Pengiran Shamhary bin Pengiran Haji Mustapha

Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Haji Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha is a Bruneian politician who has served as the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports since 2026. He previously served as the eighth Minister of Transport and Infocommunications from 2022 to 2026.

Career

In 1992, Pengiran Shamhary began his career at the Ministry of Development, where he worked on project development and management, international contacts, and policy development.

Later, in 2004, Pengiran Shamhary joined Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). He held a number of executive positions at BSP, including Business Improvement Manager, Acting Head of HSSE, Head of Environment, and Head of Corporate Operations. His responsibilities included organization change, corporate governance, and strategy formulation in addition to project planning and execution. Later in 2013, Pengiran Dato Shamhary was appointed managing director of Brunei Shell Marketing (BSM), where he was responsible for the logistics of supply and distribution as well as the sales and marketing plan for companies operating in the land, sea, and air sectors. ensuring corporate sustainability and expansion through dependability in performance, innovation, and new ventures. He was responsible for the consistency of operations, the growth of regional capabilities, and the creation of the company's long-term plan. Upon taking that position, he ended his time with the Brunei Gas Carriers. At the same time, he became a member of the Privy Council and Cabinet Minister.

The Air Services Agreement was signed in Brunei in June 2022 by the Minister of Transport and Communications, José Agustinho da Silva, and his Bruneian counterpart, Pengiran Shamhary, who was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Adaljiza Magno.

On 4 June 2026, following a cabinet reshuffle, Pengiran Shamhary was appointed as the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports for a four-year term.

Honours Pengiran Shamhary has earned the following honours: