Complex sentence: The Bajaus surrendered the water buffalo to the British resident but the situation remained tense on 12 May as more porters were requested from Papar, the inhabitants of Kawang felt threatened with the request.
Split into simpler sentences: The Bajaus surrendered the water buffalo to the British resident, but the situation remained tense on 12 May as more porters were requested from Papar. The inhabitants of Kawang felt threatened with the request.