Idris Abdul Kahar
| Idris إدريس | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib | |||||
 Idris in 2024 | |||||
| Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara | |||||
| Assumed office 9 April 2021 | |||||
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||
| Preceded by | Abdul Aziz | ||||
| Born | Pengiran Idris bin Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar January 1948 (age 76) Brunei | ||||
| Spouse |
Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam
(m. 1972) | ||||
| Issue |
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||
| Father | Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
Pengiran Anak Idris (born January 1948)[1] is a Bruneian nobleman and member of the royal family who became the prince consort to Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam in 1972,[2] the daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He is the current Chief (Yang Di-Pertua) of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara,[3][4] a member of the Privy Council of Brunei,[5] and assistant chairman of Adat Istiadat Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat),[6][7] and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's board of governors.[8][9]
Biography[edit]
During his early career, Idris served as the Acting Commissioner of Lands from 1973 to 1974, Deputy Commissioner of Lands from 1974 to 1975, and Acting Commissioner of Labour in 1975.[10]
On 31 March 2008, at the surau of Istana Nurul Iman, Idris led the prayers of gratitude for the Istiadat Bersiram of Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim on the occasion of Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah's birth.[11]
Since 9 April 2021, Idris has became the Chief of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department.[3] He carried out duties at royal and national events, such as the wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah in 2024,[12] Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar in 2023[13] and Tahlil ceremonies.[14] His spouse goes with him to a number of functions and ceremonies.[15] By order of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara, which is presently held by Pengiran Anak Idris, will become a ministerial-level position starting on 6 May 2024.[16]
Personal life[edit]
Pengiran Idris is born in January 1948, to Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar bin Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Yassin (died 16 April 1957).[17] Additionally, he is also the nephew of Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj[17] and uncle to Dayangku Najibah Eradah.[18] The President of the Women Graduates' Association (PSW), Pengiran Datin Paduka Hajah Hairani, is his sister.[19]
Idris would marry Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam on 16 December 1972, followed by a complete compliance to the ceremonial customs of royal marriages in Brunei.[2] Earlier on 11 December, one of the marriage ceremony was held at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.[20] This made him the brother-in-law of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Together they have several children who are:
- Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammed Saifullah, Assistant Commissioner of Police[21]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Nafee' (born January 1983),[1] married to Pengiran Yura Halimatussa'adah[22][23]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Ghaffar, married to Syafiqah Niqmatullah[24]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Mu'iz, married to Wan Haziqah[25]
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah[26] (born 11 May 1981)[27]
Honours[edit]
Idris was bestowed the cheteria title of Yang Amat Mulia (His Highness) Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib on 8 April 1975, with him previously holding Pengiran Indera Negara on 28 April 1973.[28][29] Additionally, he has earned the following honours;[5][30]
National[edit]
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – Dato Laila Utama
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1 August 1968)
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI; 16 February 2008)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
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Foreign[edit]
Sarawak:
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri
Egypt:
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Pengiran Anak Haji Md Idris Bin Pml Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b Brunei (1972). Annual Report on the Social and Economic Progress of the People of Brunei. Printed at the Brunei Press. p. 5.
- ^ a b "Sejarah Yang Di-Pertua". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Royalty grace Yayasan's festive gathering". borneobulletin.com.bn. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b A Year Book of the Commonwealth. H.M. Stationery Office. 1974. p. 450. ISBN 978-0-11-580141-9.
- ^ Prime Minister's Office (15 June 2023). "Berangkat mempengerusikan Persidangan Khas Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www.jpm.gov.bn. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www-adat--istiadat-gov-bn (in Malay). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "First Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Board of Governors Meeting". www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Jemaah Tadbir – Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah" (in Malay). 13 March 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "brunei9". www.royalark.net. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Lyna Mohamad; Yusrin Junaidi (1 April 2008). "Istiadat Bersiram at Istana". sultanate.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Prime Minister's Office (7 January 2024). "Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja dimulakan dengan Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja". www.jpm.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Prime Minister's Office (2023). "Keindahan Istiadat Berbedak serikan Majlis Mempelai Diraja". www.jpm.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Tahlil Ceremony". www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Pg Amirulnizam Pg Hj Mohd Ali (28 October 2018). "INFODEPT09_19". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Prime Minister's Office (5 May 2024). "By Command of His Majesty". www.pmo.gov.bn. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Kemangkatan Al-Merhom Pengiran Maharaja Laila" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 1 May 1957. p. 3. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Dk Najibah Eradah". YES Inspire | Magazines. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ Azim Karim (23 May 2011). "Royalty graces PSW charity high-tea". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ 50 Years Historical Moments of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, 1958-2008 (in Malay). Ministry of Religious Affairs, Negara Brunei Darussalam. 2008. p. 221. ISBN 978-99917-922-0-0.
- ^ "3 pegawai polis dinaikkan pangkat". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 3 April 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Borneo Bulletin (2 July 2012). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): Majlis Bersanding Pengiran Nafee dan Pengiran Yura". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Fadhil Yunus (30 June 2012). "Her Majesty graces Majlis Berinai". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Salawati Haji Yahya (27 June 2022). "Berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Bersanding". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Berangkat menghadiri Majlis Bersanding" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 19 August 2019. p. 1, 3 and 4. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Borneo Bulletin (27 April 2006). "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Their Majesties attend wedding ceremony". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Rozan Yunos (2004). "Pengiran Anak Hajah Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Metussin bin Haji Baki (Awang Haji.) (1993). Catatan sejarah masjid-masjid Negara Brunei Darussalam (in Malay). Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syara'iah, Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama. p. 81.
- ^ Brunei (1973). Annual Report - State of Brunei. p. 402.
- ^ Dirgahayu: kenang-kenangan sempena hari keputeraan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam yang ke-44 tahun 1990 (in Malay). Jabatan Pusat Sejarah. 1990.
