Later, he started working for the Health Office in Labuan, but in late 1946, he went back to Brunei and rejoined the JKR as a class "B" clerk.

[8] Following this, D. L. Bruen, the Assistant Resident, began a six-week tour of Brunei on 6 June 1956, accompanied by McAfee and Sunny bin Ahmad.

[10] Despite their efforts, the initiative faced considerable opposition, largely fueled by concerns from Malay schoolteachers regarding potential taxation and fears of colonial dominance.

Many Bruneians were apprehensive that their influence would diminish under the new system, especially given the rising popularity of the Parti Rakyat Brunei (PRB).

[1] According to a 3 June 1968 McAfee report, insufficient leadership prevented Brunei's political parties from successfully implementing a democratic government.

[4] In 1972, McAfee was appointed acting Registrar of Nationals in Brunei, replacing Patrick Forde, who was on leave.

He took a little nap in his office before going to see Pengiran Abdul Momin, the acting Menteri Besar of Brunei, to explain his situation.

[4] His body was taken to his home in Kampong Delima Satu Pengiran Siraja Muda, Jalan Muara, where over 1,000 people visited to pay their respects before his burial at Dagang Cemetery, Jalan Residency, Bandar Seri Begawan, around 3:00 p.m. Several dignitaries, family, and friends visited his home that morning to offer condolences to his widow and family.

[4] McAfee's notable children include Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Ahmad, who served as the director of the Narcotics Control Bureau from 1988 to 1992,[15][16] Senior Superintendent (B) Johari, who is the Chief Secretariat of the Safety and Traffic Committee within the Royal Brunei Police Force,[17][18] and Hajah Fatimah.