Rakiah Abdul Lamit

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Lamit is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Rakiah. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Her Excellency Datin Paduka
Rakiah Abdul Lamit
DPMB
رقيه عبداللميت
Ambassador Rakiah in 2018
Ambassador of Brunei to France
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 January 2023
Preceded byMalai Halimah Yusoff
Ambassador of Brunei to Germany
In office
19 May 2015 – 2020
Preceded byAbdul Jalil Ahmad
Succeeded byPengiran Krtini
High Commissioner of Brunei to Canada
In office
18 June 2008 – 2012
Preceded byMagdalene Teo
Succeeded byKamal Bashah
Personal details
Born (1960-05-18) 18 May 1960 (age 64)
Brunei
Alma materUniversity of Kent (BA)
OccupationDiplomat

Rakiah binti Haji Abdul Lamit @ Hamid (born 18 May 1960) is a Bruneian diplomat who became the resident and non-resident ambassador to France and Monaco respectively since 2023, ambassador to Germany from 2015 to 2022, and high commissioner to Canada from 2008 to 2012.

Education

Rakiah obtained her B.A. (Hon) South East Asia Studies/Anthropology from the University of Kent at Canterbury from 1982 to 1985.[1]

Diplomatic career

Rakiah began her career as a research officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) from 1985 to 1991; second secretary at the Brunei High Commission in London from 1990 to 1993; assistant director of consular, MOFAT from 1991 to 2001; first secretary at the Brunei High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1994 to 1999; deputy director of consular, MOFAT from 2001 to 2004; Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Beijing, People's Republic of China from 2002 to 2005; deputy director of ASEAN, MOFAT from 2005 to 2006; deputy director of protocol and consular affairs, MOFAT.[1]

Rakiah's overseas appointments began as the high commissioner, Brunei High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, from 2008 to 2012.[1] At the same time, she was named Brunei's non-resident ambassador to Brazil and Argentina.[2] On 15 April 2008, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave his permission to provide Brunei's high commissioner to Canada, her letters of credential,[3] in which would officially be handed over to Michaëlle Jean on 18 June 2008.[4]

From August 2012 to October 2013, Rakiah was appointed as the secretary to the ASEAN Summit 2013 Logistics Committee. She later returned as the director of protocol and consular affairs, MOFAT from November 2013 to April 2015. She handed over her accredation to Government of Germany on 19 May 2015.[5][6] While based in Germany, she has been appointed as the non-resident ambassador to Switzerland in November, Poland in December 2015, and Austria in February 2016.[1]

At Istana Nurul Iman on 20 October 2022, the Sultan of Brunei gave letters of credence to Rakiah, the new ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to France.[7] The credentials would officially be handed over to France on 13 January 2023.[8] On Tuesday, 30 May, Datin Rakiah visited the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay. She was given letters attesting to her appointment as Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Brunei Darussalam to the UNESCO.[9] As the new ambassador of Brunei to Monaco on 6 November, she presented her letters of credential to Prince Albert II.[10][11]

Personal life

Rakiah is a single mother to an adopted daughter. Her hobbies included travelling, listening to music, watching movies and reading.[1]

Honours

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Former Ambassadors in Germany". diplomatisches-magazin.de. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Foreign Policy: new ambassadors accredited from Japan, Finland, Sudan, and Brunei / News / Monaco Worldwide / Policy & Practice / Portail du Gouvernement - Monaco". en.gouv.mc. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan presents credentials to Brunei envoys". sultanate.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  4. ^ Sgt Serge Gouin (18 June 2008). "Son Excellence la très honorable Michaëlle Jean". www.gg.ca (in French). Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Rakiah Haji ABDUL LAMIT, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam". www.diplomatic-press.net (in German). 22 March 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Monarch Consented to Grant Audience for New Ambassadors". www.theborneopost.com. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  7. ^ "His Majesty presents, receives letters of credence". helobn.com. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Remise de lettres de créance". www.legifrance.gouv.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  9. ^ UNESCO/Marie Etchegoyen (30 May 2023). "Permanent Delegate of Brunei Darussalam to UNESCO". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  10. ^ Cassandra Tanti (6 November 2023). "New Ambassadors accredited: Japan, Finland, Sudan and Brunei". monacolife.net. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  11. ^ Monaco Government Press Service (6 November 2023). "New Ambassadors accredited from Japan, Finland, Sudan and Brunei". news.mc. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  12. ^ "His Majesty Presents and Receives Letters Of Credence". www.pmo.gov.bn. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Seramai 35 orang menerima Bintang Kebesaran NBD" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 17 July 2017. p. 11. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to France
13 January 2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to Germany
19 May 2015 – 2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by High Commissioner of Brunei to Canada
18 June 2008 – 2012 		Succeeded by