Kemaluddin Al-Haj
Kemaluddin Al-Haj | |
---|---|
كمالو الدين الهاج | |
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 Brunei Town, Brunei |
Died | 9 January 2012 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | (aged 79)
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 |
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj (12 December 1932 – 9 January 2012) was a nobleman, politician and teacher from
Education
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
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
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
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
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj has earned the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Education Award (APSHOAS) in commemoration of 2011
Awards
- Anugerah Jasawan Ugama (8 May 1997)
Honours
- 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
- ^ "A proud moment » Borneo Bulletin Online". A proud moment. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "HM attends funeral of late YAM | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b "YANG DI-PERTUA DAN AHLI-AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA" (PDF). DEWAN MAJLIS. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b Pemimpin Perkhidmatan Hal Ehwal Ugama (1962–1970)
- ^ "Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam | Kerajaan Nusantara". www.kerajaannusantara.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Negara Brunei Darussalam: Obituary 2012. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei". Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah » Media Permata Online". Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian » Media Permata Online". Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "DEWAN MAJLIS" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 25 September 2004. p. 1.
- ^ "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.