Marsal Maun
Marsal Maun | |
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| مرسل ماون | |
Marsal, c. 1964 | |
| 2nd Menteri Besar of Brunei | |
| In office 1 September 1962 – 4 November 1968 | |
| Monarchs | Hassanal Bolkiah Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
| Deputy | Pengiran Muhammad Ali |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar |
| Succeeded by | Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf |
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| Born | 8 November 1913 Kampong Pulau Ambok, Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 2000 (aged 86–87) |
| Resting place | Telanai 'A' Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Spouse | Zubaidah Othman |
| Education | Sultan Idris Training College |
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Marsal bin Maun (8 November 1913 – 2000) was a civil servant and educator. He served as deputy state secretary from 1960 to 1962 before becoming Brunei's second menteri besar (chief minister) from 1962 to 1968.
In 1933, Marsal founded the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD). He was the first of the "Three M's" or "Three Musketeers" feared by the British government, alongside Pengiran Muhammad Ali and Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf. As a prominent member of the Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) and a close confidant of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, he played a crucial role in shaping the discussions that led to the adoption of the 1959 constitution of Brunei.
Marsal's tenure as chief minister was marked by a turbulent period, particularly due to his strong opposition to Malaysia. He was widely credited with shaping Brunei's negotiating position in refusing to join the Federation of Malaysia in 1962, which contrasted with the views of many Legislative Council (LegCo) members who supported Malaysia's inclusion, despite concerns over Kuala Lumpur's demands. This period of political tension was further compounded by the Brunei revolt in 1962, which added to the challenges faced during his leadership.