Abdul Momin Othman
Abdul Momin Othman | |
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| عبدالمومين عثمان | |
 Official portrait | |
| Member of Legislative Council | |
| In office 6 September 2004 – 31 August 2005 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pengiran Abdul Momin 9 March 1923 Bakut Cina, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Died | 9 March 2006 (aged 83) Brunei |
| Spouse | Masurai Mohammad |
| Children | 17 |
| Alma mater | Sultan Idris Training College |
| Profession |
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Pengiran Abdul Momin CVO (9 March 1923 – 9 March 2006) was a nobleman, diplomat and politician in the Government of Brunei whole formerly took office as the Ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia from 1993 to 2001. Additionally, he was a member of the Privy Council, Legislative Council, Islamic Legislative Council and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation from 1992 to 2004.[1]
Education[edit]
On 9 March 1923, Pengiran Abdul Momin was born in Kampong Bakut Cina in Kampong Ayer. As a student teacher in 1939, he began his professional life. Before enrolling in a teaching program at Sultan Idris Training College (SITC) in Tanjong Malim, Perak from 1941 to 1948, he was assigned as a trainee teacher at Pekan Brunei Malay School from 1934 to 1939.[2]
Pengiran Abdul Momin enrolled as a student at the SITC in 1941, but was forced to leave to his country with the outbreak of the Second World War. He returned to the SITC in 1946-1948 with the beginning of peacekeeping duties at the Malay School in Brunei's capital. In 1952, he was appointed Assistant Head Teacher, Grade II; in 1959, he was promoted to Head Teacher. He was renowned for being one of the thinkers who recommended that Islamic religious instruction be provided in Malay and English schools throughout the Sultanate prior to the establishment of Islamic religious schools on a systematic basis in 1956.[3]
Career[edit]
Pengiran Abdul Momin was chosen to serve on the Legislative Council, Privy Council, Islamic Legislative Council, Legal Committee, Haj Advisory, Adat-Istiadat, and Scholarship Committees. In these capacities, he had a direct hand in choosing students for Aljuneid Arabic School and deciding who would enroll in Government English School. Additionally, before being named private secretary to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in 1961 and then Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1968. During the 1962 haj, he was a member of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III's entourage.[3] Later on he became the ambassador to Indonesia from 1993 to 2001.[2] In conjunction to Prince Mohamed Bolkiah's wedding in 1976, a two-foot long golden dagger was presented by him at Istana Darul Hana.[4]
Pengiran Abdul Momin was recalled to office as a long-serving Ambassador to Indonesia. During that period, he signed the agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Brunei and North Korea in Jakarta on 7 January 1999.[3] Between 6 September 2004 to 31 August 2005, he was a nominated member of the revived Legislative Council.[3]
Pengiran Abdul Momin saw that many young individuals were loitering at the stores near Setia Kenangan Complex. When he inquired why they weren't in school, they responded with information about the quota, opportunities, and grades at government schools. He transformed the center of his building into an educational facility to assist and provide young people with the chance they needed. As a result, on 9 January 2002, he established and registered Kolej IGS.[5]
Death[edit]
On 10 March 2006, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attended a prayer at his home in Kampong Sungai Akar,[3] an official who had died the previous day on 9 March at the age of 83. Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, Prince Abdul Malik, and Princess Masna were also in attendance.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Pengiran Abdul Momin was married to Datin Hajah Masurai binti Mohammad, with 17 children; 9 boys and 8 girls.[2]
Legacy[edit]
Pengiran Abdul Momin was bestowed the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Setia Jaya at the Lapau on 14 March 1969, marking him as a member of Cheteria.[6]
Namesakes[edit]
- Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin Primary School, a school in Kuala Belait.[7][8]
Awards[edit]
He has earned the following awards:[9]
- Anugerah Guru Berbakti (1995)
- Tokoh Maal Hijrah (2001)
- Tokoh Guru Suluh Budiman (2003)
Honours[edit]
He has earned the following honours:[9][10]
National[edit]
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK; 1972) – Dato Laila Utama
Family Order of Seri Utama (DK; 1970) – Dato Seri Utama
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB; 1968) – Dato Setia
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Third Class (SLJ; 23 September 1967)[11][12]
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS; 12 February 1969)[13]
Coronation Medal First Class (1969)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Long Service Medal (PKL; 1960)
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Foreign[edit]
United Kingdom:
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) – (1972)
References[edit]
- ^ "Lembaga Pengarah | Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah". 16 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan at prayer for late state dignitary". sultanate.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2006. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 September 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Milestone". www.kolejigs.edu.bn. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Dua Orang Di-Kurniakan Gelaran Cheteria" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 19 March 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Government Education Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "BERANGKAT KE SEKOLAH RENDAH PG SETIA JAYA PG ABD MOMIN". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b "The Founder of Kolej IGS". kolejigs.edu.bn. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ A Year Book of the Commonwealth. H.M. Stationery Office. 1974. p. 450. ISBN 978-0-11-580141-9.
- ^ "Istiadat mengurnia kan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 63 orang" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 6 December 1967. p. 6. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Istiadat Mengurniakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 Sepuloh Orang Di-Anu Gerahkan Gelaran Dato" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 27 September 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Istiadat pengurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 106 orang" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 12 February 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 10 August 2023.