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Not to be confused with Pengiran Abdul Momin (born 1923).
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Ismail 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.
Pengiran Abdul Momin
ڤڠيرن عبدالمومين
Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja
Abdul Momin in 1970
4th Menteri Besar of Brunei
In office
15 July 1972 – 31 August 1981
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Muhammad Yusuf
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Umar (Acting)
Other positions
Member of Legislative Council
In office
6 September 2004 – 17 May 2008
State Secretary
In office
1 April 1970 – May 1972
Preceded byTaib Besar
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Umar
Diplomatic positions
Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
In office
1994–1995
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byMohammad Daud
Ambassador of Brunei to China
In office
1993–1994
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAbdullah Mohd Jaafar
Ambassador of Brunei to India
In office
1990–1993
High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
In office
1989–1990
Succeeded byPengiran Jaya
Born5 December 1927
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died17 May 2008 (aged 80)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Burial
Telanai Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Issue4
Regnal name
Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail
HouseBolkiah
FatherPengiran Ismail
MotherPengiran Rokiah
Alma materCarleton University
Occupations
  • Politician
  • civil servant
  • diplomat
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Pengiran Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail (5 December 1927 – 17 May 2008) was a nobleman, politician and diplomat from Brunei who previously served as a member in the Legislative Council and the Menteri Besar of Brunei.[1]

Career

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Began working with the Brunei government in 1946. Belait District's assistant district officer from August 1958 until 29 September 1959. During that year, he was dispatched to Canada to undertake a public administration course at Carleton University. From 1963 through 1969, he served as Belait District's district officer. He and Abidin Abdul Rashid attended the United Nations (UN) conference on human rights for developing nations from 12 to 18 May 1964, in Kabul, Afghanistan, as delegates of Brunei.[2] While Dato Mohd Taib Besar was on his retirement vacation on 23 July 1969, he served as acting state secretary. Returned to his position as District Officer in Kuala Belait between 2 September and 1 October 1969. From April 1970 until May 1972, he became the State Secretary of Brunei.[3]

On 15 July 1972, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed Pengiran Abdul Momin as the new Menteri Besar of Brunei, and remained at this post through another council shuffle on 1 July 1974.[1] He would hold that position until 31 August 1981.[4] High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia from 1989 to 1990, concurrently served as non-resident High Commissioner to India from 1990 until 1993;[5] on 24 November 1990, he handed his letters of credentials to President R Venkataraman. From 1993 until 1995, served as the non-resident High Commissioner of Brunei to China.[6][5] Brunei's High Commissioner to the United States in 1995. Brunei's permanent representative to the United Nations from 1994 until 1995.[3]

Member of the newly reformed Legislative Council on 6 September 2004.[3]

Death

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Pengiran Abdul Momin passed away at the age of 80 on 17 May 2008. The Sultan himself, expressed his sympathies at the family's Kampong Telanai home.[7] He was buried at the Telanai Muslim Cemetery.[3]

Personal life

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Married to Datin Dayang Hajjah Masna binti Haji Yusuf and they have four kids; a son and three daughters,[3] notably Pengiran Mohammad Yassin,[8] Pengiran Noraini[9] and Pengiran Mariana.[10]

Honours

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Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Pengiran Abdul Momin was given the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja on 25 June 1970,[11] and earned the following honours;[12]

National

Foreign

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lantekan M.B. dan S.U.K. Di-Tetapkan Mulai 1hb Julai 1974" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 January 1975. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Seminar P.B.B. Di-Kabul" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 4 June 1964. p. 8. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  4. ^ Brunei (1978). Brunei. behalf of the Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei. p. 155.
  5. ^ a b "A new envoy appointed, two others transferred" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. 31 August 1993. p. 7.
  6. ^ "Diplomatic relations brunei darussalam & the people' s republic of china 1991-2006". Embassy of China in Brunei. p. 72.
  7. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty pays last respects to late Cheteria". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Mnteri-Mentri Kabinet".
  9. ^ "Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan » Borneo Bulletin Online". Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty at investiture ceremony". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2008). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008". Borneo Research Bulletin. 39: 35–53.
  12. ^ "AHLI RASMI YANG DI LANTIK (ORANG-ORANG BERGELAR)" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 21 March 2006. p. 243.
  13. ^ "Istiadat pengurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 106 orang" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 12 February 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Gambar2 Kenangan Sambutan2 Hari Jadi D.Y.M.M." (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 4.
  15. ^ "Istiadat Mengurkiakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 9 August 1967. p. 6. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  16. ^ "53 Orang Pendudok2 Daerah Belait Mendapat Kurniaan Pingat Perjuangan" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 21 April 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  17. ^ "brunei4". 4dw.net. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  18. ^ New Malaysian Who's who: West Malaysia (Vol. 2). Kasuya Pub. 1995. p. 913. ISBN 978-983-9624-02-1.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Office established
 Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
1994–1995 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
 Ambassador of Brunei to China
1993–1994 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
–
 High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
1989–1990 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by 4th Menteri Besar
15 July 1972 – August 1981 		Succeeded by
Preceded by State Secretary
1 April 1970 – May 1972 		Succeeded by
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