Abdul Hamid Bakal

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Bakal is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Hamid. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia
Abdul Hamid Bakal
PSSUB DSNB PHBS PBLI PKL
عبد الحميد باكل
Abdul Hamid in the 1960s
Member of the Legislative Council
In office
13 January 2017 – 6 March 2022
In office
1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Personal details
Born(1939-07-02)2 July 1939
Tanjong Nangka, Brunei-Muara, Brunei
Died2 February 2024(2024-02-02) (aged 84)
Brunei
Resting placeBukit Sadur Muslim Cemetery, Brunei–Muara, Brunei
Alma materAl-Azhar University (MA)
Profession
  • Politician
  • Muslim scholar

Abdul Hamid bin Bakal (2 July 1939 – 2 February 2024) was a Bruneian aristocrat and Muslim scholar who held several high-ranking and important positions in the Government of Brunei.[1]

Career

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Abdul Hamid earned a Master of Arts (MA) from Al-Azhar University. He began working as the Superintendent of Information and Tabligh on 24 December 1966,[2] and also served as the Religious Education Regulator, Deputy Chief Qadi, and Senior Religious Officer. He was appointed Chief Qadi in 1977[3] and served in that capacity until the end of 1994. He was appointed as a member of the Public Service Commission on 1 January 1995, and served in that capacity until 25 March 2001. On 26 March 2001, he was named Chief Justice Syar'i.e. He had been employed for more than 40 years and spent more than 26 years in the Syariah Judiciary prior to that.[4][1]

Abdul Hamid also held memberships in the Privy Council on 1 July 2008,[5] the Council of Succession, the Islamic Religious Council, and the Council of State Customs. In addition, he served as the Kampong Tanjong Nangka Consultative Council (MPK) advisor.[6] Borneo Bulletin formally declared on 31 May 2011, that he will join the Legislative Council, effective 1 June.[7][8] In September 2011, he participated in the 32nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Cambodia as a representative of Brunei Darussalam. On 13 January 2017, he was reappointed as a Legislative Council Member,[9] and would hold that position until its official disbandment on 6 March 2022.[10][4]

Death

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Abdul Hamid died on 2 February 2024, at the age of 84.[11] His funeral rites were held at Sultan Sharif Ali Mosque in Sengkurong, which was attended by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, members of the Royal family, state dignitaries and also his colleagues before his burial at Bukit Sadur Muslim Cemetery, Tanjong Nangka.[2][12]

Books

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  • Pembentokan keluarga dari sudut pandangan Islam (in Malay). Jabatan Hal Ehwal Ugama. 1978.
  • Tinjauan mengenai kadhi (in Malay). Jabatan Hal Ehwal Ugama. 1980.
  • Panduan Jumaat (in Malay). Jabatan Hal Ehwal Ugama. 1980.

Honours

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Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Abdul Hamid held the Manteri title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Datu Imam on 25 April 1974.[3] Additionally, he earned the following honours:[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Hamid bin Bakal". www.majlis-mesyuarat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b Azlan Othman (2 February 2024). "Berkenan berangkat ziarahi jenazah". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Yahya M. S (2000). Sejarah dan peranan institusi-institusi Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) (in Malay). Pusat Da'wah Islamiah, Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama. pp. 76 and 93. ISBN 978-99917-35-17-7.
  4. ^ a b "MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL". www.councils.gov.bn. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  5. ^ "New members of the Privy Council". www.sultanate.com. 4 July 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ Nooratini Haji Abas (7 February 2011). "Pupuk semangat patriotik di jiwa masyarakat" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). p. 11. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang baru" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 31 May 2011. p. 24. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  8. ^ Ampuan Haji Mahmud A.H.Tengah (1 March 2012). "290212_UPACARA MENGANGKAT SUMPAH AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA". www.infofoto.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara baharu". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 12 January 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  10. ^ "13.04.22 LegCo Members Dissolved". www.councils.gov.bn. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  11. ^ "His Majesty attends funeral prayers for late state dignitary". borneobulletin.com.bn. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  12. ^ "His Majesty pays respect to state dignitary". borneobulletin.com.bn. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  13. ^ "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN" (PDF). Adat Istiadat. p. 4. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  14. ^ a b Brunei (1978). Brunei. behalf of the Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei. p. 179.
  15. ^ "Pengorniaan Musim Pertama Taghun 1976" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 11 February 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
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