Abdul Rahman Taib
Bruneian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohamed Taib is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Rahman. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Mohamed Taib (born 5 December 1942)[2] is a nobleman and politician from Brunei who served as Speaker of Legislative Council since February 2015.[3][4] He also took on the role of representing the Brunei Government In matters pertaining to trade, commerce, and education in regional and international organizations.[5]
Quick Facts 8th Speaker of Legislative Council, Monarch ...
Abdul Rahman Taib | |
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عبدالرحمن طائب | |
8th Speaker of Legislative Council | |
Assumed office 11 February 2015 | |
Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Preceded by | Isa Ibrahim |
1st Minister of Industry and Primary Resources | |
In office 30 November 1988 – 24 May 2005 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Ahmad Jumat |
2nd Minister of Education | |
In office 24 May 2005 – 29 May 2010 | |
Deputy | Mohammad Abdul Rahman |
Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Umar |
Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Apong |
In office 21 October 1986 – 30 November 1988 | |
Deputy | Ahmad Jumat[1] |
Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Umar |
Succeeded by | Abdul Aziz Umar |
1st Minister of Development | |
In office 1 January 1984 – 21 October 1986 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Ismail Damit |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-12-05) 5 December 1942 (age 81) Brunei |
Parent | Taib Besar (father) |
Alma mater | |
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