Johariah Abdul Wahab Explained

Johariah Abdul Wahab
Office:Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines
Termstart:6 December 2016
Termend:10 August 2022
Predecessor:Malai Halimah Yusoff
Successor:Megawati Manan
Birth Place:Brunei
Spouse:Haseri Asli
Children:1
Occupation:Diplomat

Johariah binti Haji Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian diplomat who previously held post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei to the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.

Diplomatic career

Philippines

Johariah was once the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MOFAT) director of the ASEAN Department.[1] On 25 October 2016, Johariah obtained her letter of credence from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[2] As the newly appointed Brunei Darussalam ambassador to the Philippines, she was given an audience by Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. She paid a courtesy call to Dato Abdul Aziz, the deputy minister of defense, on 31 October, during which the minister urged closer cooperation with the RBAF personnel stationed there and ensuring their welfare, particularly that of the members of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) stationed in Mindanao. On 6 December, she passes by the honor guards on route to Malacañang Palace to give President Rodrigo Roa Duterte her credentials.[3]

On 1 December 2019, Johariah was among the Bruneian officials who attended the 30th SEA Games opening.[4] In a reciprocal courtesy call on 15 March 2021, the assistant secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs met with her to discuss bolstering bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of trade and investment in Mindanao and the BIMP-EAGA region, as well as defense and logistics collaboration as the larger ASEAN region continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] On 6 June 2022, she met with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at his Mandaluyong offices to convey both countries' determination to strengthen ties with the Philippines under the incoming government.[6] During an informal visit at the Department of Foreign Affairs on 22 June 2022, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Johariah reviewed the significant advancements in ties between the Philippines and Brunei over the previous several years.[7]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

With effect from 10 August 2022, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave his approval for Johariah to be appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).[8] [9] The President expressed gratitude on behalf of the whole country for Brunei Darussalam's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations.[10] Later on 26 August, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hosted a goodbye call for her, the departing ambassador, at the music room at Malacañang Palace.[11] [12]

Johariah has represented Brunei in a number of summits and conferences since leaving her position as ambassador to the Philippines, including the ASEAN Political Security Council Meeting on 9 May 2023;[13] [14] co-chair of the 2nd ASEAN-UK Senior Officials’ Meeting on 8 June 2023;[15] the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference on 14 July 2023;[16] [17] and co-chair of the 31st ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue on 19 April 2024.[18]

As an honorary member of the ceremony, she attended the food festival's opening in Bandar Seri Begawan on 4 August 2023, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, which was held at the Philippine embassy.[19] [20] The Secretary General of the ASEAN-China Center (ACC) had a meeting with her at Brunei's MFA on 29 February 2024.[21] [22]

Personal life

Johariah is married to Haseri bin Haji Asli,[23] a former national sprinter who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.[24] The couple has one daughter together.[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016-11-02 . Crown Prince grants audience to newly-appointed envoys . 2024-04-28 . borneo363.rssing.com.
  2. Web site: 2016-10-31 . COURTESY CALL BY BRUNEI DARUSSALAM’S NEW AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES . 2024-04-28 . www.mindef.gov.bn.
  3. Web site: 2016-12-06 . December 06, 2016 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (AEP) Designate of Brunei Johariah Wahab walks past the honor guards on his way to presenting her credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte… . 2024-04-28 . pco.gov.ph.
  4. Web site: 2019-12-01 . Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council . 2024-04-28 . www.bruneiolympic.org.
  5. Web site: salama . 2021-03-29 . Indonesia, Brunei strengthen bilateral relations with Philippines . 2024-04-28 . halalfocus.net . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2022-06-06 . Italy, Brunei envoys meet with President-elect Marcos Jr. . 2024-04-28 . mb.com.ph . en.
  7. Web site: 2022-06-24 . PH, BRUNEI HIGHLIGHT GAINS AS BILATERAL PARTNERS . 2024-04-28 . dfa.gov.ph.
  8. Web site: 2022-08-10 . New permanent secretary appointed . 2024-04-28 . borneobulletin.com.bn . en-US.
  9. Web site: August 2022 . New Appointments . 2024-04-28 . www.information.gov.bn.
  10. Web site: 2022-08-28 . Marcos wishes safe travels for outgoing Brunei envoy Wahab . 2024-04-28 . politiko.com.ph . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-08-26 . Farewell Call of H.E. Johariah Wahab, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines . 2024-04-28 . rtvm.gov.ph.
  12. Web site: 2022-08-27 . PBBM commends Obiena for topping Germany meet . 2024-04-28 . www.pna.gov.ph . en.
  13. Web site: 2023-05-09 . ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Labuan Bajo . 2024-04-28 . epaimages.com . en.
  14. Web site: 2023-05-09 . Indonesia seeks to strengthen ASEAN's foundation at 42nd Summit . 2024-04-28 . en.antaranews.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2023-06-09 . ASEAN, UK commit to enhancing dialogue partnership ASEAN Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) . 2024-04-28 . en.vietnamplus.vn . en.
  16. Web site: The Jakarta Post . 2023-07-15 . ASEAN remains focused on economy - Asia & Pacific . 2024-04-28 . www.thejakartapost.com . en.
  17. Web site: Niniek Karmini and Jim Gomez . 2023-07-14 . Southeast Asian leaders condemn Myanmar violence, but can't agree on solution . 2024-04-28 . sahanjournal.com . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2024-04-19 . ASEAN, New Zealand echo commitment to energise strategic partnership . 2024-04-28 . asean.org.
  19. Web site: Haniza Abdul Latif . 2023-08-05 . Mempromosikan kepelbagaian makanan tradisi . 2024-04-28 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn.
  20. Web site: 2023-08-05 . 50th Year of ASEAN -Japan Friendship and Cooperation . 2024-04-28 . bsb.thaiembassy.org . th.
  21. Web site: 2024-02-29 . 中国—东盟中心 . 2024-04-28 . www.asean-china-center.org.
  22. Web site: 2024-03-02 . Brunei commits to foster ASEAN-China bilateral ties » Borneo Bulletin Online . 2024-04-28 . borneobulletin.com.bn . en-US.
  23. Web site: Mohamad . Lyna . 2023-08-06 . Showcase of ASEAN, Japan, Timor-Leste flavours . subscription . https://archive.today/20240729020048/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/showcase-of-asean-japan-timor-leste-flavours/#selection-2391.186-2391.198 . 2024-07-29 . 2024-04-28 . Borneo Bulletin Online . en-US.
  24. Web site: Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council . 2024-04-28 . www.bruneiolympic.org.
  25. Web site: Arcache . Maurice . A taste of ASEAN diplomacy & cuisine at SM Aura . 2024-04-28 . www.philstar.com.