Pengiran Anak Idris

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Pengiran Anak Idris. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Pengiran Anak Idris
ڤڠيرن انق إدريس
Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib
Pengiran Anak Idris in 2024
4th Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 April 2021
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Anak Abdul Aziz
BornPengiran Idris bin Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar
January 1948 (age 76–77)
Brunei
Spouse
Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam
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(m. 1972)​
Issue
    • Pengiran Anak Mohammed Saifullah
    • Pengiran Anak Abdul Nafee'
    • Pengiran Anak Abdul Ghaffar
    • Pengiran Anak Abdul Mu'iz
    • Pengiran Anak Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah
Regnal name
Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar
HouseBolkiah
FatherPengiran Muda Abdul Kahar
ReligionSunni Islam
Signature

Pengiran Anak Idris (born January 1948)[1] is a Bruneian nobleman and member of the royal family who became the prince consort to Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam in 1972,[2] the daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He is the current Chief (Yang Di-Pertua) of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara,[3][4] a member of the Privy Council of Brunei,[5] and assistant chairman of Adat Istiadat Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat),[6][7] and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's board of governors.[8][9]

Biography

On 31 March 2008, at the surau of Istana Nurul Iman, Pengiran Anak Idris led the prayers of gratitude for the Istiadat Bersiram of Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim on the occasion of Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah's birth.[10]

Since 9 April 2021, Pengiran Anak Idris has become the Chief of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department.[3] He carried out duties at royal and national events, such as the wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah in 2024,[11] Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar in 2023[12] and Tahlil ceremonies.[13] His spouse goes with him to a number of functions and ceremonies.[14] By order of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara, which is presently held by Pengiran Anak Idris, will become a ministerial-level position starting on 6 May 2024.[15]

Personal life

The wedding ceremony in 1972

Pengiran Idris is born in January 1948, to Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar bin Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Yassin (died 16 April 1957).[16] Additionally, he is also the nephew of Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin[16] and cousin to Dayangku Najibah Eradah.[17] The President of the Women Graduates' Association (PSW), Pengiran Datin Paduka Hajah Hairani, is his sister.[18]

Pengiran Anak Idris married Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam on 16 December 1972, followed by a complete compliance to the ceremonial customs of royal marriages in Brunei.[2] Earlier on 11 December, one of the marriage ceremony was held at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.[19] This made him the brother-in-law of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Together they have several children who are:

  • Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammed Saifullah, Assistant Commissioner of Police[20]
  • Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Nafee' (born January 1983),[1] married to Pengiran Yura Halimatussa'adah[21][22]
  • Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Ghaffar, married to Syafiqah Niqmatullah[23]
  • Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Mu'iz, married to Wan Haziqah[24]
  • Pengiran Anak Hajah Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah[25] (born 11 May 1981)[26]

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles

Personal standard of Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib

Pengiran Anak Idris was bestowed the Cheteria title of Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib on 8 April 1975,[27] with him previously holding Pengiran Indera Negara on 28 April 1973.[28][29] His titles are styled as Yang Amat Mulia. Additionally, he has earned the following honours;[5][30]

Honours

National

Foreign

References

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  19. ^ 50 Years Historical Moments of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, 1958-2008 (in Malay). Ministry of Religious Affairs, Negara Brunei Darussalam. 2008. p. 221. ISBN 978-99917-922-0-0.
  20. ^ "3 pegawai polis dinaikkan pangkat". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 3 April 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  21. ^ Borneo Bulletin (2 July 2012). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): Majlis Bersanding Pengiran Nafee dan Pengiran Yura". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  22. ^ Fadhil Yunus (30 June 2012). "Her Majesty graces Majlis Berinai". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  23. ^ Salawati Haji Yahya (27 June 2022). "Berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Bersanding". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  24. ^ "Berangkat menghadiri Majlis Bersanding" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 19 August 2019. p. 1, 3 and 4. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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  26. ^ Rozan Yunos (2004). "Pengiran Anak Hajah Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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  30. ^ Dirgahayu: kenang-kenangan sempena hari keputeraan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam yang ke-44 tahun 1990 (in Malay). Jabatan Pusat Sejarah. 1990.
  31. ^ a b Aimi Sani (17 July 2017). "Istiadat Barisan Kehormatan penuh gilang-gemilang" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 6. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
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