Husin Ahmad

Husin bin Ahmad (Malay: Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Husin bin Ahmad) or sometimes spelled Hussin Ahmad,[1] is a Bruneian soldier who served as the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1994 until 1997.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ahmad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Husin. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Harimau Padang Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Husin Ahmad
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Husin Ahmad in the 1960s
3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
30 September 1994 – 29 September 1997
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded bySulaiman Damit
Succeeded byAbidin Ahmad
1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
17 September 1991 – 10 August 1994
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byShari Ahmad
Diplomatic positions
Brunei Ambassador to Jordan
In office
10 July 2001 – 8 May 2006
Preceded byAbdul Saman Kahar
Succeeded byAbdul Mokti Daud
Personal details
Born
Husin

(1944-07-11) 11 July 1944
Keriam, Tutong, Brunei
Parent(s)Ahmad Mali (father)
Halimah Hussin (mother)
ProfessionSoldier
Diplomat
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service?–1997
Rank Major General
CommandsRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
Royal Brunei Land Forces

Early life and education

Husin is the son of Dayang Hajah Halimah bte Hussin and Awang Ahmad bin Mali. He was born on 11 July 1944 in Kampong Keriam, Tutong.[2]

Military career

Members of the Brunei Malay Army participated in a historic incident on October 8, 1966, when they searched for the North Kalimantan National Army group's remnants in the Temburong District's forested area. Junior lieutenants Musa Ya'akub and Husin Ahmad were given instructions to carry out the duty with their respective platoons. They, along with their company, have successfully arrested four rebels in Sungai Mani, Batang Duri, in the Temburong District jungle, using their unwavering perseverance and thorough military training.[3]

On 17 September 1991, he would became the first local commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).[4] Husin would hold that position for an estimated 3 years before being succeeded by Shari Ahmad on 10 August 1994.[5] Moreover, Major general Husin became the commander of the RBAF on 30 September 1994, and would held it until 29 September 1997.[3]

Later life

After his military career, he was the Brunei high commissioner to Amman, Jordan from 10 July 2001 to 8 May 2006.[6] Husin Ahmad has the title of Pehin Datu Harimaupadang and has been assigned to the Additional Manteri 32 in the Legislative Council.[7] Husin Ahmad, who serves as the Chairman of the Council's Supreme Committee, Ibnu Baa'sith Apong, and Mohammad Daud were present for the Sultan's departure from the Royal Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Polo Club on 1 August 2016.[8]

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

Pehin Dato Husin was awarded the title of Pehin Datu Harimau Padang by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 3 March 1975.[2] Examples of honours awarded to him;[9]

References
  1. "YANG DIMULIAKAN PEHIN DATU HARIMAU PADANG MEJAR JENERAL (B) DATO PADUKA SERI HAJI AWANG HUSIN BIN AHMAD" (PDF). Rencana Tokoh Dalam Majalah Pusaka. Pusat Sejarah: 2.
  2. "@bruneiroyalfamily: Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Harimau Padang Mejar Jeneral Bersara Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Husin bin Ahmad merupakan Manteri Tambahan di Bawah Manteri 32 dengan gelaran Pehin Datu Harimau Padang". Instagram. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  3. "Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB » Media Permata Online". Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB. 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  4. "46 years of achievements". Borneo Bulletin. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  5. "MINDEF - RBLF History". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  6. "Previous Head of Missions". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  7. "SENARI NAMA‐NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG‐ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN - MANTERI TAMBAHAN DI BAWAH MANTERI 32" (PDF). Adat-Istiadat. 2022-03-14. p. 12. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  8. "Pegawai-Pegawai Bersara ABDB Zahirkan Rasa Kesyukuran | Brunei's No.1 News Website". brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  9. "BRUNEIresources.com - Pehin Manteris". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  10. "194 Orang Di-korniakan Bintang2 Kebesaran dan Pingat2 Kehormatan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 11 February 1976. p. 1.
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