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Alam Abdul Rahman

Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam OBE (18 October 1918 – 14 December 1982) was a nobleman and politician whom became the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974. He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also the uncle and father-in-law of the Sultan. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.

Alam Abdul Rahman
Alam Abdul Rahman in 1960
4th Speaker of Legislative Council
In office
14 July 1971 – 30 November 1974
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byIbrahim Mohammad Jahfar
Succeeded byAbu Bakar Umar
Personal details
Born
Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam

(1918-10-18)18 October 1918
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died14 December 1982(1982-12-14) (aged 64)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
(m. 1943)
Children
List
Parents
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman (father)
  • Pengiran Fatimah (mother)
Alma materMalay College Kuala Kangsar
ProfessionPolitician
Signature

Early life and education edit

Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam was in Brunei Town born on 18 October 1918. His father, Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, one of the Wazir in Brunei, was a younger brother of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, which made him first cousin of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. His sister, Pengiran Anak Damit married Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

As the member of the Royal Family, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam began his informal education at the Brunei Town Malay School. When he came to age, he went to Malaya to study at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak, along with other members of the Royal Family.

Political career edit

Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam served as a clerk at Land Department and Judiciary Department. He also served as the Chairman of Jabatan Adat Istiadat, Ugama dan Kebajikan. He later became the Yang Di Pertua Adat Istiadat before becoming Speaker of the Legislative Council.

In honor of his contribution of the State, he was elected as the second Speaker of the Legislative Council, to replace Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jafar who died on 19 February 1971. He was sworn in on 13 July 1971 and served from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974.

Personal life edit

Family edit

Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam is born on 18 October 1918, to Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman and Pengiran Fatimah. A vizier's son. His father served as Pengiran Bendahara for 25 years, starting in 1918 and ending in his death during the Japanese occupation.[1] Additionally, he is the brother of Pengiran Anak Damit, Pengiran Anak Omar Ali,[1] Pengiran Anak Siti Kula,[2] Pengiran Anak Mohammad,[3] and Pengiran Muda Hashim. He married Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar (who became later known as "Pengiran Babu Raja", The Queen's Mother).[4] He is the great-grandson of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin.[5]

Issue edit

The couple had 9 children; among them were Pengiran Anak Salma married Tuanku Abdool Aziz al-Hajj a billionaire world and royal family. His second daughter, Pengiran Anak Saleha, who later married Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, who is also his nephew.[6] His third daughter, Pengiran Anak Zariah married Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger brother. His son, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof, who became later known as Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar, married Pengiran Anak Puteri Norain, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger sister.[7]

His son, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof, died on 13 December 2004.[8] His daughter, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.[9]

Death edit

He died on Friday, 14 December 1982, at the age of 69. He was laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong.

Legacy edit

 
Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque in 2023.

Namesake edit

Several places were named after him, including:

  • A road along Jalan Pemancha in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him.[10] The road was once known as Jalan Chevalier, named after Harvey Chevalier.[11]
  • A road along Jalan Pemancha in Kuala Belait is named after him.[12]
  • Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque, mosque built in Sengkarai in 2017.[13]
  • Muhammad 'Alam Primary School, school in Seria.[14]

Honours edit

National edit

On 27 July 1950, he was appointed Wazir, which he held the title Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah. He also received the following awards;

Foreign edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2013 with supplementary obituary 2002-2010. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2007. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty attends funeral of a Cheteria". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Berangkat Menziarahi Jenazah Al-Marhumah Pengiran Babu Raja | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2007. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. ^ Thiessen, Tamara (2012). Borneo: Sabah - Brunei - Sarawak. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841623900.
  7. ^ "Royal Bersanding Highlights Weeklong Royal Wedding Celebration". Borneo Post Online. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Berita - Kebawah DYMM berangkat ziarahi jenazah Allahyarham..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Pg Anak Hjh Damit passes away". sultanate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Jalan Pemancha 1960s". Jalan Pemancha 1960s. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Jalan Chevalier 1960s". Jalan Chevalier 1960s. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  12. ^ Carr, J. (6 December 2012). Major Companies of The Far East and Australasia 1990/91: Volume 1: South East Asia. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 5. ISBN 978-94-009-0805-5.
  13. ^ "His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai". His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Introduction". Sekolah Rendah Muhammad 'Alam Seria. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  15. ^ a b c "Ahli2 Majlis Meshuarat Negeri Yang Baharu" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. p. 4.
  16. ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Pingat Omar Ali Saifuddin" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1956. p. 5. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  • Susur Galur Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei Darussalam, 1999.
Political offices
Preceded by
Office established
1st Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara
1 July 1954 – 30 November 1981
Succeeded by
Preceded by 4th Speaker of Legislative Council
14 July 1971 – 30 November 1974
Succeeded by
Bruneian royalty
Preceded by
Mohammad Yassin
Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal-Mashuarah
1950–1982
Succeeded by
vacant

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In this Malay name there is no surname or family name The name Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman is a patronymic and the person should be referred to by their given name Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam The Arabic derived word bin or binti binte if used means son of or daughter of respectively Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam OBE 18 October 1918 14 December 1982 was a nobleman and politician whom became the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974 He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah the current Sultan of Brunei He was also the uncle and father in law of the Sultan He was also a maternal grandfather of Al Muhtadee Billah the Crown Prince Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae Wal MashuarahAlam Abdul RahmanDK SPMB DSNB OBEAlam Abdul Rahman in 19604th Speaker of Legislative CouncilIn office 14 July 1971 30 November 1974MonarchHassanal BolkiahPreceded byIbrahim Mohammad JahfarSucceeded byAbu Bakar UmarPersonal detailsBornPengiran Anak Mohammad Alam 1918 10 18 18 October 1918Brunei Town BruneiDied14 December 1982 1982 12 14 aged 64 Bandar Seri Begawan BruneiResting placeKubah Makam Di Raja Bandar Seri Begawan BruneiSpousePengiran Anak Besar m 1943 wbr ChildrenList Pengiran Anak SalmaPengiran Anak ZariahQueen SalehaPengiran Anak Yusof deceased Pengiran Anak PutehPengiran Anak Damit deceased Pengiran Anak JafaarPengiran Anak RokiahPengiran Anak MasturaPengiran Anak FathimahParentsPengiran Anak Abdul Rahman father Pengiran Fatimah mother Alma materMalay College Kuala KangsarProfessionPoliticianSignature Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Political career 3 Personal life 3 1 Family 3 2 Issue 4 Death 5 Legacy 5 1 Namesake 5 2 Honours 5 2 1 National 5 2 2 Foreign 6 ReferencesEarly life and education editPengiran Anak Mohamed Alam was in Brunei Town born on 18 October 1918 His father Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman one of the Wazir in Brunei was a younger brother of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II which made him first cousin of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III His sister Pengiran Anak Damit married Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III As the member of the Royal Family Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam began his informal education at the Brunei Town Malay School When he came to age he went to Malaya to study at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar Perak along with other members of the Royal Family Political career editPengiran Anak Mohamed Alam served as a clerk at Land Department and Judiciary Department He also served as the Chairman of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Ugama dan Kebajikan He later became the Yang Di Pertua Adat Istiadat before becoming Speaker of the Legislative Council In honor of his contribution of the State he was elected as the second Speaker of the Legislative Council to replace Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jafar who died on 19 February 1971 He was sworn in on 13 July 1971 and served from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974 Personal life editFamily edit Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam is born on 18 October 1918 to Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman and Pengiran Fatimah A vizier s son His father served as Pengiran Bendahara for 25 years starting in 1918 and ending in his death during the Japanese occupation 1 Additionally he is the brother of Pengiran Anak Damit Pengiran Anak Omar Ali 1 Pengiran Anak Siti Kula 2 Pengiran Anak Mohammad 3 and Pengiran Muda Hashim He married Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar who became later known as Pengiran Babu Raja The Queen s Mother 4 He is the great grandson of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin 5 Issue edit The couple had 9 children among them were Pengiran Anak Salma married Tuanku Abdool Aziz al Hajj a billionaire world and royal family His second daughter Pengiran Anak Saleha who later married Hassanal Bolkiah the 29th Sultan of Brunei who is also his nephew 6 His third daughter Pengiran Anak Zariah married Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah Hassanal Bolkiah s younger brother His son Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof who became later known as Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar married Pengiran Anak Puteri Norain Hassanal Bolkiah s younger sister 7 His son Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof died on 13 December 2004 8 His daughter Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit died from cancer aged 51 on 19 August 2007 9 Death editHe died on Friday 14 December 1982 at the age of 69 He was laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong Legacy edit nbsp Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque in 2023 Namesake edit Several places were named after him including A road along Jalan Pemancha in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him 10 The road was once known as Jalan Chevalier named after Harvey Chevalier 11 A road along Jalan Pemancha in Kuala Belait is named after him 12 Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque mosque built in Sengkarai in 2017 13 Muhammad Alam Primary School school in Seria 14 Honours edit National edit Main article Orders decorations and medals of Brunei On 27 July 1950 he was appointed Wazir which he held the title Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae Wal Mashuarah He also received the following awards nbsp Family Order of Laila Utama DK I 2 January 1967 Dato Laila Utama 15 nbsp Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class SPMB 23 September 1963 Dato Seri Paduka 16 Second Class DPMB 23 September 1956 17 nbsp Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class DSNB Dato Setia nbsp Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal PHBS 1 August 1968 nbsp Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal POAS 31 May 1951 15 Foreign edit nbsp Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 2 June 1953 nbsp Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire OBE 1956 15 References edit a b Negara Brunei Darussalam obituary 2013 with supplementary obituary 2002 2010 Free Online Library www thefreelibrary com Retrieved 22 October 2023 Negara Brunei Darussalam obituary 2007 Free Online Library www thefreelibrary com Retrieved 22 October 2023 Sultanate News Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty attends funeral of a Cheteria www sultanate com Retrieved 22 October 2023 Berangkat Menziarahi Jenazah Al Marhumah Pengiran Babu Raja Brunei s No 1 News Website www brudirect com Retrieved 24 April 2020 Negara Brunei Darussalam obituary 2007 Free Online Library www thefreelibrary com Retrieved 22 October 2023 Thiessen Tamara 2012 Borneo Sabah Brunei Sarawak Bradt Travel Guides ISBN 9781841623900 Royal Bersanding Highlights Weeklong Royal Wedding Celebration Borneo Post Online 13 April 2015 Retrieved 24 April 2020 Berita Kebawah DYMM berangkat ziarahi jenazah Allahyarham www pelitabrunei gov bn Retrieved 28 January 2023 Sultanate News Negara Brunei Darussalam Pg Anak Hjh Damit passes away sultanate com Retrieved 28 January 2023 Jalan Pemancha 1960s Jalan Pemancha 1960s Retrieved 28 January 2023 Jalan Chevalier 1960s Jalan Chevalier 1960s Retrieved 28 January 2023 Carr J 6 December 2012 Major Companies of The Far East and Australasia 1990 91 Volume 1 South East Asia Springer Science amp Business Media p 5 ISBN 978 94 009 0805 5 His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai Retrieved 20 February 2023 Introduction Sekolah Rendah Muhammad Alam Seria Retrieved 21 February 2023 a b c Ahli2 Majlis Meshuarat Negeri Yang Baharu PDF Pelita Brunei p 4 D Y M M Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda PDF Pelita Brunei 2 October 1963 p 2 Retrieved 18 July 2023 Pingat Omar Ali Saifuddin PDF Pelita Brunei 1 October 1956 p 5 Retrieved 21 October 2023 Susur Galur Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei Darussalam 1999 Political officesPreceded byOffice established 1st Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara1 July 1954 30 November 1981 Succeeded byYusof Mohamed AlamPreceded byIbrahim Mohammad Jahfar 4th Speaker of Legislative Council14 July 1971 30 November 1974 Succeeded byAbu Bakar UmarBruneian royaltyPreceded byMohammad Yassin Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae Wal Mashuarah1950 1982 Succeeded byvacantPortals nbsp Biography nbsp Royalty nbsp Monarchy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alam Abdul Rahman amp oldid 1196104866, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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