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  Omar Ali Saifuddin II - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Omar Ali Saifuddin II Omar Ali Saifuddin II
Omar Ali Saifuddin II (died 1852) was the Sultan of Brunei from 1829 until 1852.
On Omar's death in 1852, he was succeeded by a cousin, Abdul Momin.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_II   (127 words)

  
 Omar Ali Saifuddin I - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Omar Ali Saifuddin I (died July 10, 1795) was the Sultan of Brunei from 1762 until 1795.
On Omar's death in 1795, he was succeeded by his eldest son, Muhammad Tajuddin.
Omar Ali Saifuddin I. You can contact Arikah at mf.liamtsaf@hakir_a
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 Omar Ali Saifuddin III -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sultan Omar refused to make Brunei be a part of the new federation of (A constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957) Malaysia.
He abdicated voluntarily in 1967 and was succeeded by his son, (Click link for more info and facts about Hassanal Bolkiah) Hassanal Bolkiah.
He continued to be the defense minister of Brunei and a widely respected public figure.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/O/Om/Omar_Ali_Saifuddin_III2.htm   (181 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Omar Ali Saifuddin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 Architecture of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - Begawan, Brunei
Architecture of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - Begawan, Brunei
mazing in appearance, but too beautiful to be true, The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is Brunei's proudest architectural achievement.
It sits on an artificial lagoon near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer, which is appropriately enough, known as a "water village." A structure in the water that resembles a ship was at one time used for official state ceremonies.
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 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III and Britain (in MARION)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III and Britain (in MARION)
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III and Britain : the making of Brunei Darussalam / B.A. Hussainmiya.
Omar Ali Saifuddin III, Haji, Sultan of Brunei, 1914-1986.
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 SBS - The World News
He also did not specify whether members of parliament would be elected or appointed, but there are reports his comments indicate an elected process.
The legislative council has not sat since 1962, when Hassanal's father and predecessor as sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddin, disbanded it after the left-wing Brunei People's Party won parliamentary elections.
Omar then invoked a state of emergency that is still in force, declared the elections void and banned the Brunei People's Party.
www9.sbs.com.au /theworldnews/region.php?id=89399®ion=2   (348 words)

  
 Index Bo
The eldest son of Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin, he was named crown prince and heir apparent by his father in 1961.
In November 1987 Ben Ali removed Bourguiba from the presidency on grounds of senility.
His actual birth year may be 1901, the change to 1903 having been caused by a secretarial error when he registered at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris in 1924.
www.rulers.org /indexb4.html   (13956 words)

  
 Freezerbox Magazine - Brunei or Bust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In the country's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, I visited the town's main mosque, Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin.
The mosque was built in 1959 by the current Sultan's father of granite imported from Hong Kong, tiled with marble from Italy; its prayer rugs came from Iran and its chandeliers from England.
Ali did hint that his government had new thoughts on democracy.
www.freezerbox.com /archive/article.asp?id=290   (1152 words)

  
 Radio Television Brunei - Netradio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It all began in the evening of 2nd May 1957, when the female voice filled the airwaves and proudly announced "INILAH RADIO BRUNEI", at exactly 7.45 pm.
It was on the eve of an auspicious 1st Syawal (Hari Raya Aidilfitri), where the late Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa'adul Khairi Waddein consented to officially launched what is now the ever-popular medium in the country.
In 1958, the first live coverage of Radio Brunei was the inauguration of the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - the famous landmark of the country.
www.rtb.gov.bn /netradio   (529 words)

  
 Freedom in the World 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1962, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin annulled legislative election results after the leftist Brunei People's Party (BPP), which sought to end the sultanate, won all 10 elected seats in the 21-member council.
Sultan Omar invoked constitutionally granted emergency powers, which are still in force, and began ruling by decree.
That practice was continued by his son, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who became the 29th ruler in a family dynasty that has spanned six centuries when his father abdicated the throne in 1967.
www.freedomhouse.org /research/freeworld/2004/countryratings/brunei.htm   (1308 words)

  
 Brunei
The sultan of Brunei has an estimated fortune of around 40 billion dollars, which alone qualifies him to be my favourite and only friend if he should ever ask.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - Named after the 28th sultan of Brunei, and cost 5 million 1958 USD to build.
The top picture is of my Japanese host brother, Tokuro, and the bottom one of your good friend Jan.
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 FreisslerSoft Books Omar
Omar Vizquel: The Man With the Golden Glove (Superstar Series.
The Prophet, the Garden of the Prophet, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (3 Cssts)
Wine of the Mystic: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: A Spiritual Interpretation, from Edward Fitzgerald's Translation of the Rubaiyat
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 Brunei Country Guide - History and Government - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The government of the country rests in the exclusive hands of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, 29th in the dynasty, 35 years on the throne and certainly one of the world’s richest individuals.
Sultan Bolkiah (for short) took over in 1967, following the abdication of his father, Sultan Omar, who remained chief adviser to the new ruler.
Political activity in his realm is kept on a very short leash.
www.worldtravelguide.net /data/brn/brn580.asp   (660 words)

  
 Sim1travels Brunei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
And maybe also a bit boring ;-) But there are some really nice things to visit in the capital city like the Omar Ali Saiffudin Mosque, Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and the Kampung Ayer (water village).
he Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is located in the centre of town.
The mosque was built in 1958 and is named after the 28th Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddien.
hem.bredband.net /sim1travels1/brunei_02.html   (750 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Country profiles | Timeline: Brunei
1841 - Sultan of Brunei Omar Ali Saifuddin II rewards British army officer James Brooke for helping to quell a civil war by granting him control of Sarawak.
1950 - Omar Ali Saifuddin III inaugurated sultan.
1959 - Sultan Omar promulgates Brunei's first written constitution which enshrines Islam as the state religion and keeps Britain in charge of defence and foreign affairs.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/asia-pacific/newsid_1298000/1298648.stm   (489 words)

  
 Brunei
1740 - 1780 Omar Ali Saifuddin (I) (b.
4 Jun 1950 - 4 Oct 1967 Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa´adul Khairi (b.
Jul 1947 - 1959 Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa´adul Khairi (s.a.)
www.worldstatesmen.org /Brunei.html   (408 words)

  
 History of South East Asia
In addition to its economic decay the Brunei Sultanate was further weakened by power struggles within the Court.
Omar Ali Saifuddin, who succeeded to the throne of the Sultanate in 1828, was a weak ruler.
During his reign a bitter power struggle developed between two rival factions led by Brunei Chiefs.
www.aseanfocus.com /publications/history_brunei.html   (2593 words)

  
 Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque at Sunset in Brunei Photos / Images / Photographs / Pictures / Photography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque at Sunset in Brunei Photos / Images / Photographs / Pictures / Photography
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 Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei Photos / Images / Photographs / Pictures / Photography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 Brudirect.com  - Local News
This year's National Day Celebration will take place at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital.
Apart from the mass gathering as the highlight on 23 February celebration, the Majlis Kesyukuran and prayers will be held on the eve of the auspicious day mainly at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
The elements of the theme depict that Bruneians are able to move and determine their future directions through determination and strong will to progress in building a highly cultured society.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Feb05/170205/nite16.htm   (183 words)

  
 Countries Br-Bu
1950) 11 Sep 1924 - 19 Sep 1931 Council of Regency - Pengiran al-Haji Muhammad Yasin ibni al-Marhum Pengiran Tua Omar Ali (s.a.) -...
4 Jun 1950 - 4 Oct 1967 Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa´adul Khairi Waddien (from 9 Jun 1953, Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa´adul Khairi Waddien) (b.
Chief ministers Jul 1947 - 1959 Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa´adul Khairi Waddien (s.a.) 1959 - 1962 Pekin Dato Perdana Menteri Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim 1962 - 1967 Dato Seri Paduka Haji Marsal bin Maun (b.
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 Jabatan Mufti Brunei Darussalam - Pengenalan
The epistle written by Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa'adul Khairi Waddin to the Chief Minister of Brunei:
His appointment as the first State Mufti was consented and this first service continued until 31 March 1965.
Allahyarham Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr. Haji Awang Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz served again as State Mufti until his demise on 3 February 1993.
www.brunet.bn /gov/mufti/p_ingsrc.htm   (424 words)

  
 Brunei Country Guide - Overview - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
There are beaches with facilities at Kuala Belait, Lumut Beach near Tutong and at Muara.
Tourist sights in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital, include the minaret crowning the golden-domed Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and the Churchill Memorial, incorporating the Churchill Museum and Aquarium.
Outside the capital, it is possible to travel upriver to visit village settlements, such as the Kampong Parit Resort.
www.worldtravelguide.net /data/brn/brn.asp   (182 words)

  
 Borneo 2001 - Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
However, we had time for a short walk in the city centre.
Our first stop was the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, built in 1958 and named after the 28th sultan of Brunei.
Although it was open for non-muslims for some hours almost every day, we preferred to stay outside.
www.compunet.se /travel/borneo/html/1_035.htm   (89 words)

  
 Channelnewsasia.com
The kingdom, whose Islamic royal dynasty dates back 600 years, last held parliamentary elections in 1962, which were won by the left-wing Brunei People's Action Party.
The elected body never sat after Hassanal's father and predecessor, Omar Ali Saifuddin, disbanded it.
Demands by the party for greater democracy and an end to the monarchy were rejected, leading to an armed revolt that the Brunei government quickly crushed with the help of British forces.
www.channelnewsasia.com /stories/afp_asiapacific/view/109078/1/.html   (478 words)

  
 Anthony Burgess
After collapsing in classroom at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin College in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Burgess returned to England.
He also used the pseudonym Joseph Kell and once reviewed Kell's novel INSIDE MR ENDERBY (1963) for the Yorkshire Post; when the editor sent him the author's novel - Burgess thought it was a practical joke but it wasn't.
Burgess himself wrote letters to the editor of the Daily Mail as Mohamed Ali, an outraged Pakistani moralist.
www.kirjasto.sci.fi /burgess.htm   (1505 words)

  
 Brunei
The sultan regained control over internal affairs in 1959, but Britain retained responsibility for the state's defense and foreign affairs until 1984, when the sultanate became fully independent.
Sultan Bolkiah was crowned in 1967 at the age of 22, succeeding his father, Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin, who had abdicated.
During his reign, exploitation of the rich Seria oilfield had made the sultanate wealthy.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107361.html   (577 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Brunei beckons
The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in the bustling town of Bander is one of the national mosques with its soaring minarets and golden dome.
Built with Italian marble, gold mosaic and English stained glass, its craftsmanship reflects classical Islamic architecture.
The mosque is named after the sultan's late father, Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin, who is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /life/2004/06/04/stories/2004060400190300.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Ali Omar, Compare Book Prices & Find Cheap New, Used Books
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