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Not to be confused with Pengiran Abdul Momin (born 1927).
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Othman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Pengiran Abdul Momin. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Setia Jaya
Pengiran Abdul Momin
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ڤڠيرن عبدالمومين
Official portrait
Member of Legislative Council
In office
6 September 2004 – 31 August 2005
Ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia
In office
1993–2001
Preceded byBadaruddin Othman
Succeeded byHusin Ahmad
Personal details
Born(1923-03-09)9 March 1923
Kampong Bakut Cina, Kampong Ayer, Brunei
Died9 March 2006(2006-03-09) (aged 83)
Brunei
SpouseMasurai Mohammad
Alma materSultan Idris Training College
Occupation
  • Diplomat
  • politician
  • teacher

Pengiran Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Othman[a] (9 March 1923 – 9 March 2006) was a diplomat, educator, and noble politician renowned for his distinguished career, which included serving as the confidential clerk to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in 1961, private and confidential secretary to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah from 1968 to 1992, and ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia from 1993 to 2001. He also served as a member of the Legislative Council (LegCo) from 2004 to 2005.

Serving Brunei throughout his life, Pengiran Abdul Momin made contributions to advancements in education and religion. He was honoured to lead the event while carrying the Al-Quran and was instrumental in the historic move of Kajang Mosque to Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Before formal religious schools were established in 1956, he was one of the first to push for the inclusion of Islamic education in both Malay and English schools.[2]

Early life and education

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Pengiran Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Othman was born on 9 March 1923 in Kampong Bakut Cina, a village within Kampong Ayer. As a student teacher in 1939, he began his professional life. He served as a trainee teacher at Jalan Pemancha Malay School in Brunei Town, now known as Bandar Seri Begawan, from 1934 to 1939.[3] He enrolled as a student at the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC) in Tanjong Malim from October to December 1941, but was forced to leave to his country with the outbreak of the Second World War. He returned to the SITC in September 1946 and completed in January 1948.[4][5]

Career

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Pengiran Abdul Momin began his career as a teacher trainee at Brunei Town Malay School in 1940 and at Labu Estate School in Temburong in 1941. He then served as an assistant teacher at Temburong Malay School in 1945 and at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Malay School in Muara in 1949. By 1952, he had advanced to the position of assistant head teacher, grade II, and in 1956, he became an acting school inspector.[4][6] He was renowned for being one of the thinkers who recommended that Islamic religious instruction be provided in Malay and English schools throughout the country prior to the establishment of Islamic religious schools on a systematic basis in 1956.[2]

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin (first from the left) and Pengiran Abdul Momin (first from the right) at the Brunei Airport on 5 March 1961

In 1959, he was appointed as a school inspector for Brunei Town Malay School and later elected as a member of the Chinese School Board of Inspectors. In 1961, he was promoted to the role of schools supervisor.[4] He also served on the scholarship committee, which enabled him to select students for Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah in Singapore and Brunei’s Government English Schools. Along with two others, Pengiran Abdul Momin travelled to Kuala Lumpur on 5 March 1961 to represent Brunei in an International Quran Recital Competition.[7][8]

Abbas Al-Sufri (left) and Pengiran Abdul Momin (right) at the 1968 coronation ceremony

Pengiran Abdul Momin was named confidential clerk to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in 1961. During the 1962 haj, he was a member of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III's entourage.[6] On 1 August 1968, Pengiran Abdul Momin played a role in the coronation ceremony of Hassanal Bolkiah as the 29th sultan of Brunei, which was held at Lapau, Brunei Town. He carried the Tungkat Ajai, one of the 25 royal regalia used during the grand ceremony, while Abbas Al-Sufri carried the Kuching Emas.[9] He was then named private and confidential secretary to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1968.[6] In conjunction to Prince Mohamed Bolkiah's wedding in 1976, a 2-foot (0.61 m) long golden dagger was presented by him at Istana Darul Hana.[10] His tenure as private and confidential secretary ended in 1992, when he retired.[6]

Around 1992, Pengiran Abdul Momin served as deputy president of the Persatuan Kesatuan Islam Brunei before being recalled to government service. He was appointed ambassador to Indonesia, serving from 1993 to 2001,[3] during which he signed the agreement that established diplomatic relations between Brunei and North Korea on 7 January 1999. During his tenure, he was also a board member of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation from 1993 and again from 2000 to 2002.[6] On 9 January 2002, he established and registered Kolej IGS (KIGS).[11] Additionally, he held membership in the Islamic Religious Council and the Privy Council, among other state bodies.[6]

Although not initially appointed to the newly revived LegCo on 6 September 2004,[12] Pengiran Abdul Momin was later sworn in on 25 September.[13] On 28 September, he backed a motion, recalling past unrest that led to the suspension of the 1959 Constitution, and prayed for lasting peace and stability.[14] He also called on the government to provide educational support for children from low-income families to prevent neglect and ignorance.[15] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah approved the appointment of new LegCo members on 31 August 2005, with the dissolution of the previous council announced by the Prime Minister's Office on 1 September. This marked the end of Pengiran Abdul Momin's brief tenure in the council and his political career.[16][6]

Death

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Pengiran Abdul Momin died at the age of 83 on 9 March 2006. His funeral was attended by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, who joined the congregational funeral prayer at his residence in Kampong Sungai Akar.[5] Other notable guests included members of the royal family such as Prince Abdul Malik, and Princess Masna Bolkiah were also in attendance.[3] Half-mast flying of the flags was mandated.[5]

Personal life

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Pengiran Abdul Momin was married to Datin Hajah Masurai binti Mohammad, and together they have 17 children, comprising 9 boys and 8 girls.[3] Among their children are Pengiran Haji Mohd Alimin,[17] Pengiran Haji Mohd Shahrimin,[17] Pengiran Haji Mohd Waslimin, who serves as a member of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam Executive Committee[18] and former manager of DPMM FC,[19] Pengiran Haji Mohd Yamin, who is the acting chairman of the board of directors of KIGS,[20] and Pengiran Hajah Fatimah, an executive officer at KIGS.[21]

Titles, styles and honours

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Titles and styles

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Personal standard of Pengiran Setia Jaya

On 14 March 1969, Pengiran Abdul Momin was honoured by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah with the cheteria title of Pengiran Setia Jaya, bearing the style Yang Amat Mulia.[22]

Awards

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He has been given the following awards:[4][5]

  • Tokoh Guru Berbakti (1995)
  • Anugerah Tokoh Bakti Hijrah 1422 (2001)[2][23]
  • Tokoh Guru Suluh Budiman (2003)

Honours

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Pengiran Abdul Momin has been bestowed the following honours:[4][5]

National

Foreign

Things named after him

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  • Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin Primary School, a school in Kuala Belait.[32]
  • Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Abdul Momin Religious School, a religious school in Kampong Pandan.[33]

Notes

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  1. ^ The alternate spelling of his given name is "Pengiran Abdul Mumin" rather than "Pengiran Abdul Momin."[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Memelok Ugama Islam" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 28 December 1977. p. 5. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Abu Bakar HAR (4 April 2001). "Bersedia sumbangkan bakti" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 5. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d Hj Minor Absah (11 March 2006). "Sultan at prayer for late state dignitary". sultanate.com. Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e "The Founder of Kolej IGS". kolejigs.edu.bn. Kolej IGS. 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Abu Bakar Haji Abd. Rahman (15 March 2006). "Kebawah DYMM berangkat menziarahi jenazah seorang Cheteria" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Horton, A.V.M. (1 January 2006). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2006". Borneo Research Bulletin. Borneo Research Council. Retrieved 20 December 2023 – via Free Online Library.
  7. ^ "Inche Sabtu bin Ahmad (nombor dua dari kiri) dan Awang Mohamed Yusof bin ..." (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 15 March 1961. p. 5. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  8. ^ "2 Wakil Brunei Dalam Pertandingan" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 1 March 1961. p. 3. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Gambar2 di-Istiadat Berpuspa Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia" (PDF). www.hmjubliemas.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 7 August 1968. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 22 September 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Milestone". www.kolejigs.edu.bn. Pengiran Abdul Momin. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Lantikan Ahli-Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 15 September 2004. p. 3. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  13. ^ a b Sahari Akim (29 September 2004). "Upacara Mengangkat Sumpah" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 6. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  14. ^ Abdullah Asgar (6 October 2004). "Suara dan fikiran rakyat perlu didengar" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 12. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  15. ^ Hajt Dayang HK; Siti Aishah HS (6 October 2004). "Tapak skim perumahan tidak mencukupi" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 11. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  16. ^ Haji Timbang Bakar (7 September 2005). "Perlantikan Keahlian Baru Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 3. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Milestones". www.kolejigs.edu.bn. Kolej IGS. 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 19 June 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  18. ^ Fadhil Yunus (12 October 2022). "Brunei under-17 team return home". borneobulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  19. ^ Samle Haji Jait (14 January 2012). "Perlawanan Bola Sepak Amal Kelab Bola Sepak DPMM dengan CR United FC dari Thailand" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 23. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  20. ^ Salawati Haji Yahya (15 July 2019). "KIGS, UTB jalin kerjasama". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Media Permata Online. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  21. ^ Rohani Haji Abdul Hamid. "Kolej IGS pelbagaikan perkembangan pendidikan selaras SPN21" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 11. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  22. ^ "Dua Orang Di-Kurniakan Gelaran Cheteria" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 19 March 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  23. ^ Haji Ahmad HS (28 March 2001). "Tiga tokoh terima Anugerah Bakti Hijrah" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  24. ^ "27 orang di-kurniakan bintang2, pingat2 kebesaran" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 7 January 1970. p. 8. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Gambar atas menunjokkan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan ..." (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 12 August 1970. p. 8. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  26. ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Hari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  27. ^ "Istiadat mengurnia kan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 63 orang" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 6 December 1967. p. 6. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  28. ^ "Istiadat Mengurniakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 Sepuloh Orang Di-Anu Gerahkan Gelaran Dato" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 27 September 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  29. ^ "Istiadat Pengurniaan Bintang2 Kebesaran Hari Jadi D.Y.M.M." (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 3 October 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  30. ^ "Istiadat mengurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 106 orang" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Pelita Brunei. 12 February 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  31. ^ "Senarai Kurniaan Hari Keputeraan" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 5 October 1960. p. 1. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  32. ^ Noraisah Muhammed (16 April 2016). "550 murid sertai program keagamaan senegara". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  33. ^ Jabatan Pengajian Islam (12 April 2021). "Amalan berjimat cermat lahirkan masyarakat bijak, progresif" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 19. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
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Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia
August 1986 – March 1987 		Succeeded by
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