British Residental system in Brunei(1906-1959)

• Introduction in Brunei in 1906.

• Result of the Supplementary Protectorate Agreement signed on 31 December 1905 and on 3 January 1906.

• British Resident appointed to advise Sultan on all matter of administration except those touching on Islam.

Advantages:

• Better Administration
• Social welfare
• economics
• political

Disadvantages:

• Power of Sultan weakened
• Traditional responsibilities disrupted
• Resident did not work for Brunei's interest
• Locals could not head departments

Before the Residential System(land rights):

• Land governed according to traditional land right

• Holders of Tulin and Kuripan territories rarely paid taxes to the Sultan.

After Residential System:

• Land exactment Act of 1907

• All personal income earned through payments on territories became state revenue.

Before Residential System(monopoly rights):

• Monopolies mainly controlled by Chinese businessmen

Ater Residential System:

• Monopoly rights abolished(except for the Muara concession)

Before Residential System(Legislation):

• Sultan and chiefs as lawmakers

After Residential System:

• Police force began in Brunei.