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His Majesty will follow in the footsteps and example of Paduka Ayahanda Baginda in performing his role as Sultan." [26] In Hassanal Bolkiah's first titah (speech) inside the Balai Singgahsana as Sultan of Brunei, [23] he stated: [27] “I, as Sultan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, would endeavour to carry out the policies of my dear father, and ...
The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. [1] Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. [ 2 ]
Hassanal Bolkiah ascended the Throne as the 29th Sultan of Brunei on 5 October 1967 after following the voluntary abdication of his father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Saadul Khairi Waddien. [2] The Sultan had celebrated his Silver Jubilee to mark the 25th year of his reign on the Throne on 5 October 1992.
The 13th Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin was an exception to familial succession, but he ascended after murdering the 12th Sultan Muhammad Ali and was in turn killed by the 14th Sultan Muhyiddin. It is not clear when the house became known as the 'House of Bolkiah', and whether it was named after the current 29th Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah , or the 5th ...
Shah Brunei (9) r. 1581–1582: Muhammad Hasan (10) r. 1582–1598: Abdul Jalilul Akbar (11) r. 1598–1659: Ibrahim Ali Omar Shah Sultan of Sarawak r. 1598–1641: Muhammad Ali (13) r. 1660–1661: Muwallil Wasit I Sultan of Sulu r. 1610–1650: ♀ Pengiran Tuah: Pengiran Muhammad Panjang Bendahara Sri Maharaja: Pengiran Abdullah Pengiran ...
According to the Brunei Constitutional documents, a Privy Council that is constituted in conformity with Part IV's rules must be established. Each Appointed Member of the council shall serve at the pleasure of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan for the term and under the conditions set forth in the Instrument appointing him, and subject to such terms.
Under Brunei's 1959 constitution, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, is the head of state with full executive authority, including emergency powers since 1962. The Sultan's role is enshrined in the national philosophy known as "Melayu Islam Beraja" (MIB), or Malay Islamic Monarchy.
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]