Abdul Wahab Juned

Abdul Wahab bin Juned (born 2 May 1949) is a politician and civil servant from Brunei who served as the country's Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he is a member of the Core Group of the Brunei Darussalam Economic Council (BDEC) and serves on committees focused on economic policy facilitation, infrastructure, finance, and the promotion of trade and services.

Early life and education Abdul Wahab bin Juned, born on 2 May 1949, is originally from Kampong Setia Pahlawan Lama, Kampong Ayer.

Abdul Wahab earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biology from the University of Salford on 10 July 1975, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of London on 1 August 1978. He later completed a Master of Science in Biology and Biological Education from the University of York on 8 July 1983. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, studying from 3 August 1992 to 2 August 1993.

He was named Director General of the BDEC Secretariat from 2000 to 2001, and his role there included supervising the council's national economic revitalisation measures following the 1997 Asian financial crisis. In 2001, he was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the PMO, a position he held until his retirement from the public sector in 2004. In order to explore bilateral programs covered under the Broadcasting MOU, such as cooperative TV and radio productions and student activities, he met with the group from Singapore in 2011. A delegation led by Singaporean MP Zaqy Mohamad paid him a courtesy call at the PMO on 25 June 2011, as part of their visit for the co-production of "Xpedisi Siswa" and "Titian Minda 2011" with MediaCorp Singapore.

On 12 September 2012, Abdul Wahab, in his welcoming remarks, highlighted the premier talk at the Knowledge Convention on the crucial role of women in family health, emphasising research on the role of parents in shaping a credible society. On 25 June 2013, he stressed at the Launching Ceremony of the Flag Waving Campaign the importance of displaying national pride through flag waving as a symbol of unity and love for the country, especially during celebrations like the Sultan's birthday, and warned against attitudes that could weaken national identity.

In order to track the development of the new extension building for the Information Department and the Anti-Corruption Bureau project under the 10th National Development Plan (RKN 10), Abdul Wahab went with Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah on 28 May 2014. He underlined on 11 September, the value of civic engagement and consciousness in producing future leaders and preserving Bruneian identity. He emphasized that civic engagement is essential for successful leadership and comprehending community needs in addition to academic knowledge, highlighting the importance of cultural and societal values that should not be overlooked in spite of improvements in education and experience.

At the Civil Service Institute (IPA) on 8 August 2015, Abdul Wahab presided over the launch of Dewan Ittisal, a new e-learning and e-conference training hall designed to increase the availability of digital training resources for public workers. On 27 August, he stressed the importance of young people drawing inspiration and guidance from their parents, teachers, and national leaders to navigate life's complexities. He highlighted the need for education and socio-cultural values to counteract negative influences and urged students to balance their knowledge with Brunei's values, emphasising hard work, independence, and loyalty to the nation.

He was replaced as deputy minister by Hamdan Abu Bakar and Roselan Daud in a cabinet reshuffle ordered by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 22 October 2015.

Personal life Abdul Wahab is married to Datin Hajjah Hasnah binti Haji Apong @ Abdul Rahman and has one daughter and one son. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing golf.

Honours Abdul Wahab has earned the following honours; ''