Pengiran Abdul Momin (born 1927) explained

Pengiran Abdul Momin
Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja
Succession:4th Menteri Besar of Brunei
Termstart:15 July 1972
Termend:31 August 1981
Predecessor:Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf
Successor:Abdul Aziz Umar (Acting)
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Office2:Member of Legislative Council
Term Start2:6 September 2004
Term End2:17 May 2008
Office3:State Secretary
Term Start3:1 April 1970
Term End3:May 1972
Predecessor3:Taib Besar
Successor3:Abdul Aziz Umar
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Office4:Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
Term Start4:1994
Term End4:1995
Predecessor4:Office established
Successor4:Mohammad Daud
Office5:Ambassador of Brunei to China
Term Start5:1993
Term End5:1994
Predecessor5:Office established
Successor5:Abdullah Mohd Jaafar
Office6:Ambassador of Brunei to India
Term Start6:1990
Term End6:1993
Office7:High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
Term Start7:1989
Term End7:1990
Successor7:Pengiran Jaya
Birth Date:5 December 1927
Birth Place:Brunei Town, Brunei
Death Date:17 May 2008 (aged 80)
Death Place:Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Burial Place:Telanai Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Issue:4
Regnal Name:Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail
House:Bolkiah
Father:Pengiran Ismail
Mother:Pengiran Rokiah
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Alma Mater:Carleton University

Pengiran Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail (5 December 1927 – 17 May 2008) was a nobleman, politician and diplomat from Brunei who previously served as a member in the Legislative Council and the Menteri Besar of Brunei.[1]

Career

Began working with the Brunei government in 1946. Belait District's assistant district officer from August 1958 until 29 September 1959. During that year, he was dispatched to Canada to undertake a public administration course at Carleton University. From 1963 through 1969, he served as Belait District's district officer. He and Abidin Abdul Rashid attended the United Nations (UN) conference on human rights for developing nations from 12 to 18 May 1964, in Kabul, Afghanistan, as delegates of Brunei.[2] While Dato Mohd Taib Besar was on his retirement vacation on 23 July 1969, he served as acting state secretary. Returned to his position as District Officer in Kuala Belait between 2 September and 1 October 1969. From April 1970 until May 1972, he became the State Secretary of Brunei.

On 15 July 1972, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed Pengiran Abdul Momin as the new Menteri Besar of Brunei, and remained at this post through another council shuffle on 1 July 1974. He would hold that position until 31 August 1981.[3] High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia from 1989 to 1990, concurrently served as non-resident High Commissioner to India from 1990 until 1993;[4] on 24 November 1990, he handed his letters of credentials to President R Venkataraman. From 1993 until 1995, served as the non-resident High Commissioner of Brunei to China.[5] Brunei's High Commissioner to the United States in 1995. Brunei's permanent representative to the United Nations from 1994 until 1995.

Member of the newly reformed Legislative Council on 6 September 2004.

Death

Pengiran Abdul Momin passed away at the age of 80 on 17 May 2008. The Sultan himself, expressed his sympathies at the family's Kampong Telanai home.[6] He was buried at the Telanai Muslim Cemetery.[7]

Personal life

Married to Datin Dayang Hajjah Masna binti Haji Yusuf and they have four kids; a son and three daughters, notably Pengiran Mohammad Yassin,[8] Pengiran Noraini[9] and Pengiran Mariana.[10]

Honours

See main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei. Pengiran Abdul Momin was given the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) on 25 June 1970,[11] and earned the following honours;[12]

National

Foreign

Notes and References

  1. News: 22 January 1975 . Lantekan M.B. dan S.U.K. Di-Tetapkan Mulai 1hb Julai 1974 . 1 . Pelita Brunei .
  2. News: 1964-06-04 . Seminar P.B.B. Di-Kabul . 8 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-08-12.
  3. Book: Brunei . Brunei . 1978 . behalf of the Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei . 155 . en.
  4. News: 1993-08-31 . A new envoy appointed, two others transferred . 7 . Brunei Darussalam Newsletter .
  5. Web site: Diplomatic relations brunei darussalam & the people' s republic of china 1991-2006 . Embassy of China in Brunei . 72.
  6. Web site: Sultanate - News Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty pays last respects to late Cheteria . 2023-01-31 . www.sultanate.com.
  7. Web site: Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008. - Free Online Library . 2023-01-31 . www.thefreelibrary.com.
  8. News: Mnteri-Mentri Kabinet .
  9. Web site: 2021-01-11 . Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan » Borneo Bulletin Online . 2023-01-31 . Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan . en-US.
  10. Web site: Sultanate - News Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty at investiture ceremony . 2023-08-27 . www.sultanate.com.
  11. Horton . A. V. M. . 2008-01-01 . Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008. . Borneo Research Bulletin . English . 39 . 35–53.
  12. News: 21 March 2006 . AHLI RASMI YANG DI LANTIK (ORANG-ORANG BERGELAR) . 243 . Majlis Mesyuarat .
  13. News: 1969-02-12 . Istiadat pengurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 106 orang . 1 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-08-10.
  14. News: 1963-10-02 . Gambar2 Kenangan Sambutan2 Hari Jadi D.Y.M.M. . 4 . Pelita Brunei .
  15. News: 1967-08-09 . Istiadat Mengurkiakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 . 6 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-10-05.
  16. Web site: 1965-04-21 . 53 Orang Pendudok2 Daerah Belait Mendapat Kurniaan Pingat Perjuangan . 2024-06-25 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn . 8 . ms.
  17. Web site: brunei4 . 2023-10-01 . 4dw.net.
  18. Book: New Malaysian Who's who: West Malaysia (Vol. 2) . 1995 . Kasuya Pub. . 978-983-9624-02-1 . 913 . en.