Pengiran Maidin bin Pengiran Haji Hashim (born 13 March 1951)[1] is a retired Bruneian diplomat who formerly held the position of permanent representative of Brunei to the United Nations from 1997 to 1998, high commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2010, and ambassador to Germany in 1994.
Pengiran Maidin | |
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| ڤڠيرن ماءيدين | |
| High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 7 June 2006 – 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Yunus Mahmud |
| Succeeded by | Aziyan Abdullah |
| Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations | |
| In office 6 August 1997 – 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Daud |
| Succeeded by | Jemat Ampal |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Germany | |
| In office September 1994 – 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Mahadi Wasli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1951 Brunei |
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Education
editAt Tufts University in the United States' Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Pengiran Maidin graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) in 1990. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in economics from Hull University in 1976 and a certificate in diplomacy from Oxford University in the United Kingdom in 1984.[2]
Diplomatic career
editPengiran Maidin started his work at the government's Economic Planning Unit in 1976 as an administrative officer. Later, beginning in 1977, he was the Tutong District Assistant District Officer for Brunei. He had worked his way up to become deputy controller in the Royal Customs and Excise Department by 1982; he had served in that capacity since 1979.[2]
Pengiran Maidin had several important roles in the Brunei Foreign Ministry (MFA). From August 1992 to September 1994, he was the Foreign Minister's private secretary. He has had a number of positions in the ministry, such as director of the Political Department (1990–1992) and director general of the ASEAN Department (1986– 1989).[2]
Since September 1994 he has represented his nation as an ambassador to Germany; since September 1996, he has also represented his country as a non-resident ambassador to the Russian Federation. On 6 August 1997 Pengiran Maidin, the newly appointed permanent representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations, gave Secretary-General Kofi Annan his letters of credence. He was well-suited for his new role because to his vast experience and academic background.[2] Upon completing his tenure in 1998, he served as the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Finance[3][4] and later chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC).[5]
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave his permission on 8 March 2006, to hand over credentials to Pengiran Maidin the recently appointed Brunei high commissioner to the United Kingdom.[6][4]
Personal life
editPengiran Maidin was born on 13 March 1951. He is married and has five kids.[2]
Honours
editPengiran Maidin has earned the following honours;[7]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
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References
edit- ^ "Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Maidin Binpengiran HAJI HASHIM personal appointments – Find and update company information – GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Rozan Yunos. "Civil Service Retirement Dates". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Royal audience in Britain". sultanate.com. 10 June 2006. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (SPA) (6 September 2012). "Kunjungan Hormat Ke SPA Negara Brunei Dan Sesi Interaksi Pengerus". www.facebook.com (in Malay). Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "His Majesty presents credentials and receives letters of appointment". sultanate.com. 8 March 2006. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "YANG DIPERTUA DEWAN DAN AHLI-AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM" (PDF). www.councils.gov.bn (in Malay). 25 September 2004. p. 1. Retrieved 29 April 2024.