Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Raja Dato Seri Paduka
Ali Mohammad Daud
SPMB SLJ
Mohammad Ali in 1969
2nd Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1989 – 24 May 2005
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
MinisterMohamed Bolkiah
Preceded byZakaria Sulaiman
Succeeded byOffice abolished
1st Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
In office
21 October 1986 – 1989
MinisterHussain Mohammad Yusof
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded bySelamat Munap
Personal details
Born
Mohammad Ali

25 February 1936
Kampong Ujong Tanjong, Kampong Ayer, Brunei
Died24 October 2018 (aged 82)
Serusop, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeJame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Cemetery
EducationSultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College
Birmingham University
Queen Elizabeth House
ProfessionPolitician and diplomat

Mohammad Ali bin Mohammad Daud (25 February 1936 – 24 October 2018) was a Bruneian nobleman, politician and diplomat whom formerly served as the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1986 to 1989, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 2005.[1] Additionally, he was a member of the Islamic Religious Council, director of several Bruneian banks (Islamic Bank of Brunei (IBB), Takaful IBB, and IBB Transport) and the President of the Brunei Scouts from 1974 to 1979.[2]

Biography

Early life and education

On 25 February 1936, Mohammad Ali was born in Kampong Ujong Tanjong, Kampong Ayer. His early schooling was completed at the Batu Lintang Training Center in Kuching, Sarawak, and afterwards at the Pekan Brunei Malay School. Prior to pursuing legal studies at Birmingham University in the United Kingdom, he furthered his education at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and the Pekan Brunei English School in the nation's capital. Additionally, he completed a term in the Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford University's Foreign Service Programme.[3]

Career

In 1958, Mohammad Ali worked for the government as a clerk before being promoted to a number of positions, including assistant legal adviser, deputy public prosecutor, first-class referee, acting chief registrar, senior administrative officer, immigration and national registration controller, and Sir Dennis White's assistant in London. In addition, he served as the interim director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), adviser to the ACB, and senior officer in the Office of the Private and Confidential Secretary to the Sultan. He was also the previous deputy head of the Department of Diplomatic Services.[3] The ACB had a small number of investigators and support employees in its early years after being established on 1 February 1982, with him being named as its first director. Mohammad Ali has served as the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 2005.[4] On 2 May 1986, launched the Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA) at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.[5]

Brunei Scouts

Since Mohammad Ali joined the Brunei Scouts at the age of seven, under his strong leadership, and in close collaboration with other scouts, the Scouts Association has grown by carrying out scout activities that are advantageous to its members, which are young people. He has taken part in several scouting conferences and jamborees both locally and abroad throughout his time with the organisation. For his contributions to the scout movement, he was also given a number of decorations, including the RAKIS Medal and the Merit Medal (England).[6] He was an enthusiastic member of the Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam and had served as its president in Brunei Darussalam.[3]

Later life

According to Kadhi Court, Chapter 77 and Section 13 of the Islamic Religious Council Act, the Sultan of Brunei gave his approval for the appointment of new members, including Mohammad Ali, to the MUIB for a term of three years, beginning on 1 August 2017, and ending on 31 July 2020.[7]

Death

At the age of 82, Mohammad Ali passed away in his home at 7.45pm on 24 October 2018, was remembered by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, during a Abdul Aziz Juned-led Jenazah prayers at his residence in Kampong Serusop, Berakas 'A' on the following day.[8][9] He was later buried in the Muslim cemetery at Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.[3]

Awards and honours

Mohammad Ali was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Raja on 21 May 1996.[9]

Awards

  • Meritorious Youth Leader Award (2007)[6]

Honours

has earned the following honours;[10][9]

National

Foreign

References

  1. ↑ "Cablegate: The Sultan's Name". Scoop. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  2. ↑ "Ketua Pesuruhjaya PPNBD | PPNBD". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "His Majesty pays last respects to former statesman". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  4. ↑ "Background". Anti-Corruption Bureau. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  5. ↑ "Calendar". Brunei Darussalam Library Association. 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  6. 1 2 "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty at National Youth Day celebration". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  7. ↑ "HM Sultan Brunei Appoints New Members Brunei Islamic Religious Council". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  8. ↑ "INFODEPT02-01". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  9. 1 2 3 "Berkenan berangkat ziarah jenazah » Media Permata Online". Berkenan berangkat ziarah jenazah. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  10. ↑ "Pehin Manteris". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  11. 1 2 "Berangkat menziarahi jenazah Allahyarham YDM POKSRDSP Awang Haji Ali" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2018-10-27. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
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