Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin

Pengiran Anak KemaluddinEfn|The alternate spelling of his given name is "Pengiran Anak Kemaludin Al-Haj" or "Pengiran Muda Kemaluddin" rather than "Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin."

Early life and education Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin was born on 8 March 1929 in Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Jalan Stoney, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). He was the son of Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Yasin bin Pengiran Tua Omar Ali, a nobleman. He has an older brother Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar. He received his early education at a private Arabic school and Brunei Town Malay School before furthering his studies at Stamford School in Penang and St. Joseph's School in Kuching, Sarawak.

Career

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin began his career as a demarcator, draughtsman, and Malay and English clerk Later that year, on 1 September, during the official opening of the Department of Religious Affairs' new building, he expressed disappointment over the limited scope of Islamic administration, which was mainly confined to marriage, divorce, reconciliation, alimony, and minor aspects of unlawful intercourse. He highlighted the need for a more comprehensive and structured approach to religious governance to better serve the country's Muslim population. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III appointed him as a member of the LegCo, and he was officially sworn in on 22 December before Speaker Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar.

In March 1967, he spoke about the significance of the newly built building and other religious development projects, highlighting the 's crucial role in advancing Islamic education and noting that its construction cost nearly B$900,000. His address reflected the government's commitment to national development through improved religious governance and education. Additionally, he played a key role in realising the decree of the sultan in 1964 to establish the MPSUB, which was officially initiated with the laying of its foundation stone by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 8 July 1968.

Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin was appointed director of resettlement in November 1970. His contributions to religious and community development were further demonstrated in December 1979 when he officiated the opening of the Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque, which was constructed at a cost of $130,000 and could accommodate around 200 people as part of the 1400 Hijrah Muslim New Year celebrations.

On 15 December 1981, the sultan appointed Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin as the Speaker of the LegCo. The inaugural meeting of the council was held on 27 December 1983, and he served in this role until the council's dissolution on 13 February 1984. He officially left office the following day.

Death and funeral Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin died on 9 January 2012 at the age of 82. His funeral was attended by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Queen Saleha, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, and Prince Sufri Bolkiah, among other dignitaries. The funeral prayer was led by the State Mufti Abdul Aziz Juned, and his remains were laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum, Bandar Seri Begawan. Meanwhile his sons, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim, married Princess Rashidah in 1996, and Pengiran Anak Muhammad Bey Muntassir, married Princess Amal Jefriah in 1980. His family resides along Jalan Gadong in Kampong Beribi.

Honorary Doctorate from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (28 September 1996)