Chapter 6: The British Residential System

What was the British Residential system?

 In 1906, Residential system was introduced.

 The Residential System was introduced during the rule of Sultan Hashim Jalilul
Alam Aqamaddin (25th Sultan of Brunei).
 Britain ruled Brunei indirectly through the British Residential System.
 A resident was sent to Brunei as a representative of the British government.
 A resident job was to advise the Sultan on all matters except things that
involved Islam, and Malay customs and traditions.

Why was the British Residential System introduced in Brunei?

Malcolm
McArthur's
report

Failure of the
Fear of foreign Protectorate
intervention Agreement 1888

Reasons why the British Residential

was introduced in Brunei

Success of the
To solve succession
Residential System in
disputes
Malaya

What were the impacts of the British Residential System on Brunei?

Advantages Disadvantages
 Political Stability.  Power of the ruler weakened.
 Cash Economy.  Local people were not given
 Efficient and centralised form of opportunities.
Government.  Slow economic growth and
 Export Economy. development.
 Development in Communication.
 Improvement in the standard of
living in Brunei