Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Iii

SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN III 1950 - 1967

SALASILAH RAJA - RAJA BRUNEI.

28th

EARLY LIFE. He was born on 23rd September 1914 at Kampong Sultan Lama. He was the 28th Sultan of Brunei. He ascended the throne when his brother (Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin) died. He received his informal education in the palace. At the age of 18, he began his formal education at the Malay College in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. In his younger days, he showed interest in Malay poetry. He was also known as ‘Penyair Diraja’ (Royal Poet). Some of the Syair (Poet) written by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III :

•Syair Nasihat. •Rampaian Laila Syair. •Syair Asli Rajang Hari. •Syair Perkakas Pekarangan. •Syair Laila Cinta & Syair Laila Jenaka. •Syair Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei. •Syair Kemerdekaan.

Timeline 1914

Born at Kampong Sultan Lama.

1932

Went to Malay College at Kuala Kangsar, Perak.

1936

Became a Cadet Officer in the Forestry Department.

1941

Became an administrator in the Resident’s office. Married to Pengiran Anak Damit.

1947

Became Chairman of the Syariah Court. Became member of the State Council.

1950

Proclaimed as the 28th Sultan of Brunei.

1951 1959 1961

Coronated at the Lapau. He signed the Brunei Constitution Agreement. He setup the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment.

1967

Brunei issue its first own currency note. He abdicated the throne and was known as Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien.

1986

He died peacefully and was buried in the Royal Mausoleum.