Career Experiences
Pengiran Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien studied at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar in Perak, British Malaya from 1932 to 1936. After finishing education in Malaya, he returned to Brunei in 1936 to work in the Forestry Department, Kuala Belait as a Cadet Officer. This job enabled him to be closer to the people in villages and remote areas. As such he was also able to understand the people's problems and their needs.
In 1938, He was transferred to the Judiciary Department, also in Kuala Belait in 1937. Here, he was able to learn about the Criminal and Civil Procedure Code from the Assistant British Resident, Hughes-Hallet. He remained there until 1938.
In 1941, Hes worked as an administrator in the British Resident's office. It was here that he studied English language under the guidance of H.F. Stalley.
During the period of Japanese Occupation and the Second World War, He worked at the Japanese Governor's office as a secretary to the Japanese Sub-district commander, Kimura.
After the war, in 1947, He was subsequently appointed a member of Brunei State Council and Chairman of the Syariah Court.
He was the first member of the royal family to suggest fact-finding visits to the rural villages.
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