Ali Mohamed Daud
Bruneian politician (1916–2005)
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Ali Mohamed Daud | |
|---|---|
 Pengiran Ali in 1960 | |
| 1st Deputy Menteri Besar | |
| In office 1 September 1962 – 18 September 1965 | |
| Monarch | Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
| Minister | Marsal Maun |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Isa Ibrahim |
| 1st Speaker of Legislative Council | |
| In office March 1959 – 1 September 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Salleh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pengiran Mohamed Ali 6 July 1916 Pengiran Pemancha Lama, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Died | 16 June 2005 (aged 89) |
| Alma mater | Sultan Idris Education University |
| Profession | Politician and teacher |
Pengiran Mohamed Ali bin Pengiran Mohamed Daud (6 July 1916 – 16 June 2005), simply known as Pengiran Ali, was a Bruneian nobleman, teacher and politician whom formerly held the position of Deputy Menteri Besar from 1962 to 1965, Legislative, Executive, and Privy Councils. He emphasized the significant impact he played in Brunei's history, notably from the 1950s to 1960s, and was also the first of the "three M's" that the British government dreaded (Pengiran Mohamed Yusuf Rahim and Marsal Maun were the other two).[1]
Early life and career
He was born on 6 July 1916 in Brunei Town's Kampong Pengiran Pemancha Lama. The Jalan Pemancha Malay School was where he received his early schooling, completing his five years of education in 1930, and as of 8 February 1933, he was employed as a student teacher. He departed in 1937 to pursue his studies at SITC and finished his teacher preparation in 1939. He is also the founder of PGGMB (Association of Brunei Malay Teachers or Brunei Malay Teachers Association) which was established in 1939.[1] The association eventually awarded him a medal (Pingat Guru Berjasa). He was also a driving force behind the founding of the PGGMB Cooperative Society (Syarikat Kerjasama dan Bantu-Membantu PGGMB), which is still in operation today.[2] Pengiran Ali, like many notable individuals in Brunei after the Second World War, was a teacher who attended the Sultan Idris Teachers' College (SITC) in Malaya. He was hired as a group instructor when he got back to Brunei, and he retained that post during the Japanese occupation in 1943.[1]
Career
In 1954, Pengiran Ali visited Malaya to observe the progress of the constitution of the Malay state and in 1955 he went to London to observe how to develop education in the United Kingdom.[3] He was on the Brunei Constitutional Advisory Committee in 1953 and was a close friend of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The committee offered suggestions for constitutional advancement in the sultanate, crucial in securing Brunei's nationalist objectives. He held the positions of chairman of the Brunei Town District Advisory Council (DAC) and observer on the Legislative Council between 1954 and 1957.[4] He was one of the key players in the redrafting of the Anglo-Brunei Agreement and the Constitution of 1959. From November 1954 to January 1957, he attended the Legislative Council as an observer on behalf of that DAC.[1] At the same time being a member of the Legislative Council in 1957, he was the inspector of Malay schools who has worked together with his colleague Marsal Maun to develop Malay education on Brunei.[4]
The Department of Religious Affairs was created on 29 September 1959, with Pengiran Ali as its new leader,[5] in addition to serving as the Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei's Acting Head following the adoption of the 1959 Constitution. He was named Deputy Menteri Besar on 1 September 1962, and resigned in 1965 to run in a by-election.[1] Between March 1959 until September 1962, he served as Speaker of the Legislative Council and as acting head of the Islamic Religious Council. After that, he served as Deputy Menteri Besar from 1 September 1962 until 18 September 1965, during which time he was granted 436 days of leave, before retiring. The Brunei revolt of December 1962, the ambiguity surrounding the creation of Malaysia, and the issues brought on by Konfrontasi all occurred during this tumultuous period.[4]
On 29 July 1961, the Standing Advisory Council on Defence convened. This body was established under the 1959 Agreement to address issues related to internal security. The High Commissioner, the Chief Police Officer, the Officer in Charge of the Special Branch, and the Menteri Besar made up its membership. The Sultan served as its chairman. However, Dato Haji Ibrahim, the Menteri Besar, was absent due to illness. In his stead, the Sultan appointed two of his closest advisors: Pengiran Ali, the head of the department in charge of religious affairs, and Dato Marsal, then acting menteri besar.[6]
Later life
Pengiran Mohd Ali returned to politics after leaving the administration, though not totally successfully. He started off well, earning a seat on the Brunei-Muara District Council in a by-election on 23 October 1965. In December 1965, he established the Partai Kemajuan Rakyat (PAKAR), or People's Progressive Party. On 31 July 1966, he was elected Chairman of the Barisan Kemerdekaan Rakyat (BAKER), or People's Independence Front. This was the consequence of a combination between PAKAR and another newcomer, the Barisan Rakyat Brunei (BARA) or Brunei People's Front. He ran in a Legislative Council by-election in Temburong District on 8 January 1968, but lost narrowly, and again in April 1969. Considering politics to be a horrible lot, Pengiran Mohd Ali went into business later on.[2]
Death
On 16 June 2005, Pengiran Ali passed away at the age of 89. Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, who was also serving as the Deputy Sultan at the time, attended his burial, which was held on the same day. The national flag was flown at half-mast at Sultan's order.[4]
Personal life
Pengiran Ali has two sons namely;
- Pengiran Muhammad Ali, prince consort to Princess Amal Nasibah Bolkiah, sister to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[4]
- Pengiran Kamarulzaman, chairman of Sungai Liang Authority (SLA).[7]
Titles and honours
Titles
Pengiran Ali held the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Shahibul Bandar on 19 April 1975, making him a member of cheteria.[4]
Namesakes
- Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Primary School, is a school in Kampong Perpindahan Mata-Mata.[8]
Awards
He has earned the following awards;[9]
- Pingat Guru Berjasa
- Tokoh Guru Berbakti (1994)
- Anugerah Jasawan Agama (8 May 1997)
Honours
Pengiran Ali has earned the following honours;[10]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka (23 September 1963);[11] Third Class (SMB; 23 September 1958)[12]
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa First Class (PSLJ) – Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS)
Long Service Medal (PKL)
References
- ^ a b c d e Hussainmiya, B.A. (2000). ""Manufacturing Consensus": The Role of the State Council in Brunei Darussalam". Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 31 (2): 321–350. doi:10.1017/S0022463400017586. ISSN 1474-0680. S2CID 154624298.
- ^ a b "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2005. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Rengkasan Jawatan Ahli2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 4 March 1959. p. 5. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2005). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2005". Borneo Research Bulletin. 36: 16–29.
- ^ "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara – Sejarah Ringkas". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ AWANG MOHAMAD YUSOP, DAMIT (1995). "The Malaysia Plan and the First Brunei Elections" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam 1944 – 1962: Constitutional and Political Development in a Malay-Muslim Sultanate. Department of History, The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London: 297.
- ^ Yang Amat Mulia PENGIRAN KERMA RAJA Pengiran Haji Kamarulzaman bin Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Pengiran Haji Ali
- ^ Mukim Gadong 'B' (PDF) (in Malay). Unit Penerbitan Melayu, Bahagian Penerbitan dan Seni Grafik, Jabatan Penerangan, Jabatan Perdana Menteri. pp. 52–57.
- ^ Unknown (21 October 2013). "National Heroes of Brunei Darussalam: Allahyarham Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Pengiran Haji Mohd Ali bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Daud (1916–2005)". National Heroes of Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ Runa, Pg (11 August 2008). "Change your life forever by Media Oasis: Who is Who in Brunei now?". Change your life forever by Media Oasis. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Raja-Raja Dan Pembesar2 Tanah Melayu Mendapat Pingat Kehormatan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Office established | 1st Deputy Menteri Besar 1 September 1962 – 18 September 1965 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Office established | 1st Speaker of Legislative Council March 1959 – 1 September 1962 | Succeeded by Abu Bakar Salleh |
