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27-522: In 1933, Marsal Maun , a teacher at Jalan Pemancha Malay School, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan ), founded PPNBD. At that time, the scout group consisted of only 12 boys. A Sarawak officer, Abang Mohd Zaidi Abang Taha, who was the headmaster and also the education supervisor, served as the leader, while Marsal acted as the assistant leader, marking the beginning of the Scout Movement in Brunei. In 1934,

54-654: A group of scouts during the farewell ceremony for the departing British High Commissioner to Brunei , Sir Dennis White at Istana Darul Hana. He proceed to thank and praise Dennis for his service to Brunei for many years. On 6 December 1963, Scouts in the Belait District gathered in Padang Besar, to bid farewell to Angus MacKay Mackintosh . Dato Marsal, the Chairman of the Brunei State Scout Council, also gave

81-570: A leave while Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf was appointed as the acting Chief Minister. On 4 November 1968, Dato Marsal retired and started a private business. He continued to be active as an elder statesman. He continued to give advice to more junior ministers who regarded him as mentor. Marsal died on 28 March 2000. Marsal Maun was married to Datin Zubaidah Othman and blessed with four children; including Zainuddin and Salim. Several places were named after him, including: Awards Honours Marsal

108-698: A position he held until being confirmed on 1 September 1962. On 4 May 1960, he was among the 12 state diginitaries selected to become the Royal Regency Council, which they would carry out the duties of the Sultan of Brunei during his trip to the Federation of Malaya . On 29 July 1961, the Standing Advisory Council on Defence convened. This body was established under the 1959 Agreement to address issues related to internal security. The High Commissioner,

135-669: A teacher training course at the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC), Tanjung Malim , British Malaya , where he became one of the first two Bruneians to qualify as a teacher there in 1933. Upon his return from the United Kingdom , Marsal was as a teacher at Jalan Pemancha Malay School, Brunei Town , in 1933. Its as there, when he formed a Scout troop with 12 boys in January 1933. In January 1935, he would be named acting Superintendent of Malay Education, and his appointment

162-661: The Bruneian government provided financial assistance to the Pergerakan Pengakap Negeri Brunei (Brunei Scout Movement) with an annual grant of B$ 150. Scout members were also given free uniforms by the government. In 1936, a group of 24 scouts was formed in Bukit Bendera , Tutong District , under the leadership of the Othman Bidin . By 1940, the movement expanded to Belait District, where Salleh Masri established

189-529: The Legislative and Executive Councils . Marsal was one of the people who was responsible for advising Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in drafting the 1959 Constitution for Brunei . He was also one of the members of the constitutional delegation, representing Brunei, during the 1959 Brunei Negotiations in London . Marsal was named Deputy State Secretary on 1 May 1960, and Acting Menteri Besar on 1 August 1961,

216-871: The Assistant British Resident's education adviser in Kuala Belait . He was then restored as the Superintendent of Malay Education, a position he maintained until being named Deputy State Secretary in May 1960. A member of the Brunei-Muara District Advisory Council from 1954 to 1957; a "Observer" of the State Council from 1954 to 1957; an unofficial member of the State Council from 1957 to 1959; and, up until August 1961, an unofficial member of

243-523: The Brunei Local Association. That same year, the first national Scout camp took place at Kampong Penanjong , organised by Zainal Abidin Ali, with participation limited to scouts from Brunei–Muara and Tutong Districts. The success and enthusiasm from this led to a second Scout camp being held in 1940, this time including scouts from Belait District alongside Brunei–Muara and Tutong participants. In 1958,

270-649: The Brunei government enacted Act No.13/1958 to formally recognise and protect the activities and interests of the Brunei Scout Movement. On 30 September 1976, it became an associate member of the Asia-Pacific Scout Region , with the certificate received by its president, Ali Daud , in Tehran , Iran. PPNBD became a full member of the WOSM on 1 July 1981, and was recognised as the 117th member. The acceptance letter

297-770: The Chief Police Officer, the Officer in Charge of the Special Branch, and the Menteri Besar made up its membership. The Sultan served as its chairman . However, Dato Haji Ibrahim , the Menteri Besar, was absent due to illness . In his stead, the Sultan appointed two of his closest advisors: Pengiran Ali , the head of the Department of Religious Affairs , and Dato Marsal, then Acting Menteri Besar. On 31 March 1963, Dato Marsal led

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324-659: The Japanese during their occupation of the country ; they included Marsal, Yassin Affandi , A. M. Azahari , Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf , and Jamil Al-Sufri . During the occupation, Marsal was recruited into the Japanese Propaganda Department and was suspended by the British Military Administration and British Residency until September 1946. Marsal was sent back to SITC in 1949–1950 after serving as

351-906: The Rakis Medal. Kampong Parit Recreational Park hosted the third Jamboree in 1999. As part of the 'Visit Brunei Year' events, PPNBD took part in the International Youth Camp in 2001, which was organised in Anduki Recreational Park in Belait District in partnership with the Girl Guides Association and the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society. The PPNBD is among the several nations preparing for special activities as Cub Scouting celebrates its centennial this year. The 1st Brunei Darussalam Cubboree

378-694: The Scout Headquarters started in 1997 and was finished in 2000. PPNBD began using the six-story offices in 2001. On 3 July 2005, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah officially opened the PPNBD Headquarters and Scout Complex in Kampong Beribi . PPNBD hosted its first jamboree at the headquarters campground in 1985. The second jamboree was conducted in 1989, when 18 venture scouts were given the Sultan Scout Award and five commissioners and leaders were given

405-677: The first scout team, consisting of 40 members led by Basir Taha . In the mid-1950s, the movement continued to grow in Temburong District , led by Md. Salleh bin Arshad. From the Scout camp , Brunei scouts strengthened their fourth law, "A Scout is a Brother to All Scouts." In 1939, the Brunei State Scouts were officially registered with The Boy Scout Association in London, enabling them to establish

432-546: The former Scout Leader a memento that had been given by Scouts across the State of Brunei. Once the Brunei revolt got going on 8 December 1962, rebels turned off Brunei Town 's electricity. The chief minister's office (Rumah Jerambak), Istana Darul Hana , and the central police station were the primary targets in the capital. The TNKU would compel the Sultan to proclaim a North Borneo Federation by holding him captive. Rebels captured

459-399: The nation to surrender their firearms and their certifications to law enforcement, and he imposed a nationwide curfew. The curfew was gradually relaxed after two days, when it was loosened between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to allow people to purchase food and other necessities. The PRB was declared to be prohibited by Dato Marsal. Due to health concerns on 1 October 1965, Marsal was forced to take

486-461: The police guard and stormed the chief minister's office on Jalan Kumpang Pasang in Gadong . Dato Marsal called police headquarters to request assistance. Six officers from headquarters, including Inspector Ahmad, were deployed. The rebels surrounded and attacked the policemen after they arrived. The police surrounded themselves in a protective circle and demanded that the rebels give up. In a short while,

513-483: The police station, Dato Marsal not only dismissed their appeal but also urged them to turn themselves in. After running away, the rebels were apprehended by the police. The Sultan had made a transmission on Brunei Radio earlier that morning. He denounced the TNKU revolt as unlawful and issued a dire warning to all those who assisted it. Dato Marsal also did a radio program later that morning. He issued an order for everyone in

540-479: The premises during the Brunei revolt . Building the PPNBD administrative offices in Gadong in January 1971 was one of the association's noteworthy accomplishments. At Kilometer 6, Jalan Gadong, a 10 acres (4.0 ha) block of land was used to build the new headquarters and camping. Prince Mohamed Bolkiah formally inaugurated the structure on 27 February 1971. The construction of a B$ 22,000,000 multipurpose complex for

567-509: The rebels consented to surrender and were promptly returned to the police station, where they managed to enter without incident despite considerable opposition. Accompanying them was Dato Marsal. A TNKU group traveled to Istana Darul Hana in a car and a jeep that had been captured. The Chief Minister, Dato Marsal was at the police station at the time, so the Sultan asked them to bring their petition to him instead of accepting their request to meet him. They carried out this action, and upon reaching

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594-809: The sultan once more received the title of honorary patron of the WOSM, which was conferred by Jacques Moreillon , Secretary-General of the World Scout Bureau and WOSM. The scouting movement was later recognised as a member of the International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS) at the IUMS conference in Dakar, Senegal, in 1995. As the original headquarters, the Brunei government granted the PPNBD office in Jalan Sinuai, Kumbang Pasang , Brunei Town. However, from 12 December 1962 until 15 October 1963, security personnel occupied

621-699: Was a Bruneian politician and educator who served as the second Menteri Besar of Brunei from 1961 to 1962. His tenure was marked by the outbreak of the Brunei revolt in December 1962. Marsal played a pivotal role in establishing both the Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) and the Brunei Scout Movement , which continue to thrive today. A prominent figure within the PGGMB, he was also closely associated with Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III . He

648-673: Was confirmed in 1936. Zaidi Taha, headmaster of the school, who was also the head of the Education Department became the Scoutmaster while Marsal serve as the Assistant Scoutmaster. Marsal later became a founding member of the PGGMB during the period before the Second World War . It was through this association that he became a close confidante of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. A number of Brunei students were trained by

675-569: Was held from 15 to 19 June 2008, in conjunction with the 75th year Diamond Jubilee of the PPNBD. More than 600 Cub Scouts participated in the 4th edition in 2016, which also included two observers from Singapore and participants from Malaysia. Participants got the chance to tour the Maritime Museum , Malay Technology Museum , and Royal Regalia Museum in addition to other events. Marsal Maun Marsal bin Maun (8 November 1913 – 28 March 2000)

702-615: Was one of the "three M's" that concerned the British government , alongside Pengiran Muhammad Ali and Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf . Marsal Maun was born on 8 November 1913 at Kampong Pulau Ambok (currently known as Kampong Pintu Malim ). He had his early education at the Malay School in Jalan Pemancha from 1923 to 1929. After passing primary four, Marsal was appointed as a probationary teacher, and in 1930 he together with Basir Taha attended

729-662: Was received by Brunei's chief scout , Hussain Yusof , during the World Scout Conference in Dakar , Senegal. PPNBD celebrated a significant milestone in 1981 when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah kindly agreed to serve as the movement's patron . The sultan paid a visit to Brunei in 1982 to mark the 75th anniversary of the WOSM and to celebrate the national Scout camp. At Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan, on 1 November 1993,

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