Alam Abdul Rahman
| Mohamed Alam محمد عالم | |
|---|---|
| Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah | |
 Mohamed Alam in 1960 | |
| 4th Speaker of Legislative Council | |
| In office 14 July 1971 – 30 November 1974 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar |
| Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Umar |
| Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara | |
| In office 1 July 1954 – 30 November 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Yusof Mohamed Alam |
| Born | 18 October 1918 Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 14 December 1982 (aged 64) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Burial | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | List
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| Father | Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman |
| Mother | Pengiran Fatimah |
| Signature |  |
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.
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 Wazirs 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 of 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 was 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).[4] He is the great-grandson of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin.[5]
Issue[edit]
The couple's nine children together are as follows:[6]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Yusof (24 June 1948 – 13 December 2004),[7] married to Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah[8][9]
- Pangiran Anak Haji Puteh (born 19 January 1951),[10] ambassador of Brunei to the United States and Japan
- Pengiran Anak Haji Ja'afar (born 1951), executive chairman of Jati Transport[11]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (born 7 October 1946),[12] married to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah[13][14]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah (born 3 October), married to Prince Mohamed Bolkiah[15]
- Pangiran Anak Hajah Rokiah (born 17 July 1950s), married to Pangiran Anak Apong[16]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit (6 May 1956 – 19 August 2007), married to Pangiran Haji Muhammad Ayub[17]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Mastura (6 January 1960 – 26 July 2016),[18] married to Pengiran Haji Yura Perkasa[19]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Fatimah (born 9 April 1962)[20]
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.[5]
Legacy[edit]
Namesake[edit]
Several places were named after him, including:
- A road along Jalan Pemancha in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him.[21] The road was once known as Jalan Chevalier, named after Harvey Chevalier.[22]
- A road along Jalan Pemancha in Kuala Belait is named after him.[23]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque, mosque built in Sengkarai in 2017.[24]
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;
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK I; 2 January 1967) – Dato Laila Utama[25]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB; 23 September 1963) – Dato Seri Paduka;[26] Second Class (DPMB; 23 September 1956)[27]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1 August 1968)
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS; 31 May 1951)[25]
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Foreign[edit]
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (2 June 1953)
Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE; 1956)[25]
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References[edit]
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- ^ "Berangkat Menziarahi Jenazah Al-Marhumah Pengiran Babu Raja | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2007. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Awang.), Abdul Aziz bin Awang Juned (Pehin Tuan Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji (1999). As Guest of Allah with Members of Brunei Royal Family: A Memoir. Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 219. ISBN 978-99917-34-02-6.
- ^ "Berita - Kebawah DYMM berangkat ziarahi jenazah Allahyarham..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Seorang pembesar negara kembali ke rahmatullah" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 15 December 2004. p. 16. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Royal Bersanding Highlights Weeklong Royal Wedding Celebration". Borneo Post Online. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ Rozan Yunos. "Pengiran Indera Negara Pengiran Anak Haji Puteh ibni Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam". US-ASEAN Business Council Website. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Rano Iskandar (12 November 2018). "Jati Transport's Customer Day". rano360.com. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Muhammad Abd Latiff (1998). Crown Prince (in Malay). Jawatankuasa Penerbitan Istiadat Pemashyhuran Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota, Jabatan Pusat Sejarah, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. p. 7.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
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- ^ Kay, Benjamin; Bootman, Cara (1999). Who's who in Asia and the Pacific Nations. International Biographical Centre. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-948875-63-2.
- ^ Abdul Aziz bin Awang Juned (Pehin Tuan Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang.) (1999). As Guest of Allah with Members of Brunei Royal Family: A Memoir. Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 14. ISBN 978-99917-34-02-6.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Pg Anak Hjh Damit passes away". sultanate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Saerah Haji Abdul Ghani (27 July 2016). "Berangkat menziarahi jenazah Allahyarhamah Pengiran Anak Hajah Mastura". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Amin Hosni (4 August 2008). "Their Majesties attend wedding". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Royalty visit Supa Save". borneobulletin.com.bn. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "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 & 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.
- ^ 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.
