Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam OBE (18 October 1918 – 14 December 1982) was a nobleman and politician whom became the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974. He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also the uncle and father-in-law of the Sultan. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.
Alam Abdul Rahman | |
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| عالم عبدالرحمن | |
 Mohamed Alam in 1960 | |
| 4th Speaker of Legislative Council | |
| In office 14 July 1971 – 30 November 1974 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar |
| Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Umar |
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| Born | Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam 18 October 1918 Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 14 December 1982 (aged 64) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Resting place | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
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| Children | List
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| Alma mater | Malay College Kuala Kangsar |
| Profession | Politician |
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Early life and education edit
Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam was in Brunei Town born on 18 October 1918. His father, Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, one of the Wazirs in Brunei, was a younger brother of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, which made him first cousin of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. His sister, Pengiran Anak Damit married Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
As the member of the Royal Family, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam began his informal education at the Brunei Town Malay School. When he came of age, he went to Malaya to study at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak, along with other members of the Royal Family.
Political career edit
Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam served as a clerk at Land Department and Judiciary Department. He also served as the Chairman of Jabatan Adat Istiadat, Ugama dan Kebajikan. He later became the Yang Di Pertua Adat Istiadat before becoming Speaker of the Legislative Council.
In honor of his contribution of the State, he was elected as the second Speaker of the Legislative Council, to replace Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jafar who died on 19 February 1971. He was sworn in on 13 July 1971 and served from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974.
Personal life edit
Family edit
Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam was born on 18 October 1918, to Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman and Pengiran Fatimah. A vizier's son. His father served as Pengiran Bendahara for 25 years, starting in 1918 and ending in his death during the Japanese occupation.[1] Additionally, he is the brother of Pengiran Anak Damit, Pengiran Anak Omar Ali,[1] Pengiran Anak Siti Kula,[2] Pengiran Anak Mohammad,[3] and Pengiran Muda Hashim. He married Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar (who became later known as "Pengiran Babu Raja", The Queen's Mother).[4] He is the great-grandson of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin.[5]
Issue edit
The couple had 9 children; among them were Pengiran Anak Salma married Tuanku Abdool Aziz al-Hajj a billionaire world and royal family. His second daughter, Pengiran Anak Saleha, who later married Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, who is also his nephew.[6] His third daughter, Pengiran Anak Zariah married Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger brother. His son, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof, who became later known as Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar, married Pengiran Anak Puteri Norain, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger sister.[7]
His son, Pengiran Anak Mohamed Yusof, died on 13 December 2004.[8] His daughter, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.[9]
Death edit
He died on Friday, 14 December 1982, at the age of 69. He was laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong.
Legacy edit
Namesake edit
Several places were named after him, including:
- A road along Jalan Pemancha in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him.[10] The road was once known as Jalan Chevalier, named after Harvey Chevalier.[11]
- A road along Jalan Pemancha in Kuala Belait is named after him.[12]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque, mosque built in Sengkarai in 2017.[13]
- Muhammad 'Alam Primary School, school in Seria.[14]
Honours edit
National edit
On 27 July 1950, he was appointed Wazir, which he held the title Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah. He also received the following awards;
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK I; 2 January 1967) – Dato Laila Utama[15]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB; 23 September 1963) – Dato Seri Paduka;[16] Second Class (DPMB; 23 September 1956)[17]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1 August 1968)
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS; 31 May 1951)[15]
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Foreign edit
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (2 June 1953)
Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE; 1956)[15]
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References edit
- ^ a b "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2013 with supplementary obituary 2002-2010. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2007. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty attends funeral of a Cheteria". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Berangkat Menziarahi Jenazah Al-Marhumah Pengiran Babu Raja | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2007. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Thiessen, Tamara (2012). Borneo: Sabah - Brunei - Sarawak. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841623900.
- ^ "Royal Bersanding Highlights Weeklong Royal Wedding Celebration". Borneo Post Online. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Berita - Kebawah DYMM berangkat ziarahi jenazah Allahyarham..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Pg Anak Hjh Damit passes away". sultanate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Jalan Pemancha 1960s". Jalan Pemancha 1960s. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Jalan Chevalier 1960s". Jalan Chevalier 1960s. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Carr, J. (6 December 2012). Major Companies of The Far East and Australasia 1990/91: Volume 1: South East Asia. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 5. ISBN 978-94-009-0805-5.
- ^ "His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai". His Majesty Sultan Brunei Officiates Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque Sengkarai. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Introduction". Sekolah Rendah Muhammad 'Alam Seria. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ahli2 Majlis Meshuarat Negeri Yang Baharu" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. p. 4.
- ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Pingat Omar Ali Saifuddin" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1956. p. 5. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- Susur Galur Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei Darussalam, 1999.
