Political Ambitions
In early June 1950, Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin went to the United Kingdom via Singapore, to hold talks with British Colonial Secretary and King George VI, to pave the way for negotiations in making Brunei a sovereign state in the international arena. The main agenda is considered important by him, was to discuss the rise in crude oil royalty, and for the future of politics Brunei, and subsequently revised 1906 Agreement. During his stay in England later, he also wanted to have some medical examination on his health condition.
In the meantime, he will also negotiate some elements related to the sovereignty of Brunei, among others, raised the question of Brunei territories which have been submitted to the British Government, such as Labuan, Sarawak and Limbang. He once said about this to Mr. Gerald MacBryan,
| “ | ...the cession of Sarawak by the Rajah of Sarawak was quite wrong and that my authority for it was never asked nor even given | ” |
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—Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin |
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In addition, he also intends to negotiate the establishment of a unified Borneo, including Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei.
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