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Yahya Bakar
Bruneian politician (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Bakar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Yahya. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dato Seri Setia Haji Yahya bin Haji Bakar (born 4 May 1954), also referred to Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar,[1] is a Bruneian nobleman and politician whom formerly held the position of Minister of Energy from 2005 to 2008, and Minister of Industry and Primary Resources from 2008 to 2015.[2]
Quick Facts 3rd Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Monarch ...
Yahya Bakar | |
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يحي بكر | |
![]() Minister Yahya in 2015 | |
3rd Minister of Industry and Primary Resources | |
In office 22 August 2008 – 22 October 2015 | |
Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Deputy | Hamdillah Abdul Wahab |
Preceded by | Ahmad Jumat |
Succeeded by | Ali Apong |
1st Minister of Energy | |
In office 24 May 2005 – 22 August 2008 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Mohammad Daud |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-05-04) 4 May 1957 (age 67) Lurong Dalam, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
Relatives | Abdullah Bakar (brother) |
Alma mater | Stirling University (BA) Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (MA) |
Profession | Politician |
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