- 1841 Brunei ceded Sarawak to James Brooke 1846 Brunei ceded Labuan to Britain 1847 Brunei signed Trade Relations Treaty with Britain 1888 Brunei became a British-protected State 1906 British Resident appointed 1906-41 A new form of government emerged which included a State Council 1931 Exploration for oil commenced 1929 Oil was struck at Seria 1941-45 Japanese occupation during World War II ...www.brunei.gov.bn/about_brunei/index.htm
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- Brunei Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues Print This Frame Brunei Introduction Top of Page Background: The Sultanate of Brunei's heyday occurred between the 15th and 17th centuries, when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline ...www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bx.html