Malai Ahmad Murad bin Syed Haji Mashhor (1943–2004)[1] was a Brunei diplomat who became the ambassador to the Philippines from 1993 to 1996,[2][3] Japan from 1997 to 2001,[4] United Arab Emirates from 2001 to 2004, and the high commissioner to Australia from 1996 to 1997.
Malai Ahmad Murad | |
|---|---|
| احمد مراد | |
 Dato Ahmad (1st, left) in 1997 | |
| Ambassador of Brunei to the United Arab Emirates | |
| In office 15 August 2001 – August 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Adanan Zainal |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Japan | |
| In office 30 September 1997 – 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Yusoff Abdul Hamid |
| Succeeded by | Yusuf Abdul Rahim |
| High Commissioner of Brunei to Australia | |
| In office 1996–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Yusoff Abdul Hamid |
| Succeeded by | Jocklin Kongpaw |
| Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Succeeded by | Maimunah Elias |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Saudi Arabia | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Egypt | |
| In office 1984–1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Daud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 Brunei |
| Died | 2004 (aged 62) |
| Spouse | Rafeah Mohd. Yassin |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Civil servant and diplomat |
Education
editMalai Ahmad studied at Al-Azhar University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Law. He then continued his education at Birmingham University, where he earned a Diploma in Education, and he then enrolled in a diplomatic degree at the University of Oxford.[5]
Career
editMalai Ahmad started working for the government in 1971, first as a lecturer for the Hassanal Bolkiah Arab Secondary School. He succeeded Othman Bidin as principal of the Seri Begawan Sultan Teacher Training College in 1975. He moved into the diplomatic sphere in 1981 and served as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Senior Administrative Officer from 1981 to 1984.[5]
Before being assigned to positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan, he initially served as director of the Political Department before becoming the Director of Administration. He then served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1987 to 1989 and Egypt from 1984 to 1986.[6] He traveled with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1987 as part of his entourage. After that, he held ambassadorial posts in Japan from 1997 to 2001, and the Philippines from 1993 to 1996,[7] interlaced with a term serving as the high commissioner in Australia from 1996 to 1997. On 15 August 2001, the Sultan gave him his letters of appointment as ambassador to the United Arab Emirates during a ceremony at the Istana Nurul Iman.[5][8]
Death
editMalai Ahmad passed away while still in office as ambassador to United Arab Emirates.[1] Adanan Zainal, his successor, was named in April 2004.[5]
Personal life
editMalai Ahmad was born in 1943, and he married Datin Hajjah Rafeah binti Dato Haji Mohd. Yassin.[5]
Honours
editHe has earned the following honours;[5]
National
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka
Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
Long Service Medal (PKL; 1996)
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Foreign
Philippines:
Grand Cross of the Order of Sikatuna (GCrS) – Datu (8 March 1996)[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Jatswan S. Sidhu (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 18. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ "Rambutan Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 24 April 1996. p. 3. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Pacifico A. Castro; Enrique P. Syquia (1995). Diplomacy, International Law & Trade by Filipinos. Philippine Branch of the International Law Association. p. 67.
- ^ "Cameron Fotografi mengenai Brunei di Tokyo, Jepun" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 16 May 2001. p. 7. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2004). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2004". www.thefreelibrary.com. Borneo Research Bulletin. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam. Department of Information, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Brunei Darussalam. 1985. p. 2.
- ^ Embassies & Consulates in the Philippines. Best of the Philippines, Company. 1995. p. 40. ISBN 978-971-91516-0-9.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 31 August 2001. p. 4.
- ^ "Dianugerah Bintang 'Order of Sikatuna'" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 10 April 1996. p. 5. Retrieved 28 June 2024.