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The politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, whereby the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government. Brunei is the only ruling state with an absolute monarchy in Southeast Asia. As of 2023, Brunei is one of seven monarchic dictatorships in the world. [1]
The Rang Undang-Undang Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei, 'Brunei State Constitution Bill', which was written in Brunei House in Singapore by Panglima Bukit Gantang, was the main focus of the 1957 London Negotiations. The nomination of the Menteri Besar, the State Secretary, and the National Finance Officer were important subjects.
The common law legal system covers most of Brunei's laws. The structure of the common law courts in Brunei starts with the magistracy. There are currently less than 10 magistrates for the country, all of whom are locals. A rung above the magistracy is the intermediate courts. This was set up to be a training ground for the local.
The State Secretary [a] (Malay: Setiausaha Kerajaan; Jawi: ستياءوسها كراجأن) was established to manage Brunei’s internal administrative functions and support the Menteri Besar. Reserved for Malay Muslims , the position became a key figure under the 1959 Constitution , overseeing departmental coordination, advising the Sultan of ...
The legislation for Brunei was developed by the Resident's office and approved by the High Commissioner's office in Malaya before submission to the State Council for assent. Enactments after 1 April 1948 had to be approved by Kuching since the Governor of British Sarawak functioned as Brunei's high commissioner.
The Constitution of Brunei, officially Constitution of the State of Brunei (Malay: Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei; Jawi: ڤرلمباݢاءن نڬري بروني), was created in 1959. [1] Ultimate authority rests with the Sultan, who is both head of state and head of government. In 2004 the Sultan approved a number of amendments to the ...
The Brunei People's Independence Front Party (BAKER) party's Secretary-General II, Zainal Abidin Puteh, presented a motion during the May 1968 Legislative Council Meeting that called for Brunei to become independent and establish a democratic system of governance. He insisted throughout the conference that a poll be conducted by the government ...
The Sultanate of Brunei (Jawi: كسلطانن بروني) or simply Brunei (/ b r uː ˈ n aɪ / broo-NY), also known as the Brunei Empire, was a Malay sultanate, ...