In 2004 the Sultan approved a number of amendments to the constitution, including provision for a partially elected Legislative Council.

The three components of MIB cover Malay culture, Islamic religion, and the political framework under the monarchy.

Since the 1962 Brunei revolt, this authority has included emergency powers, which are renewed every two years, as well as the imposition of martial law.

[7] It took almost six years to design the 1959 Constitution of Brunei before an agreement was reached with the British government.

These actions were the primary means of carrying out Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III's intentions.