Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin (born 24 September 1956) is a Bruneian former politician. In 2011 she was one of the first two women appointed to the Legislative Council (LegCo), serving as a member until 2016.
Zasia binti Sirin | |
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| زاسيا بنت سيرين | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015 | |
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| Born | Zasia binti Sirin 24 September 1956 Brunei |
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Biography
editZasia was born in Brunei in 1956.[1] She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt.[1] After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools.[1][2] She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia,[2] and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006,[1] She was also Head of Policy, Planning and Research at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
On 31 May 2011 Zasia was appointed to the Legislative Council as a representative of 'people who have achieved excellence', taking office the following day.[3] She and Salbiah binti Sulaiman were the first female members of the LegCo.[4]
Awards and honours
editZasia has received the following awards and honours:[5]
Awards
edit- 2022 Meritorious Teacher Award[6]
Honours
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Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Datin Paduka
Order of Islam Brunei Third Class (SSUB)
Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
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References
edit- ^ a b c d Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin Legislative Council
- ^ a b "Legislative Council: The 50 most influential women in Brunei". YES Inspire. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang baru" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 2011-05-31. p. 24. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ Two women are appointed to Legco The Economist Intelligence Unit
- ^ Yang di-pertua dan ahli-ahli Majlis Mesuarat Negara
- ^ "Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32 » Media Permata Online". Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-08-26.