Abdul Momin Ismail

Abdul Momin Ismail (5 December 1927 – 17 May 2008) was a politician and diplomat from Brunei who previously served as a member in the Legislative Council and the Menteri Besar of Brunei.[1]

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran
Abdul Momin Ismail
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Abdul Momin in 1970
Member of Legislative Council
In office
6 September 2004 – 17 May 2008
4th Menteri Besar
In office
15 July 1972 – 31 August 1981
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byYusuf Abdul Rahim
Succeeded byOffice abolished
State Secretary
In office
1 April 1970 – May 1972
Preceded byYusuf Abdul Rahim
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Umar
Diplomatic positions
Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
In office
1994–1995
Brunei High Commissioner to China
In office
1993–1994
Brunei High Commissioner to India
In office
1990–1993
Brunei High Commissioner to Malaysia
In office
1989–1990
Personal details
Born
Abdul Momin

5 December 1927
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died17 May 2008 (aged 80)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeTelanai Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Children4
Parent(s)Ismail Menuddin (father)
Rokiah Metassan Rajid (mother)
OccupationPolitician
Diplomat

Career

Began working with the Brunei government in 1946. Belait District's acting district officer from August 1958 until 29 September 1959. From 1963 through 1969, he served as Belait District's district officer. While Dato Mohd Taib Besar was on 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.[2]

On 15 July 1972, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed him 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.[3] High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia from 1989 to 1990, concurrently served as non-resident High Commissioner to India from 1990 until 1993; on 24 November 1990, he handed his letters of credentials to President R Venkataraman. From 1993 until 1995, served as the High Commissioner of Brunei to China.[4] Brunei's High Commissioner to the United States in 1995. Brunei's permanent representative to the United Nations from 1994 until 1995.[2]

Member of the newly reformed Legislative Council on 6 September 2004.[2]

Death

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.[5] He was buried at the Telanai Muslim Cemetery.[2]

Personal life

Married to Pengiran Anak Datin Paduka Hajah Siti Rafiah, and they have four kids; a son and three daughters,[2] notably Noraini Abdul Momin[6]

Honours
Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Abdul Momin was given the title of Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja on 25 June 1970, and earned the following honours;[7]

References
  1. "Lantekan M.B. dan S.U.K. Di-Tetapkan Mulai 1hb Julai 1974" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 January 1975. p. 1.
  2. "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  3. Brunei (1978). Brunei. behalf of the Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei. p. 155.
  4. "Diplomatic relations brunei darussalam & the people' s republic of china 1991-2006". Embassy of China in Brunei. p. 72.
  5. "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty pays last respects to late Cheteria". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  6. "Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan » Borneo Bulletin Online". Local artists donate to Pusat Ehsan. 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  7. "AHLI RASMI YANG DI LANTIK (ORANG-ORANG BERGELAR)" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 21 March 2006. p. 243.
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