Janin Erih

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Erih is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohd Janin. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dato Paduka
Janin Erih
DPMB
جنين اراه
Janin receives his credentials from Hassanal Bolkiah
Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations in Geneva
In office
15 April 2008 – 22 October 2011
Preceded byAlaihuddin Taha
Succeeded byKasmirhan Tahir
Ambassador of Brunei to Russia
In office
22 December 2004 – 2007
Preceded byMahadi Wasli
Succeeded byEmran Bahar
Personal details
Born (1949-06-18) 18 June 1949 (age 75)
Brunei
Alma materUniversiti Brunei Darussalam
Occupation
  • Lecturer
  • diplomat

Janin bin Erih (born 18 June 1949) is a retired Bruneian diplomat and educator who held the post of Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations at Geneva and the former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei to the Russian Federation.[1]

Early life and education

Janin was born on 18 June 1949. He holds several academic credentials from British universities, including an MBA. He has spent the most of his career working in the educational sector,[2] such as being a lecturer at the Sixth Form Centre in c. 1979.[3] From 1986 until 2004, he worked at the University of Brunei Darussalam in a variety of roles, the last of which was Assistant Vice Chancellor from 2002 to 2004. From 1982 to 1986, he was employed by the Ministry of Education, serving from 1985 to 1986 as the unit's head of building planning. In 1976, he began working as an educational officer.[2]

Diplomatic career

Janin had been serving as Brunei's ambassador to Russia since 2004 prior to his appointment to Geneva. The Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Sergei Ordzhonikidze, received his credentials on 23 May 2008 as the next Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam.[2] On 17 March 2010, at the 13th session of the Human Rights Council, Dian Triansyah Djani commended Janin for delivering an update on the initiatives of the Indonesian government is taking to advance and defend human rights in Brunei.[4]

Personal life

Janin has a son named Keeran, who serves as the chief executive officer of Dart Logistics.[5]

Honours

See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Throughout his career, he has earned the following honours:

References

  1. ^ Список руководителей дипломатических и консульских представительств зарубежных государств в России (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  2. ^ a b c "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNOG | UN GENEVA". www.ungeneva.org. 2008-05-23. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  3. ^ "intisari RTB minggu ini" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1979-07-25. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  4. ^ "Mission Indonesia in Geneva | Statement by H.E. Dian Triansyah Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia, at the 13th Session of the HRC – Consideration of the UPR Report for Brunei DarussalamMission Indonesia in Geneva". mission-indonesia.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  5. ^ Othman, Azlan (2022-03-06). "Dart drivers to get crucial training". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  6. ^ Hezlinawati Haji Abd. Karim (17 July 2010). "85 dikurniakan Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). p. 14. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations in Geneva
15 April 2008 – 22 October 2011 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to Russia
22 December 2004 – 2007 		Succeeded by