Ariffin Abdul Wahab Explained

Honorific Prefix:Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Indera Negara Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka
Ariffin Abdul Wahab
Honorific Suffix:DPMB SLJ
Birth Date:1927–1928
Birth Name:Mohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab
Serviceyears:1962–1979
Rank: Lieutenant colonel
Laterwork:Chairman of United Motors
Unit:First Battalion RBMR
Commands:'A' Company
'D' Company
Training Institute RBAF

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka Mohammad Ariffin bin Haji Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) from 1975 to 1979.[1] In 1976, he became one of the first two local personnel to be promoted to lieutenant colonel alongside Sulaiman Damit.[2]

Military career

At the age of 34 in 1962, Ariffin was commissioned into the support unit of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) after completing his studies in Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and recruit training at the Federation Military College (FMC) in Port Dickson. He would hold several position across different units serving as a platoon commander, intelligence officer, motor platoon commander and commanding officer of 'A' Company. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of major. Mohammad Daud would be replaced by him as the commander of the training depot in May 1975. He would stay in that capacity until January 1979.[3] In addition, he would also serve as the commanding officer of 'D' Company and training officer of First Battalion RBMR. On 27 January 1976, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.

Later life

Upon retirement, Ariffin became the primary Proton distributor in Brunei while serving as chairman of United Motors.[4] [5] Additionally, he is also the president of the Ex-Soldiers' Association of Brunei Darussalam (ESAB) and vice president of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC).[6]

Honours

See main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei. Ariffin was awarded the manteri title of Pehin Duta Indera Negara. Honours awarded to him are;[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MANTAN-MANTAN KOMANDAN INSTITUT LATIHAN ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI . 2024-01-13 . ilabdb.mindef.gov.bn . ms.
  2. News: 1976-02-04 . Dua Orang Pegawai AMDB Di-Naikkan Pangkat Lt. Colonel . 2023-07-08 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn . 1, 5, 8 . ms.
  3. Web site: MINDEF - Training Institute History . 2024-04-01 . www.mindef.gov.bn . ms.
  4. Web site: 2013-06-09 . UNITED MOTORS LAUNCHES 3S CENTRE IN GADONG . 2024-04-01 . www.kln.gov.my . en.
  5. Web site: Admin . Mantuka . 2013-11-20 . Pelancaran Proton Suprima S . 2024-04-01 . www.mantuka.com . ms.
  6. Web site: 13th VECONAC GA OFFICER . 2024-04-01 . www.veteranri.go.id.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-07 . SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN . 2024-04-01 . www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn . 9 . ms.