Mohammad Ali bin Haji Mohammad Daud (25 February 1936 – 24 October 2018) was a Bruneian aristocrat, politician and diplomat whom formerly served as the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1986 to 1989, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 2005.[1] Additionally, he was a member of the Islamic Religious Council, director of several Bruneian banks (Islamic Bank of Brunei (IBB), Takaful IBB, and IBB Transport) and the President of the Brunei Scouts from 1974 to 1979.[2]
Ali Mohammad Daud | |
|---|---|
| علي محمد داود | |
.jpg) Mohammad Ali in 1969 | |
| 2nd Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1989 – 24 May 2005 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Minister | Mohamed Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Zakaria Sulaiman |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| 1st Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports | |
| In office 21 October 1986 – 1989 | |
| Minister | Hussain Mohammad Yusof |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Selamat Munap |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 February 1936 Ujong Tanjong, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Died | 24 October 2018 (aged 82) Serusop, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Resting place | Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician and diplomat |
Early life and education
editOn 25 February 1936, Mohammad Ali was born in Kampong Ujong Tanjong, Kampong Ayer. He went for early schooling at the Pekan Brunei Malay School, and later obtained his teacher training at the Batu Lintang Teacher Training Centre in Kuching, Sarawak. Prior to pursuing legal studies at Birmingham University in the United Kingdom, he obtained his Sarawak Junior Certificate at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College (at the time called Pekan Brunei English School), alongside Zakaria Sulaiman.[3] Additionally, he completed a term in the Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford University's Foreign Service Programme.[4]
Career
editIn 1958, Mohammad Ali worked for the government as a clerk before being promoted to a number of positions, including assistant legal adviser, deputy public prosecutor, first-class referee, acting chief registrar, senior administrative officer, immigration and national registration controller, and Sir Dennis White's assistant in London. In addition, he served as the interim director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), adviser to the ACB, and senior officer in the Office of the Private and Confidential Secretary to the Sultan. He was also the previous deputy head of the Department of Diplomatic Services.[4] The ACB had a small number of investigators and support employees in its early years after being established on 1 February 1982, with him being named as its first director. Mohammad Ali has served as the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 2005.[5] On 2 May 1986, launched the Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA) at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.[6]
Brunei Scouts
editSince Mohammad Ali joined the Brunei Scouts at the age of seven, under his strong leadership, and in close collaboration with other scouts, the Scouts Association has grown by carrying out scout activities that are advantageous to its members, which are young people. He has taken part in several scouting conferences and jamborees both locally and abroad throughout his time with the organisation. For his contributions to the scout movement, he was also given a number of decorations, including the RAKIS Medal and the Merit Medal (England).[7] He was an enthusiastic member of the Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam and had served as its president in Brunei Darussalam.[4]
Later life and death
editAccording to Kadhi Court, Chapter 77 and Section 13 of the Islamic Religious Council Act, the Sultan of Brunei gave his approval for the appointment of new members, including Mohammad Ali, to the MUIB for a term of three years, beginning on 1 August 2017, and ending on 31 July 2020.[8]
At the age of 82, Mohammad Ali passed away in his home at 7.45pm on 24 October 2018, was remembered by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, during a Abdul Aziz Juned-led Jenazah prayers at his residence in Kampong Serusop, Berakas 'A' on the following day.[9][10] He was later buried in the Muslim cemetery at Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.[4]
Awards and honours
editMohammad Ali was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Raja on 21 May 1996.[10]
Awards
edit- Meritorious Youth Leader Award (2007)[7]
Honours
editMohammad Ali has earned the following honours;[10]
National
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Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Third Class (SLJ)
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka; Second Class (DPMB)[11]
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Long Service Medal (PKL)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
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Foreign
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Egypt:
Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit[11]
References
edit- ^ "Cablegate: The Sultan's Name". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Ketua Pesuruhjaya PPNBD". bruneiscouts.org.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "20 ORANG PENUNTUT2 DI BRUNEI LULUS PEPEREKSAAN "SARAWAK JUNIOR CERTIFICATE"" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 15 February 1956. pp. 12–13. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "His Majesty pays last respects to former statesman". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Background". www.acb.gov.bn. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Calendar". Brunei Darussalam Library Association. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b Lyna Mohamad; Azrol Azmi (2 August 2007). "His Majesty at National Youth Day celebration". sultanate.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "HM Sultan Brunei Appoints New Members Brunei Islamic Religious Council". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "INFODEPT02-01". www.infofoto.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Berkenan berangkat ziarah jenazah". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). 26 October 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Berangkat menziarahi jenazah Allahyarham YDM POKSRDSP Awang Haji Ali" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 27 October 2018. p. 4. Retrieved 12 January 2024.