Summary
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj (12 December 1932 – 9 January 2012) was a nobleman, politician and teacher from Brunei who previously served as the Speaker of the Legislative Council, 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]
Kemaluddin Al-Haj | |
|---|---|
| كمالو الدين الهاج | |
 Kemaluddin in 1967 | |
| 6th Speaker of Legislative Council | |
| In office 25 September 2004 – 1 March 2011 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Office reconvened |
| Succeeded by | Isa Ibrahim |
| In office 12 December 1981 – 13 February 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Abu Bakar Umar |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj 12 December 1932 Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 9 January 2012 (aged 79) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Resting place | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Spouse | Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah |
| Children | 6, including Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim[1] and Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir[2] |
| Parent(s) | Pengiran Anak Muhammad Yassin (father) Pengiran Nur Alam (mother) |
| Occupation | Politician and teacher |
Education edit
Kemlauddin first obtained his education at the Brunei Arab-Education School, Brunei Town Malay School, Stamford School in Penang, and St. Joseph's School in Kuching.[6]
Career edit
Kemaluddin first began his career serving in succession as a Demarcator, Draughtsman, Malay, and English Clerk. Later he would become a secretary of the State Custom, Religion, and Welfare Department upon its formation on 1 July 1954, the Secretary to the Religious Council on 1 July 1959, Head of the Religious Affairs Department from 1 September 1962 to 30 October 1970, and Director of Resettlement in November 1970.[6]
On 1 September 1962, Kemaluddin was appointed the head of the Department of Religious Affairs. He would be replaced by Zain Serudin in 1970.[4] A Religious Affairs Department sponsored movie, Gema Dari Menara, was directed by and filmed at the residence of then Paduka Anak Kemaluddin.[7] He was chosen as the Speaker of the Legislative Council twice from 12 December 1981 until the council's abolishment on 13 February 1984,[8][9] and the reestablishment on 25 September 2004, he was selected as the Speaker of the Legislative Council,[10] before being replaced by Isa Ibrahim on 1 March 2011.[11]
Death edit
Kemaluddin died on 9 January 2012. The State Mufti, Abdul Aziz Juned conducted the funeral prayer, which was performed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and others. In a designated vehicle, the body was transported to the Kubah Makam Di Raja for burial.[12]
Personal life edit
Kemaluddin was born on 12 December 1932, however, according to his obituaries, he was born in Brunei Town on 8 March 1929, at Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Jalan Stoney. Married to Pengiran Anak Datin Paduka Hajah Siti Rafiah, daughter of Pengiran Muda Hashim. Notably, he is the father-in-law of Princess Rashidah.[6] They had six kids; three sons and three daughters.[13]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim, married to Princess Rashidah in 1996[14]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir (1956–2009),[15] married to Princess Amal Jefriah in 1980[16]
- Pengiran Anak Datin Hajah Norul Aiyun, married to Pengiran Abu Bakar[17]
Awards and honours edit
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj has earned the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Education Award (APSHOAS) in commemoration of 2011 Teachers' Day.[18] He was bestowed the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak on 16 May 1968. He obtained an honorary PhD from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam in 1996. He earned the following awards and honours;[3][6]
Awards edit
- Anugerah Jasawan Ugama (8 May 1997)
Honours edit
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka (12 April 1969)[19]
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa First Class (PSLJ) – Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa; Second Class (DSLJ; 23 September 1967)[20]
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS) (12 April 1969)[19]
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Long Service Medal (PKL)
References edit
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- ^ a b Pemimpin Perkhidmatan Hal Ehwal Ugama (1962–1970)
- ^ "Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam | Kerajaan Nusantara". www.kerajaannusantara.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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- ^ "DEWAN MAJLIS" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 1 March 2011. p. 1.
- ^ Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2012). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: Obituary 2012". Borneo Research Bulletin. 43: 46–61.
- ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Ex-Speaker of LegCo passes away". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). 1996.
- ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2009). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009". Borneo Research Bulletin. 40: 48–67.
- ^ "Pengiran Dato Haji Abu Bakar". www.bruneiresources.com. 2005. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam | Kerajaan Nusantara". www.kerajaannusantara.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 April 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 19 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.
