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The Journey from Subok: Brunei Darussalam’s Diplomats

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The Journey from Subok: Brunei Darussalam’s Diplomats

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The Journey from Subok, a book that chronicles the personal and professional journeys of eleven former High Commissioners and Ambassadors of Brunei Darussalam.

Eleven former High Commissioners / Ambassadors of Brunei Darussalam wrote essays / articles based on their experiences while serving overseas. Places where they served including Bonn, London, New York, Canberra, Islamabad, Cairo, Paris, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Beijing and Muscat.
In the performance of their duties, they always bear in mind many aspects of Brunei Darussalam’s foreign policy such as giving emphasis on the importance of upholding “friendly relations among nations” based on the principles of respect for “the independence, sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity of all nations free from external influences.”

Launched on September 14, 2024, at the Brunei History Centre, this book is a tribute to the country's diplomatic legacy and a celebration of its 40th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting Brunei's diplomatic achievements.

"Discover the inspiring stories of Brunei's diplomats in 'The Journey from Subok'. This book chronicles their personal and professional journeys, offering insights into Brunei's diplomatic history."
Delve into the challenges faced by Brunei's diplomats and their contributions to foreign relations.

Key Features:
- Contributors: Includes contributions from notable figures such as Pehin Mahdini, Brunei's first ambassador from the armed forces.
- Authors: Written by eleven distinguished former diplomats, offering unique insights into their experiences abroad.

Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia
Ustaz Hj Awg. Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Othman
Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha bin Pengiran Metasan
Dato Paduka Hj Abd Majid bin PDPD DP Hj Abd Rahim
Dato Paduka Haji Yusoff bin Haji Abdul Hamid
Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Perkasa Colonel (Rtd)
Dato Paduka Haji Mahdini bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir
Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Maj. Gen. (Rtd)
Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud
Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Maidin bin Pengiran Haji Hashim
Dato Paduka Haji Shofry bin Haji Abdul Ghafor
Pengiran Datin Paduka Hajah Masrainah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad
Pehin Datu Penglima Colonel (Rtd)
Dato Paduka Abdul Jalil bin Haji Ahmad
Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof

Why Buy This Book?
- Historical Significance: Offers a deep understanding of Brunei's diplomatic history and its impact on international relations.
- Educational Value: Provides valuable insights for current and future generations of diplomats and scholars.
- Personal Stories: Engaging narratives from experienced diplomats, offering a human perspective on diplomacy.

ISBN: 9789991798295
Published Date: 2024
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 152

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Maznah Binti Ibrahim

Rebellion in Brunei The 1962 Revolt, Imperialism, Confrontation and Oil

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Brunei has long been associated with massive oil resources and the stability that its wealth can guarantee. But little is known of the revolt of 1962 that might have changed the fortunes of the sultanate and the fate of Southeast Asia. In theory, Brunei is a constitutional sultanate, but in practice it is an absolute monarchy. Since the 1962 rebellion, a state of emergency has been in force and the Sultan has ruled by decree. It is a small state in a region dominated by the superpower of China and its size is a significant factor in determining the country's policy towards defence and security - territorially, politically and economically.This is the first comprehensive history of the Brunei Rebellion, which was the trigger for the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation of the 1960s and of critical importance in understanding the history of the region. Harun Abdul Majid explores the turmoil throughout Southeast Asia that was the backdrop to the rebellion and analyses how Brunei not only survived but actually emerged from this turbulent period as a stronger and more coherent political state.
Among other issues, he asks: how did events affect the position of the Sultan and the people of Brunei? How did the relationship with the United Kingdom evolve? And what happened next?The revolt of 1962 was a small, armed uprising in support of a Borneo Federation consisting of Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo. It opposed the Malaysian Federation, which was seen as a buttress of British and Western imperial interest. In a period of great tension between the West and the Communist world, China viewed the rebellion as a national liberation war and it was quickly suppressed by the British Emergency Force. But although the rebellion itself was short-lived, the consequences for the region's international relations within Asia and with the West - especially given Brunei's emergence as a significant oilproducer - were far-reaching.

Table of Contents

Dedication – vii
Glossary – ix
Map of Brunei Darussalam – xi
Chapter One: Brunei: The Dawn of Modern Times – 1
This is Brunei – 1
Brunei: The Small State Factor – 7
Chapter Two: Brunei in the Second World War and After – 12
Brunei after 1945 – 21
Britain, Southeast Asia and Brunei after 1945 – 27
Chapter Three: Malaysia and the Background to the Rebellion, 1960-62 – 37
Brunei comes under pressure from London to join the Malaysian Federation and reform its political system
The International Context – 38
The Creation of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces: The Early Days – 40
Membership of Malaysia: The Background – 46
Membership of Malaysia: Debate and Process – 54
Elections and the Run-down to the Rebellion – 67
Chapter Four: The Brunei Rebellion
Part One: The Popular Uprising – 74
A detailed account of the outbreak of the Rebellion on 8 December 1962 and the circumstances around that outbreak
The Outbreak of the Rebellion – 75
Map of Brunei Town in 1962 – 90
The People of Brunei and the Rebellion – 98
Chapter Five: The Brunei Rebellion
Part Two: The British Counter-offensive – 103
A detailed account of Britain's position, its response and the military campaign in Brunei and neighbouring territories
The British Response – 105
The Broader Picture – 127
Map of Brunei and its Neighbours in the South China Sea – 134
Chapter Six: Confrontation 1963-66 – 135
An account of Indonesia's confrontation and the implications for Brunei
What was Confrontation? – 136
The Motives for Confrontation – 137
Confrontation 1963-66: What Happened? – 146
Confrontation and Brunei – 163
Chapter Seven: Conclusions and Consequences – 168
Conclusions about why things developed as they did in Brunei, the fate of the main participants and the abdication of the Sultan
Appendix One: Proclamation of Independence 8 December 1962 – 177
Notes – 182
Index - 195

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