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Brunei's top football league is the Brunei Super League, which is managed by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD). The nation has its own martial arts called "Silat Suffian Bela Diri". [195] Brunei debuted at the Olympics in 1996 and has competed at all subsequent Summer Olympics except the 2008 edition. The country has competed ...
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence was signed in Brunei on 31 December 2002. [9] Brunei became a member of UNESCO on 17 March 2005, when the ambassador signed UNESCO's constitution. [10] Hassanal Bolkiah Tony Blair 7 June 2006 [11] Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Maidin bin Pengiran Haji Hashim [12] [13]
Prior to full independence in 1984, Brunei was a British protectorate, with international representation being the responsibility of the United Kingdom, in which its interests were represented by the "Brunei Government Agency" in London. [1] A Government Agency was also established in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the end of 1981. [2]
Brunei joined the UN on 21 September 1984. The decision was aimed at gaining recognition for its sovereignty and full independence.Accession took place during the 39th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah emphasising that UN membership would raise global awareness of the country's existence.
Most sovereign states have alternative names. Some countries have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons. This article attempts to give all known alternative names and initialisms for all nations, countries, and sovereign states, in English and any predominant or official languages of the country in question.
Protectorate of Brunei (1945–1984) (British protectorate, part of the British Empire) Brunei Darussalam (official English full name; full name in Malay Negara Brunei Darussalam, which means "Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace") (1984–present) Cambodia: Kingdom of Funan (c.50/68 AD – 550 AD) Kingdom of Chenla (550–802) Angkor Empire ...
There are four districts in Brunei Darussalam , namely: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong, and Temburong. Brunei-Muara is the smallest district by area, but has the largest population. [ 1 ] Belait is the largest district by area, and the centre for the production of oil and gas.
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.