control its external and internal affairs

• Brunei to be united with Malaysia

• The five councils were created

• Brunei became a fully independence state

After the written constitution was declared, the 1905/1906 Supplementary Agreement was replaced by the 1959 Agreement. Which one of the following was a term under the 1959 Agreement?

• British retained control over Brunei's internal and external affairs

• The post of the Resident was abolished and replaced with the High Commissioner

• Brunei united with Sabah and Sarawak.

• The British no longer allowed to stay in Brunei