Manteri

On the other hand, Wazir (Vizier) like Pengiran Temenggong had to obtain permission from the Sultan in order to try major offences like those involving murder or mutilation.

The system was dismantled and kuripan's management was given to the government upon the arrival of the British Resident, who also centralised power under his watch.

[3] In the previous political system, being a title or office holder was not only a privilege but also came with important obligations in a hierarchical structure.

Many of the initial tasks have altered throughout time, but the symbolic significance of titles and their relationship to political power remain.

[4] Although titles are still awarded today, the functions that they entail have changed to reflect the needs of the contemporary political structure.

For instance, Jamil Al-Sufri, the current bearer of the noble title Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Diraja, which is charged with monitoring information, is the Principal of the Brunei History Centre.

The Manteri-Manteri Ugama, with appointed officers like Mudim, have managed Islamic matters since the time of Sultan Saiful Rijal.

Despite British rule, these religious leaders continued to influence national affairs, as exemplified by Pehin Tuan Imam Haji Mohidin bin Nakhoda Jambul's appointment to the State Council in 1907.

For the position of Pehin Khatib and Mudim, the incumbent has reached the age 55 and retired from public service, has the title Begawan added.

[21][22] The colours and patterns of each office's ceremonial dastar (tengkolok), arat (belt), and sinjang (sarong) indicate the individual's rank.

Their customary uniform material is a pink-coloured bunga butang arab gegati (rhombus and button floral designs) arranged in a dispersed manner.

Traditional religious leaders dress in an Arabic-style jubah (thawb)—black during the day and white at night—and a serban (turban).

Some leaders' personal standards serve as pretty accurate markers of their position and level of authority.

These traditional commandants were traveling in a vehicle that was ahead of the Sultan's on the route from the palace to the ceremonial venue.

Upon reaching the venue, these commanders got out of their car and stationed themselves on each side of the grandstand's stairs, which was where the Sultan and Wazirs were sitting.

[26] Copper, silver, and gold items used in royal ceremonies reveal the rank and identity of the owner.

Items such as the keris (Malay dagger) and kaskol (gold betel container)[27] were given to royal dignitaries who received the title of Wazir, Cheteria, and Manteri.