Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar
Pengiran Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Abu Bakar (born 23 September 1945) is a nobleman and formerly a police officer from Brunei who previously served as the Controller of the Royal Customs and Excise of Brunei, member of the Royal Succession Council, member of the Royal Council, and the head of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department (Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara). He was one of the concept contributors for the change in the name of the Police Force to the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) as a Royal Dignitary, a State Dignitary, and a Member of Councils. Notably, he also made changes to the flag, the pattern, and the uniform color of the department's officers and staffs during his tenure as the Controller of the Royal Customs and Excise.[1]
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| Born | Abdul Aziz 23 September 1945 Kianggeh, Brunei Town, British Protectorate of Brunei | ||||
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||
| Father | Abu Bakar Umar | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
| Occupation | Police officer | ||||
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Early life and education
Abdul Aziz was born on 23 September 1945, in Kampong Kianggeh, Brunei Town, to Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar bin Pengiran Umar.[2] He began his elementary education at Pekan Brunei Malay School in 1954, followed by Jamalul Alam Malay School, Ahmad Tajuddin Malay School (1956–1958), St. Michael's School (1958–1959), and Anthony Abell College (1959-1966).[1]
Career
Enlisting as a police officer (Inspector) on 1 January 1967, and serving until 28 November 1971. He was appointed as the Deputy Controller of the Royal Customs and Excise of Brunei on 29 November 1971, and served in that capacity until 1975. From 1975 to 31 March 2000, he served as the Royal Controller of Customs and Excise of Brunei. From 20 August 1986 to 1 April 2000, he was appointed Grand Chamberlain,[1] and later be promoted to Chief of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 1 April 2000.[3] On 8 April 2021, he would be succeeded by Idris Abdul Kahar.[4]
Personal life
Marriage
Abdul Aziz would marry Princess Masna Bolkiah, the first ceremony, Istiadat Berjarum-jarum was held at Istana Darul Hana on 16 October 1969. Followed by several other ceremonies for the rest of the month such as; Istiadat Membuka Gendang Jaga-jaga on the 23rd, Istiadat Menghantar Pertunangan on the 24th, Istidata Berbedak on the 30th and Istiadat Akad Nikah on the 31st. The ceremony would carry on well into the following month with Istiadat Berinai on the 5th, Istiadat Bersanding on the 6th, Istiadat Muleh Tiga Hari on the 9th, Istiadat Pengantin Lelaki on the 10th and lastly the Istiadat Menutup Gendang Jaga-jaga on that same day.[2]
Issue
Together they have a total of 5 children:
Hobbies
He spends his free time playing sports and working in the welfare system.
Honours
National honours
Abdul Aziz was bestowed the title of Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah, and earned the following honours;[10]
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – Dato Seri Utama (15 July 1972)
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Armed Forces Service Medal (PBLI).gif)
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Long Service Medal (PKL)
Proclamation of Independence of Brunei Medal – 10 March 1997
Coronation Medal – 1 August 1968.jpg.webp)
Golden Jubilee Medal – (5 October 2017).gif)
Silver Jubilee Medal – (5 October 1992)
Foreign honours
Thailand: Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
References
- "BRUNEIresources.com - YAM Pengiran Anak Aziz". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- "Istiadat Perkahwinan Di-Raja Akan Berlangsong Pada 6hb Nobember 1969" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 15 October 1969. p. 1.
- "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Sejarah Yang Di-Pertua". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- "New Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara appointed » Borneo Bulletin Online". New Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara appointed. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- "China-Brunei ties boost economic, social development » Borneo Bulletin Online". China-Brunei ties boost economic, social development. 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- "Welcome to Butra HeidelbergCement Sdn. Bhd". www.bruneicement.com. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Her Majesty attends "Bersanding" ceremony". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- "Celebrating academic excellence with royalty » Borneo Bulletin Online". Celebrating academic excellence with royalty. 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- "Berita - Timbalan Sultan berangkat rasmikan Muzium..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- "KEPALA CHETERIA" (PDF). Jambatan Adat Istiadat Negara. 4 December 2019. p. 2.