Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Explained

Honorific Prefix:Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Mahkota
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin
Honorific Suffix:PSLJ SPMB POAS PHBS PBLI PJK PKL
Office:6th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
Termstart:25 September 2004
Termend:9 February 2011
1Blankname:Prime Minister
1Namedata:Hassanal Bolkiah
Predecessor:Office reconvened
Successor:Isa Ibrahim
Termstart1:15 December 1981
Termend1:14 February 1984
1Blankname1:Menteri Besar
1Namedata1:Abdul Aziz Umar (Acting)
Predecessor1:Pengiran Abu Bakar
Successor1:Office abolished
Office2:2nd State Religious Affairs Officer
Termstart2:1 September 1962
Termend2:1970
Predecessor2:Pengiran Muhammad Ali
Successor2:Zain Serudin
Birth Date:8 March 1929
Birth Place:Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town, Brunei
Death Place:Kampong Beribi, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse:Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah
Father:Pengiran Anak Muhammad Yassin
Mother:Pengiran Nur Alam
Children:6, including Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim[1]
and Pengiran Anak Muhammad Bey Muntassir[2]
Resting Place:Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin (8 March 1929 – 9 January 2012) was a nobleman, politician and teacher from Brunei who served as the sixth Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei (LegCo), Member of the Privy Council, and the head of the Department of Religious Affairs.[3] [4] He was the founder of several Arabic schools. The institutions included the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers College, the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls' Secondary Arabic Religious School, and the Hassanal Bolkiah Boys' Arabic Secondary School.[5]

Early life and education

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin was born on 8 March 1929, in Jalan Stoney, Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). He was the son of Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Yassin bin Pengiran Tua Omar Ali, a nobleman. He received his early education at an Arabic school and Brunei Town Malay School before continuing his studies at Stamford School in Penang and Saint Joseph School in Kuching, Sarawak.[6]

Career

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin first began his career serving in succession as a demarcator, draughtsman, Malay, and English clerk. Later he would become a secretary of the Department of Customs, Religious, and Welfare Department upon its formation on 1 July 1954, the secretary to the Religious Council on 1 July 1959, State Religious Affairs Officer[7] from 1 September 1962 to 30 October 1970, and director of resettlement in November 1970. On 22 December 1966, he took an oath and was appointed member of the LegCo.[8]

As the religious officer, Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin would be replaced by Zain Serudin in 1970.[4] A department sponsored movie, Gema Dari Menara, was directed by and filmed at his residence.[9] He was chosen as the Speaker of the LegCo twice from 15 December 1981 until the council's abolishment on 14 February 1984,[10] [11] and the reestablishment on 25 September 2004, he was selected as the speaker,[12] before being replaced by Isa Ibrahim on 9 February 2011.[13]

Death and funeral

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Saleha attended Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin's funeral in Kampong Beribi, Jalan Gadong, on 9 January 2012. Prominent royal family members Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Prince Sufri Bolkiah were also there. Abdul Aziz Juned, the State Mufti of Brunei, led the burial prayers for the late Pengiran Kemaluddin, who was 82 years old. In a designated vehicle, his body was transported to the Kubah Makam Di Raja for burial.[14]

In the Banquet Hall of the Legislative Council building on 19 January 2012, the LegCo conducted a ceremony when they read Surah Yaa Siin, performed Tahlil, and offered prayers in memory of the late Pengiran Anak Kemaludin. Isa Ibrahim, his successor, as well as other well-known figures, such as the secretary of the Council of Cabinet Ministers and LegCo members, attended the function. Mustapa Murad conducted the prayers and the reading of Surah Yaa Siin.[15]

Personal life

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin had a brother, Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar,[16] who served as the chairman of the Tujuh Serangkai committee from 1953 to 1954,[17] making him the uncle of Pengiran Anak Idris. Pengiran Anak Safiuddin[18] and Pengiran Maharaja Anakanda Pengiran Haji Ahmad[19] are two of his other well-known siblings.

He was married to Pengiran Anak Datin Paduka Hajah Siti Rafiah, the daughter of Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Muda Hashim. Together, they had six children: three sons and three daughters.[20] His sons included Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim, who married Princess Rashidah in 1996,[21] [22] Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir,[23] [24] and Pengiran Anak Haji Mohd Basheer.[25] His daughter, Pengiran Anak Datin Hajah Siti Norulhayun, married Pengiran Abu Bakar in 1966.[26]

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles

In recognition of his commitment and accomplishments to the nation and the monarchy, the Sultan bestowed upon him a number of Cheteria titles, referred to as Yang Amat Mulia in the honorific.[27] Among these titles are:

Awards

Honours

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin has been bestowed upon the following honours:[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 29 July 2022 . A proud moment » Borneo Bulletin Online . 2023-01-28 . A proud moment . en-US.
  2. Web site: HM attends funeral of late YAM The BT Archive . 2023-01-28 . btarchive.org.
  3. Web site: 12 March 2009 . YANG DI-PERTUA DAN AHLI-AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA . 28 January 2023 . DEWAN MAJLIS.
  4. http://www.kheu.gov.bn/FlipbookDocs/50%20Tahun%20Dalam%20Ristaan%20Perkhidmatan%20KHEU/files/res/mobile/page0098_i1.jpg Pemimpin Perkhidmatan Hal Ehwal Ugama (1962–1970)
  5. Web site: Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam Kerajaan Nusantara . 2023-01-28 . www.kerajaannusantara.com.
  6. News: Haji Salat . Hajah Zabaidah . 9 January 2012 . Berangkat menziarahi jenazah cheteria . 2024-10-12 . Pelita Brunei . 3 . ms.
  7. Book: Great Britain Colonial Office . The Colonial Office List . 1963 . H.M. Stationery Office . en.
  8. News: 28 December 1966 . Y.A.M. Pengiran Muda Dato Paduka Kemaluddin Di-Lantek Menjadi Ahli Majlis Mashuarat Negeri Brunei . 2024-10-09 . Pelita Brunei . 5 . ms.
  9. Web site: Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei . 2023-01-28 . Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei.
  10. Web site: 11 December 2021 . Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah » Media Permata Online . 2023-01-29 . Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah . en-US.
  11. Web site: 20 March 2017 . Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian » Media Permata Online . 2023-01-29 . Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian . en-US.
  12. News: 25 September 2004 . DEWAN MAJLIS . 1 . Majlis Mesyuarat .
  13. News: 1 March 2011 . DEWAN MAJLIS . 1 . Majlis Mesyuarat .
  14. Horton . A. V. M. . 1 January 2012 . Negara Brunei Darussalam: Obituary 2012 . Borneo Research Bulletin . English . 43 . 46–61.
  15. News: Sani . Aimi . 19 January 2012 . Jabatan Majlis-Majlis Mesyuarat adakan Majlis Bertahlil . 2024-10-12 . Pelita Brunei . 6 . ms.
  16. News: 1957-05-01 . KEMANGKATAN AL-MERHOM PENGIRAN MAHARAJA LAILA . 2024-08-24 . Pelita Brunei . 3-4 . ms.
  17. Siti Nor Anis Nadiah Haji Mohamad . Mariam Abdul Rahman . Penggubalan Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei 1959: Satu Sorotan Sejarah . Drafting of The Brunei Constitutions of 1959: A Historical Review . The Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah Journal . 2021-11-15 . 8 . 2 . 36–37 . 2024-06-21.
  18. Book: Panduan talipon Negeri Brunei: State of Brunei telephone directory . 1971 . Telecommunications Department . 108 . ms.
  19. Book: State of Brunei Annual Report 1977 . Brunei . 1977 . Brunei Press . Kuala Belait . 74 . en.
  20. Web site: Hayat . Hakim . Hajar . Siti . 10 January 2012 . Ex-Speaker of LegCo passes away . 2023-01-28 . www.sultanate.com.
  21. Web site: Horton . A. V. M. . 2012 . Negara Brunei Darussalam: Obituary 2012. . 2023-10-22 . Borneo Research Bulletin.
  22. News: 1996 . A Royal Wedding To Remember . 2 . 3 . Brunei Today .
  23. Web site: Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009. - Free Online Library . 2023-10-22 . www.thefreelibrary.com.
  24. Horton . A. V. M. . 1 January 2009 . Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009 . Borneo Research Bulletin . English . 40 . 48–67.
  25. Web site: 2016 . The 7th Audi quattro Cup Brunei 2016 Charity Golf Tournament. . 2024-08-25 . Audi.
  26. News: 1966-09-07 . Yang Mulia Pengiran Anak Siti Norulhayun . 2024-08-25 . Pelita Brunei . 8 . ms.
  27. Siti Norkhalbi Haji Wahsalfelah . Traditional Woven Textiles: Tradition and Identity Construction in the 'New State' of Brunei Darussalam. . 2005 . 2024-08-23 . PhD . . 48.
  28. Web site: Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam Kerajaan Nusantara . 2023-01-28 . www.kerajaannusantara.com.
  29. News: Haji Abu Bakar . Bolhassan . 11 March 2010 . Pembukaan Rasmi Majlis Mesyuarat Negara . 15 October 2024 . Pelita Brunei . 2 . ms.
  30. News: 1967-09-27 . Istiadat Mengurniakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 Sepuloh Orang Di-Anu Gerahkan Gelaran Dato . 7 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-10-21.
  31. News: 1969-04-16 . 96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 . 8 . Pelita Brunei . 2023-08-19.