Mustappa bin Sirat

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Sirat is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mustappa. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Mustappa bin Sirat (born 4 October 1957) is a diplomat and politician in the Government of Brunei. He took office as the Minister of Communications from 2015 to 2018 and also as the Deputy Minister of Defence.^[1]

Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Mustappa Sirat PSNB DPMB
Deputy Minister Mustappa Sirat in 2013
6th Minister of Communications
In office 22 October 2015 – 29 January 2018
Monarch	Hassanal Bolkiah
Preceded by	Abdullah Bakar
Succeeded by	Abdul Mutalib
Other positions 3rd Deputy Minister of Defence In office 29 May 2010 – 22 October 2015 Minister Hassanal Bolkiah Preceded by Yasmin Umar Succeeded by Abdul Aziz Tamit
Diplomatic positions Brunei High Commissioner to Pakistan In office 18 March 2003 – 4 November 2004
Personal details
Born	Mustappa (1957-10-04) 4 October 1957 (age 66) Seria, Belait, Brunei
Spouse	Jamilah Mohd Yussof
Children	1
Alma mater	(BA)
Profession	Politician and diplomat

Early life

Mustappa Sirat is born in Seria, Belait, Brunei on 4 October 1957.^[2] His career began as an English teacher in Berakas English School prior to working with the government.^[3]

Political career

In November 1982, Mustappa started working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the director general in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)–Brunei division and later the Policy Planning Department. In 1985, he became Brunei's second secretary to the United Kingdom, and later posted to Paris, France and Geneva, Switzerland. Moreover, he was the high commissioner to Pakistan from 18 March 2003 to 4 November 2004.^[4] Once returning to Brunei, Mustappa was reappointed as the Deputy Permanent Secretary, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in June 2005.^[5] Posted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as their Permanent Secretary on 12 October 2007.^[3]

From 26 to 28 September 2010, Minister Mustappa visited Singapore and discussed with Teo Chee Hean, ways to strengthen relationships between Brunei and Singapore.^[6] He met with Ashton B. Carter to discuss future collaborations between the two nations in Washington, United States on 27 June 2013.^[7] On 22 October 2015, an announcement was made by the Minister of Defence and Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah,^[8] about the new cabinet members of the 2015 reshuffle,^[9] Dato Mustappa became the new minister in the Ministry of Communications.^[10][11] China Ambassador to Brunei, Madame Yang Jian, visited Minister Mustappa and congratulated him on his newly appointed position, followed by discussions focusing on improving transportation and communication between the two nations on 18 November.^[12] After the 2018 cabinet reshuffle on 30 January 2018, Abdul Mutalib would succeed Dato Mustappa in his position as the minister.^[13]

Personal life

Dato Mustappa is married to Hajah Jamilah binti Pengiran Haji Mohd Yussof and has one son together.^[14] He participated in the Fadhil Yunus & Adib Noor The BMW Golf Cup Brunei 2021 on 17 September 2022.^[15]

Honours

See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

•   Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class (PSNB) – Dato Seri Setia^[1]
•   Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2006) – Dato Paduka^[16][17]
•   Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)^[17]
•   Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)^[17]

External links

• CHIEFS OF DEFENSE (CHOD) ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014 – 4 NOVEMBER 2014

References

1. "HM: Cabinet reshuffle is of 'vital importance' - The Scoop". thescoop.co. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
2. "Keluaran Khas Sempena Pelantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 12 June 2010. p. 7.
3. Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
4. Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2003. p. 50.
5. "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Deputy Sultan visits Defence Ministry". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
6. "Bruneian Deputy Minister of Defence Calls on DPM Teo". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
7. "News - DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE'S WORKING VISIT..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
8. Press, C. Q. (10 May 2013). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. p. 229. ISBN 978-1-4522-9937-2.
9. "Brunei New Cabinet Ministers 2015". Brunei New Cabinet Ministers 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
10. "Mentor-Menteri Kabinet Negara Brunei Darussalam 2010-2015". Information Department - Prime Minister's Office. 18 November 2010.
11. "Menteri-Menteri Kabinet Negara Brunei Darussalam 2015-2020". www.councils.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 January 2018.
12. "Chinese Ambassador Yang Jian Calls On Minister of Communications of Brunei". bn.china-embassy.gov.cn. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
13. Bandial, Ain (30 January 2018). "HM: Cabinet reshuffle is of 'vital importance'". The Scoop. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
14. "BRUNEIresources.com - Haji Mustappha". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
15. "BMW Golf Cup tees off » Borneo Bulletin Online". BMW Golf Cup tees off. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
16. "Brunei Honours 2006". Brunei Honours 2006. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
17. DEWAN MAJLIS (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 5 March 2016. p. 2.

Political offices
Preceded by Abdullah Bakar	6th Minister of Communications 22 October 2015 – 29 January 2018	Succeeded by Abdul Mutalib
Preceded by Yasmin Umar	3rd Deputy Minister of Defence 29 May 2010 – 22 October 2015	Succeeded by Abdul Aziz Tamit