Abdul Rahman Taib

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

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia
Abdul Rahman Taib
PSNB SLJ PHBS PJK PKL
عبدالرحمن طائب
Abdul Rahman in 2008
8th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
Incumbent
Assumed office
11 February 2015
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byIsa Ibrahim
1st Minister of Industry and Primary Resources
In office
30 November 1988 – 24 May 2005
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAhmad Jumat
2nd Minister of Education
In office
24 May 2005 – 29 May 2010
DeputyPengiran Mohammad
Preceded byAbdul Aziz Umar
Succeeded byAbu Bakar Apong
In office
20 October 1986 – 30 November 1988
DeputyAhmad Jumat[1]
Preceded byAbdul Aziz Umar
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Umar
1st Minister of Development
In office
1 January 1984 – 20 October 1986
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byPengiran Ismail
6th State Secretary of Brunei
In office
1 September 1981 – 1 January 1984
Preceded byAbdul Aziz Umar
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born (1942-12-05) 5 December 1942 (age 82)
Brunei
ParentTaib Besar (father)
Alma mater
Signature

Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Taib (born 5 December 1942)[2] is a Bruneian aristocrat and politician who is the incumbent Speaker of the Legislative Council since February 2015.[3][4] He also took on the role of representing the Brunei Government In matters pertaining to trade, commerce, and education in regional and international organizations.[5]

Early life and education

He was born on 5 December 1942. His education degrees include; Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Malaya in 1966, Advanced Course in Management and Diplomacy, University of Oxford, United Kingdom in 1978, Doctor of Law, honoris causa, University of Hull, United Kingdom in 1991, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, University of Brunei Darussalam in 1996, and lastly a Honorary Fellowship of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff in 2010.[5]

Career

From 1966 to 1980, he worked in the administrative office in the State Secretary's Office,[a] senior administrative officer for His Majesty's Advisor, director of personnel and head of diplomatic service. Moreover, he was also a member of the Council of Cabinet Ministers, the Privy Council and the Legislative Council. He became Minister of Development from 1 January 1984 to 20 October 1986[7] and state secretary from 1980 to 1984.[8] Abdul Rahman was the Minister of Education twice from 20 October 1986[7] to 30 November 1988 and from 24 May 2005 to 29 May 2010, making him the 2nd and 4th minister of that ministry respectively. Additionally, he was the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources from 30 November 1988 to 24 May 2005.[8]

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Legislative Council of Brunei was signed on 19 February 2019, by Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko and Legislative Council of Brunei Speaker Abdul Rahman. During the signing ceremony, she stated that this agreement was a significant step in preserving and enhancing ongoing communications between the parliamentarians of the two nations. Abdul Rahman emphasized that the agreement considers the interests of both the Russian and Bruneian people.[9]

The ability of ASEAN to overcome and successfully address the difficulties it will encounter in the future depends on its unity and centrality. While attending the First Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Abdul Rahman provided an explanation of the situation. Additionally, he said that it is impossible to predict how COVID-19 will affect the economy, health, and education, so it needs to be given the utmost attention.[10]

Personal life

Abdul Rahman is the son of a civil servant, Dato Setia Taib bin Besar, State Secretary of Brunei in the 1960s.[11]

Titles, styles and honours

On 3 December 1981, he was given the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan. It would then be upgraded to Pehin Orang Kaya Lela on 1 April 2004.[12] He has earned the following awards;[5]

  • Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class (PSNB) – Dato Seri Setia
  • Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Third Class (SLJ)
  • Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
  • Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
  • Long Service Medal (PKL)
  • Proclamation of Independence Medal (10 March 1997)
  • Coronation Medal (1 August 1968)
  • Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
  • Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
  • National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)

Notes

  1. ^ He was the first director-general of the Public Service Department from 1 August 1975 to 31 July 1980.[6]

References

  1. ^ "(PDF) BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Hon. Pehin Dato Dr Awang Hj. Ahmad bin …€¦ · • Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, University of the Philippines. • Bachelor of Science and Jurisprudence". dokumen.tips. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Brunei Darussalam". Parline: the IPU’s Open Data Platform. 5 July 2018.
  3. ^ "BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (Majlis Mesyuarat Negara), General information". Inter-Parliamentary Union. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  4. ^ Lansford, Tom (31 May 2021). Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-5443-8473-3.
  5. ^ a b c "Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara". Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Sambutan 50 Tahun Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam" (PDF). Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (in Malay). 1 July 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  7. ^ a b Kumpulan Titah: Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam Tahun 1984, 1985, 1986 dan 1987 (PDF) (in Malay). Jabatan Penerangan. 2017. p. 105. ISBN 978-99917-49-94-5.
  8. ^ a b "Jabatan Majlis-Majlis Mesyuarat - Speaker of The Legislative Council". Legislative Council of Brunei. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Federation Council signs memorandum of understanding with Legislative Council of Brunei Darussalam". Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  10. ^ "43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  11. ^ Office, Great Britain Commonwealth (1968). The Commonwealth Office Year Book. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 406.
  12. ^ Abd. Karim HAB (1 April 2004). "Dua menteri dinaikkan pangkat gelaran" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 6 June 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by 8th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
11 February 2015 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Office established
 1st Minister of Industry and Primary Resources
30 November 1988 – 24 May 2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd Minister of Education
24 May 2005 – 29 May 2010
20 October 1986 – 30 November 1988 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
 1st Minister of Development
1 January 1984 – 20 October 1986 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 6th State Secretary of Brunei
1 September 1981 – 1 January 1984 		Succeeded by
Office abolished
Academic offices
Preceded by Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam
1986–1988 		Succeeded by