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==Legacy== |
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin's reign was marked by so much progress that he is known as the "Architect of Modern Brunei". In recognition of his contributions, on [[October]] [[1970]], His Majesty Sultan [[Hassanal Bolkiah]], had consented to rename Brunei Town, Brunei's capital to [[Bandar Seri Begawan]], after his father's title, further several institutions and places in Brunei were named after him: the [[Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque]]; the Seri Begawan Religous Teaching College; the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Institute of Islamic studies ([[Universiti Brunei Darussalam]]; the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College; and the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital. |
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin's reign was marked by so much progress that he is known as the "Architect of Modern Brunei". In recognition of his contributions, on [[October]] [[1970]], His Majesty Sultan [[Hassanal Bolkiah]], had consented to rename Brunei Town, Brunei's capital to [[Bandar Seri Begawan]], after his father's title, further several institutions and places in Brunei were named after him: the [[Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque]]; the Seri Begawan Religous Teaching College; the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Institute of Islamic studies ([[Universiti Brunei Darussalam]]); the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College; and the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital. |
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==Brunei's Independance and the Sultan's Death== |
==Brunei's Independance and the Sultan's Death== |
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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. Among other things, the constitution stipulated that Malay and Islam are, respectively, to be the official language and the official religion of Brunei. At the same time, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin had consented to the formation of the Brunei Malay Regiment, which was elevated to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces after independence.
The Brunei Revolt
See Brunei Revolt
Abdication
After ruling for 17 years, on 4 October 1967, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin willingly abdicated in favour of hs eldest son, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Legacy
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin's reign was marked by so much progress that he is known as the "Architect of Modern Brunei". In recognition of his contributions, on October 1970, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, had consented to rename Brunei Town, Brunei's capital to Bandar Seri Begawan, after his father's title, further several institutions and places in Brunei were named after him: the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque; the Seri Begawan Religous Teaching College; the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Institute of Islamic studies (Universiti Brunei Darussalam); the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College; and the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital.
Brunei's Independance and the Sultan's Death
Brunei achieved its independence on 1 January 1984 as promised by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin. Although he had abdicated, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin continued to play an important role as a mentor to his son, until his death on 7 September 1986.