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Politics and government
Politics and government
The Sultanate of Brunei was founded when Sharif Ali of Hejadz married the local Brunei princess.
He brought Islam and founded many mosques in Brunei.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the fifteenth century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei.
The Sultan is advised by several councils and a cabinet of ministers although he is effectively the supreme ruler.
The media is extremely pro-government and the Royal family retains a venerated status within the country.
Brunei is an absolute monarchy and the sultan has absolute power.
There is no elected legislative body.
In September 2004, the Sultan convened an appointed Parliament which had not met since independence in 1984, although it lacks any capacity beyond advising the monarch.
International Organizations and Brunei
Brunei is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, ASEAN, APEC and Organization of the Islamic Conference.
Press freedom
Brunei has been given "Not Free" status by Freedom House; press criticism of the government and monarchy is rare.
Territorial disputes
Brunei claims territory in Sarawak, such as Limbang, and it is one of many nations to lay claim to the disputed Spratly Islands.
Several small islands situated between Brunei and Labuan, including Kuraman island, are contested between Brunei and Malaysia.
Limbang is still a disputed territory and is the subject of current negotiation between Brunei and Malaysia.
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