Jaafar Abdul Aziz

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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.

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Major General (Retired)
Dato Paduka Seri
Jaafar Abdul Aziz
DPKT DSLJ SMB
جعفر عبدالعزيز
Pehin Jaafar in 2024
6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
2 April 2001 – 27 March 2003
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
29 October 1999 – 31 January 2001
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
Personal details
BornBrunei
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 Forces

Mohd Jaafar bin Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and military officer whom served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001,[1] and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.

Military career[edit]

After completing basic training, he 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 (DSSC) course 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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Honours[edit]

National[edit]

Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Jaafar was awarded the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan.[18] Known honours awarded to him are;[19]

  • Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2001) – Dato Paduka Seri[20]
  • Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
  • Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)
  • Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
  • Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
  • National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
  • Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
  • Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)
  • General Service Medal (Armed Forces)
  • Long Service Medal (Armed Forces)

Foreign[edit]

  •  Indonesia:
    • Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD; 26 February 2003)[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "MINDEF – RBLF History". mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Warga ABDB Diingatkan Kekalkan Tahap Disiplin Tinggi" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 11 April 2001. p. 11. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Upachara Perbarisan Tamat Latehan Bagi 52 Orang Rekrut2 Askar Melayu Di-Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 12 November 1969. p. 6. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Gambar2 Di-Sekitar Sambutan Hari Jadi AMDB Yang Ke-10" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 June 1971. p. 4. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  5. ^ Singh, Daljit (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 …". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Menerima mengadap Pemerintah Tertinggi ATD Thailand" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 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". Ministry of Defence. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Sumbangan derma gembirakan anak yatim". Pelita Brunei. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Board of Directors / HSE Engineering Sdn Bhd". Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Brunei joins Asia softball meet » Borneo Bulletin Online". Brunei joins Asia softball meet. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  12. ^ "More charity events for Ramadhan » Borneo Bulletin Online". More charity events for Ramadhan. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  13. ^ Tengkusyah (24 April 2016). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): YTM Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen Berangkat Ke Majlis Berbedak Sepupu YTM". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  14. ^ "News – 12.12.2019 | Kontinjen negara bawa pulang..." www.belia-sukan.gov.bn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Bersanding Ceremony of Haji Ahmad Nazrin bin Dato Paduka Hj Awang Mohammad Mahdi and Hjh Athiyyah As'ad binti Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Mejar Jeneral (R) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Mohammad Jaafar". ranoadidas.com. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Berita - Perhimpunan keluarga eratkan hubungan silaturahim..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  17. ^ Minded, Sports (29 October 2015). "The Southeast Asian Games – News: Brunei to host ASEAN Senior Golf C'ship 2016". The Southeast Asian Games – News. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  18. ^ Runa, Pg (11 August 2008). "Change your life forever by Media Oasis: Who is Who in Brunei now?". Change your life forever by Media Oasis. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  19. ^ "PEHIN-PEHIN MANTERI DAN MANTERI UGAMA KEPALA MANTERI" (PDF). adat-istiadat.gov.bn. 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. 26 February 2003. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

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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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