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'''Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II''' ([[September 23]], [[1914]] – [[September 7]], [[1986]]) was |
'''Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II''' ([[September 23]], [[1914]] – [[September 7]], [[1986]]) was born on [[23 September]] [[1914]] at Istana Kota, Kampong Sultan Lama, Brunei Town (now [[Bandar Seri Begawan]]).He was installed as the 28th Sultan of [[Brunei]] on [[6 June]] [[1951]] and was crowned in a spectacular coronation ceremony on [[31 May]] [[1951]]. |
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==Role as Sultan== |
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Sultan Omar refused to make Brunei be a part of the new federation of [[Malaysia]]. He abdicated voluntarily in 1967 and was succeeded by his son, [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]. He continued to be the Defense Minister of Brunei and a widely respected public figure. |
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In the early era of his rule, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin focused on raising Brunei's standard of living. His top priority was providing adequate education. Several primary and secondary schools were built throughout the nation to ensure that all citizens could attend formal schooling. A free-food scheme was introduced in rural schools and students with distinction results were sent abroad for higher education. In [[1953]], he introduced the first national development plan with an [[allocation]] of $100 million. The plan's aims included providing basic education to all districts; improving communication systems; raising the quality of medical and health services; increasing agricultural products as well as providing basic services such as roads, electricity and water to all the people. |
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==Creation of Constitution== |
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He is also known as the Architect of Modern Brunei. |
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In [[1952]] Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin worked for the implementation of the [[Brunei]] written [[constitution]] as the foundation of governance and the achievement of [[independence]] from [[Britain]]. Discussions with the [[British government]] culminated in the signing of the Brunei written constitution and the [[Brunei Agreement]] on [[29 September]] [[1959]] at the [[Lapau]] in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]]. |
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Revision as of 13:29, 12 January 2007
| Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddien | |
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| Sultan of Brunei | |
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| Reign | June 4 1950 - October 4 1967 (abdicated) |
| Coronation | 31 May 1951 |
| Predecessor | Ahmad Tajuddin |
| Successor | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Burial | |
| Issue | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Father | Muhammad Jamalul Alam II |
| Mother | Raja Isteri Fatimah |
Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II (September 23, 1914 – September 7, 1986) was born on 23 September 1914 at Istana Kota, Kampong Sultan Lama, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan).He was installed as the 28th Sultan of Brunei on 6 June 1951 and was crowned in a spectacular coronation ceremony on 31 May 1951.
Role as Sultan
In the early era of his rule, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin focused on raising Brunei's standard of living. His top priority was providing adequate education. Several primary and secondary schools were built throughout the nation to ensure that all citizens could attend formal schooling. A free-food scheme was introduced in rural schools and students with distinction results were sent abroad for higher education. In 1953, he introduced the first national development plan with an allocation of $100 million. The plan's aims included providing basic education to all districts; improving communication systems; raising the quality of medical and health services; increasing agricultural products as well as providing basic services such as roads, electricity and water to all the people.
Creation of Constitution
In 1952 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin worked for the implementation of the Brunei written constitution as the foundation of governance and the achievement of independence from Britain. Discussions with the British government culminated in the signing of the Brunei written constitution and the Brunei Agreement on 29 September 1959 at the Lapau in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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