Brunei History Centre

Bruneian historical research institution

Brunei History CentrePusat Sejarah Brunei
ڤوست سجاره بروني

Brunei History Centre in Pusat Bandar, Brunei
Department overview
Formed| 26 January 1982; 42 years ago (1982-01-26)
Jurisdiction| Government of Brunei
Headquarters| Jalan James Pearce, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BS8610
4°53′30.6″N 114°56′30.0″E﻿ / ﻿4.891833°N 114.941667°E﻿ / 4.891833; 114.941667
Minister responsible|

* Nazmi Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

Department executive|

* Hadi Melayong, Principal

Parent department| Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Website| www.pusat-sejarah.gov.bn

The Brunei History Centre (PSB; Malay: Pusat Sejarah Brunei) is a government institution which conducts research, documentation, publication and dissemination on matters pertaining to the history of Brunei.[1] It was established in 1982 by the consent of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah as an institute of historical research on Brunei for the benefit of the Bruneian people.[2] The head of Brunei History Centre is a Principal (Malay: Pengetua), which was held by Mohd. Jamil Al-Sufri until his death on 4 March 2021.[3] The current Principal of Brunei History Centre is Dr. Hadi bin Melayong, another well known historian and long time deputy and acting Principal of Brunei History Centre. It is a government department under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.[4]

## History

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On 25 January 1982, the Brunei History Centre's building at Jalan Stoney, Bandar Seri Begawan, was officially opened. Afterwards, on 26 January 1982, the Brunei History Center was established with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's approval by a Memorandum of the Menteri Besar of Brunei, Number: SUK.06/84/92, dated 26 January 1982.[5] The purpose of the centre is to conduct research and dissemination on the history of Brunei for the benefit of the people in the country.[4][6] Initially, the Centre was housed in the main branch of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library at Jalan Elizabeth II, Bandar Seri Begawan.[4][6] In 1985, it was moved to the building at Jalan Stoney which was formerly the then Department of Education (Malay: Jabatan Pelajaran). In 1988, the Centre finally moved to the present building at Jalan James Pearce.[4][6]

## Principals

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No.  | Portrait  | Name  | Term of office  | Ref

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Took office  | Left office
1 |  | Jamil Al-Sufri | 26 January 1982  | 4 March 2021  | [7]
2 |  | Hadi Melayong  | 4 March 2021  | present  |

## References

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1. ^ "Brunei History Centre". www.pusat-sejarah.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
2. ^ "Brief History". www.pusat-sejarah.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
3. ^ "Email List". www.pusat-sejarah.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
4. ^ a b c d "Sejarah Ringkas". www.pusat-sejarah.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
5. ^ "Sambutan Ulang Tahun Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam Kali Ke-40" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 2024-03-02. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
6. ^ a b c "Rombongan UBD lawat Pusat Sejarah – Media Permata Online". Media Permata Online. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
7. ^ "The historian with a golden heart » Borneo Bulletin Online". The historian with a golden heart. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

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Bandar Seri Begawan landmarks

Sports venues|

* Berakas Sports Complex
* Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
* Track and Field Sports Complex

Government and
royal buildings|

* Lapau
* Istana Banderung Kayangan
* Istana Darul Hana
* Istana Darussalam
* Istana Nurul Iman
* Ministry of Finance Building
* Prime Minister's Office

Museums and
galleries|

* Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
* Brunei Energy Hub
* Brunei History Centre
* Old Lapau
* Brunei Museum
* Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery
* Kota Batu Archaeological Park
* Malay Technology Museum
* Royal Regalia Museum

Places of worship|

* Ash-Shaliheen Mosque
* Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
* Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
* Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Structures|

* Bubungan Dua Belas
* Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge
* Secretariat Building
* Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Silver Jubilee Park
* Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien
* Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas
* Tasek Lama Recreational Park

Other|

* Brunei International Airport
* Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library
* Jong Batu
* Kampong Ayer
* Kianggeh Market
* Kubah Makam Di Raja
* Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital
* The Mall

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Government of Brunei

councils|

* Cabinet Ministers
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ministries|

* Prime Minister
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departments|

* Attorney General
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* History Centre
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* Prison
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authorities|

* Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry
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central bank|

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank

military|

* Royal Brunei Armed Forces
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government-linked
companies|

* Baiduri Bank
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* Dorchester Collection
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* imagine
* Jerudong Park Medical Centre
* Muara Port Company
* Progresif
* Royal Brunei Airlines
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category

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International|

* VIAF

National|

* Germany
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