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Bruneian legislative speaker (1929–2012) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin (8 March 1929 – 9 January 2012) was a nobleman, politician and teacher from Brunei who served as the sixth Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei (LegCo), 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]
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin ڤڠيرن انق كمالو الدين | |
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Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin in c. 1967 | |
| 6th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei | |
| In office 25 September 2004 – 9 February 2011 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Prime Minister | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Office reconvened |
| Succeeded by | Isa Ibrahim |
| In office 15 December 1981 – 14 February 1984 | |
| Menteri Besar | Abdul Aziz Umar (Acting) |
| Preceded by | Pengiran Abu Bakar |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| 2nd State Religious Affairs Officer | |
| In office 1 September 1962 – 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Pengiran Muhammad Ali |
| Succeeded by | Zain Serudin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1929 Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 9 January 2012 (aged 82) Kampong Beribi, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Resting place | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Spouse | Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah |
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| Children | 6, including Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim[1] and Pengiran Anak Muhammad Bey Muntassir[2] |
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Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin was born on 8 March 1929, in Jalan Stoney, Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). He was the son of Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Yassin bin Pengiran Tua Omar Ali, a nobleman. He received his early education at an Arabic school and Brunei Town Malay School before continuing his studies at Stamford School in Penang and Saint Joseph School in Kuching, Sarawak.[6][7]
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin first began his career serving in succession as a demarcator, draughtsman, Malay, and English clerk. Later he would become a secretary of the Department of Customs, Religious, and Welfare Department upon its formation on 1 July 1954, the secretary to the Religious Council on 1 July 1959, State Religious Affairs Officer[8] from 1 September 1962 to 30 October 1970, and director of resettlement in November 1970.[7] On 22 December 1966, he took an oath and was appointed member of the LegCo.[9]
As the religious officer, Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin would be replaced by Zain Serudin in 1970.[4] A department sponsored movie, Gema Dari Menara, was directed by and filmed at his residence.[10] He was chosen as the Speaker of the LegCo twice from 15 December 1981 until the council's abolishment on 14 February 1984,[11][12] and the reestablishment on 25 September 2004, he was selected as the speaker,[13] before being replaced by Isa Ibrahim on 9 February 2011.[14][6]
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Saleha attended Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin's funeral in Kampong Beribi, Jalan Gadong, on 9 January 2012. Prominent royal family members Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Prince Sufri Bolkiah were also there. Abdul Aziz Juned, the State Mufti of Brunei, led the burial prayers for the late Pengiran Kemaluddin, who was 82 years old.[6] In a designated vehicle, his body was transported to the Kubah Makam Di Raja for burial.[15]
In the Banquet Hall of the Legislative Council building on 19 January 2012, the LegCo conducted a ceremony when they read Surah Yaa Siin, performed Tahlil, and offered prayers in memory of the late Pengiran Anak Kemaludin. Isa Ibrahim, his successor, as well as other well-known figures, such as the secretary of the Council of Cabinet Ministers and LegCo members, attended the function. Mustapa Murad conducted the prayers and the reading of Surah Yaa Siin.[16]
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin had a brother, Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar,[17] who served as the chairman of the Tujuh Serangkai committee from 1953 to 1954,[18] making him the uncle of Pengiran Anak Idris. Pengiran Anak Safiuddin[19] and Pengiran Maharaja Anakanda Pengiran Haji Ahmad[20] are two of his other well-known siblings.
He was married to Pengiran Anak Datin Paduka Hajah Siti Rafiah, the daughter of Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Muda Hashim. Together, they had six children: three sons and three daughters.[6][21] His sons included Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim, who married Princess Rashidah in 1996,[7][22] Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir,[23][24] and Pengiran Anak Haji Mohd Basheer.[25] His daughter, Pengiran Anak Datin Hajah Siti Norulhayun, married Pengiran Abu Bakar in 1966.[26]
In recognition of his commitment and accomplishments to the nation and the monarchy, the Sultan bestowed upon him a number of Cheteria titles, referred to as Yang Amat Mulia in the honorific.[27] Among these titles are:[6][7]
Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin has been bestowed upon the following honours:[6][29]
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Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka (12 April 1969)[30] Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka (1963)
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa First Class (PSLJ; 1976) – Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ; 23 September 1967) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa[31]
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS; 1961)
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Long Service Medal (PKL; 1974)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (10 March 1997)
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