Malaysian plan was considered as one of the reason for the outbreak of Brunei rebellion that happened in 1962 considering the fact that the political issues that arise between Tunku Abdul Rahman and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. Brunei was one of the smallest provinces compared to other four regions under Malaysian federation, yet the richest amongst all. Hence, this is the reason why Tunku Abdul Rahman had interests in Brunei. Moreover, Brunei has closed relationship with some of the royal family in Malaysia that was the Sultan of Selangor. The friendship relationship between Malaysia and Brunei had been existed a long time ago. Therefore, Tunku Abdul Rahman tried to persuade Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien by manipulating a filthy tactic in which
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This can be seen that British unintentionally led to the Rebellion in Brunei. British chose to stay away and not taking any action during the outbreak of rebellion until the Sultan asked for help in need of protection from the British in combating the Rebellion. The terms of 1959 constitution stated that Brunei can asked for assistance from British if Brunei had difficulties and made Brunei as independence state if Brunei confidently govern themselves without the assistance on the other hand economy of Brunei at that time was boosted up due to increase in economic revenue mainly come from oil expenditure results even though not all the income directly to the British but more or less give them benefit. It can be proved that when Tunku Abdul Rahman delivered news to the Lord Selkirk, British general commissioner regarding about the underground movement can be seen as the act of rebel that led Lord Selkirk went to Brunei on 6 December 1962. However, after he went back to Singapore he made the statement that he was satisfied with the condition in Brunei because all was in a good condition (the strait times, 1962). Thus, the action made by British was directly or indirectly caused of the outbreak of Brunei Rebellion …show more content…
On February 1963, Malaysian plan stated that they have greater interests in the economy factor of Brunei as they believed that it would eventually help in stabilizing the development projects that they have planned for Sabah and Sarawak. The development projects for Sabah and Sarawak included both of their economic and social development but the Sultan opposed this idea. The factor of disagreement over Brunei revenue was due to the point of view of the Sultan who thought that this plan has no benefit for Brunei, in matter of fact it will decrease the economy of Brunei and this would be unfair to Brunei as this plan was unprofitable for Brunei considering the fact that they had to share the income of their oil with the Malaysian federation who also planned to take over the oil after 10 years Brunei join the Malaysian federation. Furthermore, Tunku Abdul Rahman had stated that Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien should pay an amount of $40 million dollars annually if Sultan agreed to join the Malaysian federation, which later will increase to $60 million dollars. This would affect the economy of Brunei in which the constitution of 1959 will be replaced. The 1959 constitution of Brunei was an entitlement that the Sultan wanted to give to his citizens as the citizen of Brunei would have the privileges of
This can be seen that British unintentionally led to the Rebellion in Brunei. British chose to stay away and not taking any action during the outbreak of rebellion until the Sultan asked for help in need of protection from the British in combating the Rebellion. The terms of 1959 constitution stated that Brunei can asked for assistance from British if Brunei had difficulties and made Brunei as independence state if Brunei confidently govern themselves without the assistance on the other hand economy of Brunei at that time was boosted up due to increase in economic revenue mainly come from oil expenditure results even though not all the income directly to the British but more or less give them benefit. It can be proved that when Tunku Abdul Rahman delivered news to the Lord Selkirk, British general commissioner regarding about the underground movement can be seen as the act of rebel that led Lord Selkirk went to Brunei on 6 December 1962. However, after he went back to Singapore he made the statement that he was satisfied with the condition in Brunei because all was in a good condition (the strait times, 1962). Thus, the action made by British was directly or indirectly caused of the outbreak of Brunei Rebellion …show more content…
On February 1963, Malaysian plan stated that they have greater interests in the economy factor of Brunei as they believed that it would eventually help in stabilizing the development projects that they have planned for Sabah and Sarawak. The development projects for Sabah and Sarawak included both of their economic and social development but the Sultan opposed this idea. The factor of disagreement over Brunei revenue was due to the point of view of the Sultan who thought that this plan has no benefit for Brunei, in matter of fact it will decrease the economy of Brunei and this would be unfair to Brunei as this plan was unprofitable for Brunei considering the fact that they had to share the income of their oil with the Malaysian federation who also planned to take over the oil after 10 years Brunei join the Malaysian federation. Furthermore, Tunku Abdul Rahman had stated that Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien should pay an amount of $40 million dollars annually if Sultan agreed to join the Malaysian federation, which later will increase to $60 million dollars. This would affect the economy of Brunei in which the constitution of 1959 will be replaced. The 1959 constitution of Brunei was an entitlement that the Sultan wanted to give to his citizens as the citizen of Brunei would have the privileges of