Brunei's Stand On The Issue of Joining Malaysia
After the rebellion, the discussion still goes on. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III sent a delegation to attend meetings of the Malaysia Solidarity Consultative Commitee (MSCC). The views of the people was also seek by the committee chaired by Dato Paduka Haji Marsal Bin Maun, the Chief Minister of Brunei at that time.
The views were varied, some were in favour Brunei joining Malaysia, some opposed and some wanted the Sultan to make the decision.
In 1963, a meeting was held to discuss the prospect of Brunei joining Malaysia. They failed to reach an agreement on the issues of Brunei's oil revenue and federal rights to taxation.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III also refused to accept that he was to ranked as the most junior member in line to be the Yang Di Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. In fact, the Yang Di Pertuan Agong of Malaysia at that time was waiting to finish his term.
Finally, the Federation of Malaysia was formed in 16 September 1963, without Brunei.
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