Abu Bakar Jambol

Abu Bakar bin Jambol (1897–1976) was a Bruneian aristocrat, civil servant and community leader of Tutong descent. He served as a member of the ("Seven Branches") committee from 1953 to 1954, tasked with gathering public opinions on the proposed constitution of Brunei from both rural and urban communities. The committee produced an extensive report and provided valuable guidance to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III during the drafting process.

Biography Abu Bakar bin Jambol, born in 1897 in Kampung Suran, Tutong District, never attended school or received formal education. He began his government service in 1929 and later served as the Tutong District Officer. During the 1940s, he worked as a foreman and eventually became the religious judge of Tutong, handling household affairs. By 1950, he was teaching religion and the Qur'an at Bukit Bendera School and Tutong Mosque.

In another notable event on 14 October 1959, Abu Bakar joined a delegation of 21 representatives from Tutong District, comprising penghulus, village heads, and imams, to visit Istana Darul Hana. The group offered their congratulations to the Sultan on granting Brunei's constitution and pledged the people's cooperation for the nation's progress. They also endorsed the appointments of Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar as Menteri Besar and Wan Ahmad Umar as the first State Secretary. The delegation acknowledged Pengiran Abu Bakar's effective leadership and expressed their hope for his continued service as Tutong District Officer.

Abu Bakar further demonstrated his loyalty during the sultan's visit to Tutong on 26 January 1963. Speaking on behalf of the local community, he delivered a formal address denouncing rebellion and reaffirming allegiance to the Sultan. His heartfelt speech, delivered during a celebration attended by approximately 1,000 people, symbolised the Tutong people's steadfast support for the monarchy during a challenging period of unrest.

Abu Bakar died in 1976. He was laid to rest at Sugan Muslim Cemetery, Bukit Bendera, Pekan Tutong. Haji Adnan served as president of the Brunei Students' Association in the United Kingdom and later became the manager of Syarikat PHA Bakar bin Jambol Petrol Station. Haji Abdi Manaf contributed as the former chairman of the Brunei Scouts, while Haji Kamaluddin was a member of the Brunei Youth Council. Meanwhile, Haji Abdul Hamid dedicated his career to education as a teacher at the Brunei Malay Teachers College.

Titles, styles and honours Titles and styles On behalf of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, Pengiran Anak Safar traveled to Kampong Suran, Tutong, on 12 October 1960, to formally confer the title of on Abu Bakar, in recognition of his achievements and status. On 5 September 1974, he received the upgraded title of , 12 October 1960 – 6 September 1974: 6 September 1974 – 1976:

Honours Abu Bakar has been awarded the following national honours;

Things named after him

Jalan Penyurat Haji Abu Bakar, a road in Bukit Bendera, Tutong Syarikat PHA Bakar bin Jambol Petrol Station, a fuelling station in Kampong Suran, Tutong