Portuguese The Portuguese, for the most part, were more interested in economic and trading relations with the regional powers and did little to interfere with Brunei's development. This does not mean that relations were always cordial, such as in 1536 when the Portuguese attacked the Muslims in the Moluccas, and the ambassador to the Brunei court had to leave because of the sultan's hostility. The Portuguese also noted that the sultanate was heavily involved in the region's politics and wars, and that Brunei merchants could be found in Ligor and Siam.
portuguese the portuguese for the most part were more interested in economic and trading relations with the regional powers and did little to interfere with brunei's development this does not mean that relations were always cordial such as in 1536 when the portuguese attacked the muslims in the moluccas and the ambassador to the brunei court had to leave because of the sultan's hostility the portuguese also noted that the sultanate was heavily involved in the region's politics and wars and that brunei merchants could be found in ligor and siam