Abdul Manaf Metussin
Abdul Manaf Metussin | |
|---|---|
| عبدالمناف ميتوسسين | |
 Abdul Manaf in 2018 | |
| 5th Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2022 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Ali Apong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1966 (age 57) Brunei |
| Spouse | Norlila Abdul Jalil |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Politician and businessperson |
| Cabinet | Cabinet of Brunei |
Abdul Manaf bin Metussin (born October 1966) is a Bruneian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) since 2022.
Education[edit]
Abdul Manaf was born in October 1966 and holds a Bruneian nationality.[1] He graduated from University of Leeds with honours degree in mechanical engineering and later earned his Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Bradford.[2] Moreover, he obtained a PhD in Management from Canterbury Business School.[2]
Political career[edit]
On 4 May 2016, Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) appointed him as the director of the company.[1] In a speech during the 10th Heart of Borneo Trilateral Meeting in Brunei, Abdul Manaf urged the business sector to support ecotourism and biodiversity through the HoB Initiative. The idea of attaining sustainable development among HoB member nations is one of the topics covered during the summit, which lasts from 4 to 7 September.[3] He was appointed the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy on September 20, 2018, and participated in an oath-taking ceremony later that year on October 2.[4] Later on January 4, 2021, Abdul Manaf was appointed the Chairman of RBA after an announcement made by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[5][6] Due to the cabinet's reshuffling on 7 June 2022, he has been newly appointed to replace Ali Apong as the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism.[7]
On October 26, 2022, through video conference, Dato Abdul Manaf attended the 44th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (the 44th AMAF Meeting). In light of COVID-19's effects, the Minister emphasized the significance of ASEAN's attention to economic recovery and digital economy integration, particularly with regard to issues relating to food crises, increases in the price of food and agricultural inputs, which have resulted in an increase in the cost of logistics and production.[8]
The Mandatory Reporting Directive, which would be implemented at the end of 2022 and require Brunei's major stakeholders to disclose their emissions to the Brunei Climate Change Secretariat, was one of the measures Abdul Manaf proposed for Brunei at the international level. In terms of ASEAN, through this project and with the assistance of the UN Secretariat, Brunei and the Philippines have had the chance to jointly develop the ASEAN Climate Finance Strategy's framework.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Abdul Manaf is married to Datin Paduka Dr Hjh Norlila Dato Hj Abdul Jalil, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health.
Awards and honours[edit]
Awards[edit]
Honours[edit]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka;[7] Third Class (SNB; 15 July 2017)[11]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class (PSNB) – Dato Seri Setia[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ a b "Our Board Members | Polygel Global". www.polygelglobal.net. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "Private sector welcomed to invest in HoB's ecotourism". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Timbalan-timbalan menteri angkat sumpah » Media Permata Online". Timbalan-timbalan menteri angkat sumpah. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "News 2021 - Appointment". 14 January 2021. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Board of Directors | Royal Brunei Airlines". Brunei. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ a b "His Majesty swears in new Cabinet » Borneo Bulletin Online". His Majesty swears in new Cabinet. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "THE 44th MEETING OF THE ASEAN MINISTERS ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY (44th AMAF MEETING) AND RELATED MEETINGS" (PDF). Government of Brunei. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "UN Conference Of Parties On Climate Change | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "VICE-CHANCELLOR CONFERRED THE AFEO HONORARY FELLOW | Universiti Teknologi Brunei". www.utb.edu.bn. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "HM Sultan Brunei Honours 35". HM Sultan Brunei Honours 35. Retrieved 31 December 2023.