Musa Yakub
Bruneian military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Yakub is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Musa. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Musa bin Haji Yakub, also referred to as Pehin Dato Musa,[1] is a Bruneian nobleman and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) from 1982 to 1984, and one of the few soldiers to take part in the 1960s Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
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Musa Yakub | |
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Native name | موسى ياقوب |
Birth name | Musa bin Yakub |
Allegiance | Brunei |
Service/ | Royal Brunei Land Force |
Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | Training Institute RBAF |
Battles/wars | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
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