Kemaluddin Al-Haj

Kemaluddin Al-Haj was a politician and teacher from Brunei who previously served as the Speaker of the Legislative Council and the head of the Department of Religious Affairs.[3][4] He is the founder of several Arabic schools. The institutions included the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers College, the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls' Secondary Arabic Religious School, and the Hassanal Bolkiah Boys' Arabic Secondary School.[5]

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak
Kemaluddin Al-Haj
SPMB PSLJ
Kemaluddin in 1967
4th Speaker of Legislative Council
In office
25 September 2004 – 1 March 2011
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byOffice reconvened
Succeeded byIsa Ibrahim
In office
12 December 1981 – 13 February 1984
Preceded byAbu Bakar Umar
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born
Kemaluddin Al-Haj

1929–1930
Brunei
Died9 January 2012 (aged 82)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
SpouseSiti Rafiah
Children6, including Abdul Rahim[1]
Bey Muntassir[2]
Parent(s)Yassin Tua Orang Ali (father)
Noralam Muhammad Salleh (mother)
OccupationPolitician
Teacher
Awards2011 Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Education Award

Career

On 1 September 1962, he was appointed as the head of the Department of Religious Affairs. He would be replaced by Zain Serudin in 1970.[6] A Religious Affairs Department sponsored movie, Gema Dari Menara, was directed by and filmed at the residence of then Paduka Anak Kemaluddin.[7] He was chosen as the Speaker of the Legislative Council twice from 12 December 1981 until the council's abolishment on 13 February 1984,[8][9] and the reestablishment on 25 September 2004, he was selected as the Speaker of the Legislative Council,[10] before being replaced by Isa Ibrahim on 1 March 2011.[11]

Death

Kemaluddin died on 9 January 2012. The State Mufti, Abdul Aziz Juned conducted the funeral prayer, which was performed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and others. In a designated vehicle, the body was transported to the Kubah Makam Di Raja for burial.[12]

Personal life

Married to Pengiran Anak Datin Paduka Hajah Siti Rafiah, and they had six kids; three sons and three daughters.[13]

  • Pengiran Anak Haji 'Abdul Rahim, married to Princess Rashidah in 1996.[14]
  • Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir (1956–2009), married to Princess Amal Jefriah in 1980[15]

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

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj has earned the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Education Award (APSHOAS) in commemoration to 2011 Teachers' Day.[16] He holds the title of Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak and earned the following honours;[3]

References
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  2. "HM attends funeral of late YAM | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  3. "YANG DI-PERTUA DAN AHLI-AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA" (PDF). DEWAN MAJLIS. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  4. Pemimpin Perkhidmatan Hal Ehwal Ugama (1962–1970)
  5. "Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam | Kerajaan Nusantara". www.kerajaannusantara.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  6. Pemimpin Perkhidmatan Hal Ehwal Ugama (1962–1970)
  7. "Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei". Cinemas and Movie Memories of Brunei. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  8. "Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah » Media Permata Online". Masyarakat mainkan peranan bantu banteras jenayah rasuah. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  9. "Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian » Media Permata Online". Majlis Mesyuarat Negara: Acuan Kebruneian. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  10. "DEWAN MAJLIS" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 25 September 2004. p. 1.
  11. "DEWAN MAJLIS" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 1 March 2011. p. 1.
  12. Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2012). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: Obituary 2012". Borneo Research Bulletin. 43: 46–61.
  13. "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Ex-Speaker of LegCo passes away". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  14. "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). 1996.
  15. Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2009). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009". Borneo Research Bulletin. 40: 48–67.
  16. "Kesultanan Brunei Darussalam | Kerajaan Nusantara". www.kerajaannusantara.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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