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Jaafar Abdul Aziz

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Aziz is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohd Jaafar. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Mohd Jaafar bin Haji Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian aristocrat, businessman and former military officer who served as the third Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001,[1] and the sixth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Major General (Retired)
Dato Paduka Seri
Jaafar Abdul Aziz
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جعفر عبدالعزيز
Pehin Jaafar in 2024
6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
2 April 2001 (2001-04-02) – 27 March 2003 (2003-03-27)
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force
In office
29 October 1999 (1999-10-29) – 31 January 2001 (2001-01-31)
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
Personal details
Born6 August 1947
Brunei
RelationsMariam Abdul Aziz (sister)
Parent(s)Abdul Aziz Abdullah (father)
Pengiran Hajah Rashida (mother)
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Military officer
  • businessman
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service1969–2003
Rank Major General
Unit'B' Company
CommandsRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
Royal Brunei Land Force

Military career

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After enlisting and completing basic training, he then joined the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) as an officer on 30 June 1969, later promoted to junior officer on 11 December 1970.[2] During a military exercise in Berakas Camp in 1969, Cadet Jaafar was among the servicemen awarded by Prince Mohamed for excellence in shooting.[3] During the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the RBMR in 1971, the junior lieutenant was among the soldiers in the parade holding the flag of Colonel-in-chief.[4] In 1991, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) at the Australian Defence College in Canberra. On 28 October 1999, Colonel Jaafar succeeded Shari Ahmad as the Commander of the RBLF.[5][1] He became a major general on 1 February 2001.[2] Later on 2 April, he assumed leadership of the RBAF. In 2002, he called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Tony Tan in Singapore.[6] On 8 May, him alongside Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed Thailand's Chief of Defence Forces, Narong Yuthavong.[7]

Later life

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After his military career, he became a member of the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA),[8] and the advisor to the Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Masjid Improvement Committee.[9] In addition to this, Jaafar is the chairman of Richland Insurance since 2004, and board of directors of HSE Engineering.[10] Prior to their departure for the Asia Softball Masters 2022, team managers were given the national flag by the president of the Brunei Amateur Softball and Baseball Association (BASBA), Jaafar, at the Brunei International Airport.[11] In a ceremony in 2023, donations were given to 61 less fortunate groups from Kampong Jerudong 'A' and 'B' and 58 orphans. Jaafar, a consultant for Kampong Jerudong 'A' Consultative Council, delivered the gifts.[12]

Personal life

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Jaafar is married to Datin Hajah Salbiah binti Mohd Yusof, and together they are known to have two sons, Mohammed Nazlee[13] and Abdul Azeez,[14] and a daughter, Athiyyah As'ad.[15] He is also the brother of Hajah Mariam and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Setia Haji Mohd Samid.[16]

32 Brunei Darussalam Association of Senior Golfers (BDASG) golfers were in Chiang Mai for the competition that takes place from 27 to 29 October 2015. The team is vying for six championship trophies under the direction of Pehin Dato Jaafar.[17]

Legacy

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Things named after him

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Honours

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National

Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Jaafar was awarded the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan.[19] Known honours awarded to him are;[19]

Foreign

References

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  1. ^ a b "RBLF History". mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b Abu Bakar HAR (20 March 2001). "Warga ABDB Diingatkan Kekalkan Tahap Disiplin Tinggi" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). p. 12. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Upachara Perbarisan Tamat Latehan Bagi 52 Orang Rekrut2 Askar Melayu Di-Raja" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 12 November 1969. p. 6. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Gambar2 Di-Sekitar Sambutan Hari Jadi AMDB Yang Ke-10" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 2 June 1971. p. 4. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  5. ^ Daljit Singh (1 August 2003). Southeast Asian Affairs 2001. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-11-9.
  6. ^ "COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES (RBAF), MAJOR GENERAL (MG) PEHIN JAAFAR CALLS ON DEPUTY PM AND MINISTER FOR DEFENCE DR TONY TAN AT MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MINDEF)". www.nas.gov.sg. 19 September 2002. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Menerima mengadap Pemerintah Tertinggi ATD Thailand" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 8 May 2002. p. 1. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  8. ^ "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES HELD MAJLIS KHATAM AL-QUR'AN, BERTAHLIL, ORPHANS DONATION, IFTAR AND MAGHRIB PRAYER". www.mindef.gov.bn. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Sumbangan derma gembirakan anak yatim". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Board of Directors". hse.com.bn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ^ James Kon (2 November 2022). "Brunei joins Asia softball meet". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  12. ^ Rokiah Mahmud; James Kon; Azlan Othman (11 April 2023). "More charity events for Ramadhan". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  13. ^ "YTM Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen Berangkat Ke Majlis Berbedak Sepupu YTM". maharum1.rssing.com. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Kontinjen negara bawa pulang 13 pingat". www.belia-sukan.gov.bn (in Malay). 12 December 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Brunei almost certain of semis berth". bruneiolympic.org. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  16. ^ Ihsan Faridah Ibrahim (11 December 2017). "Perhimpunan keluarga eratkan hubungan silaturahim". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  17. ^ Fadhil Yunus (27 October 2015). "32 senior golfers join ASEAN amateur meet". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Web Map". Survey Department. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  19. ^ a b "PEHIN-PEHIN MANTERI DAN MANTERI UGAMA KEPALA MANTERI" (PDF). adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 4 December 2019. p. 7. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  20. ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2001. p. 18.
  21. ^ "PENGANUGERAHAN BINTANG YUDHA DHARMA UTAMA KEPADA PANGAB BRUNEI". tni.mil.id (in Indonesian). 26 February 2003. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  22. ^ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". istiadat.gov.my (in Malaysian). Retrieved 28 October 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  23. ^ "Medal for Brunei commander". The Straits Times. 13 January 2001. p. 6. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  24. ^ "An officer and a gentleman". The Straits Times. 20 September 2002. p. 4. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
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Preceded by 6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
2 April 2001 – 27 March 2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
29 October 1999 – 31 January 2001 		Succeeded by
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