Yusof Mohamed Alam
| Mohammad Yusof محمد يوسف | |||||||||
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| Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar | |||||||||
 Mohammad Yusof in 1967 | |||||||||
| Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara | |||||||||
| In office 1 December 1981 – 31 March 2000 | |||||||||
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Preceded by | Mohamed Alam | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Abdul Aziz | ||||||||
| Born | 24 June 1948 Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town, Brunei | ||||||||
| Died | 13 December 2004 (aged 56) Telanai, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | ||||||||
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| Issue | List
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Father | Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam | ||||||||
| Mother | Pengiran Anak Besar | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof (24 June 1948 – 13 December 2004) was a nobleman and formerly a civil servant from Brunei who became the prince consort to Princess Nor'ain in 1967, and brother to Queen Saleha. He had previously served as the head of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department (Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara), and was a member of several state councils.[1]
Biography[edit]
Mohammad Yusof received his early education at the Gurney English School Kuala Lumpur. He would go on to further his studies at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and Victoria Institution.[2]
Mohammad Yusof is born on 24 June 1948, in Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei Town. He began his career as the Deputy Controller in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship combined with the Commissioner of National Registration from 1 April 1970 to 31 August 1971, Department of State Customs and Traditions from 1975 to 1981, and head of Royal Customs and Protocols Department from 1 December 1981 until his retirement on 31 March 2000.[3][1]
Later in life, Mohammad Yusof would be appointed as a member of the Privy Council, Syariah Council, Royal Customs Council and Succession Council. Upon being awarded his cheteria title in 1968, he held responsible for managing and observing royal ceremonies in order to ensure its accordance to tradition and customs.[1]
On 13 December 2004, he passed away at his home in Kampong Telanai. Members of the royal family alongside Abdul Aziz Juned carried out the prayers at his home. Upon completion, his body was brought to and buried at the Kubah Makam Di Raja.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Born on 24 June 1948, Mohammad Yusof is the son of nobleman Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and his wife, Pengiran Anak Besar. His hobbies included playing badminton and association football.[2]
Marriage[edit]
Mohammad Yusof would marry Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah on 18 August 1967. This made him the brother-in-law of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[1] As part of the celebration, the couple were paraded around Kampong Ayer and the banks of the Brunei River, with the British High Commissioner Fernley Webber in attendance. On the 27th, the Majlis Kesyukuran ceremony was carried out with the couple receiving gifts from royal family members, at the Department of Religious Affairs's Madrasah Hall.[5]
Issue[edit]
Together they have a total of 8 children:[6]
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Hadi Bolkiah[7] (born 8 April 1972)
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Jabbar (born 4 February 1974)
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Kadir[8] (born 16 January 1976)
- Pengiran Anak Hurma Raiha'anatul Bolkiah (born 12 February 1978)
- Pengiran Anak Hajjah Siti Radhiah[9] (born 27 June 1980)
- Pengiran Anak Siti Khadija (born 9 September 1981)
- Pengiran Anak Wahida Wadadul Bolkiah (born 23 August 1982)
- Pengiran Anak Hajjah Hafiya (born 22 October 1989)
Honours[edit]
Mohammad Yusof was bestowed the cheteria title of Yang Amat Mulia (His Highness) Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar on 26 July 1968, and earned the following honours;[1]
National[edit]
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK; 1972) – Dato Laila Utama
Family Order of Seri Utama (DK; 1970) – Dato Seri Utama
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1971)
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI; 1999)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK; 1989)
Long Service Medal (PKL; 1987)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
Coronation Medal (1 August 1968)
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
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Foreign[edit]
Egypt:
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile (1984)
Selangor:
Sultan Salahuddin Silver Jubilee Medal (3 September 1985)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Seorang pembesar negara kembali ke rahmatullah" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 15 December 2004. p. 16. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Istiadat Turun Temurun Yang Di-Pusakai Dalam Perkahwinan Di-Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 August 1967. p. 5. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Sejarah Yang Di-Pertua". Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Berangkat menziarahi jenazah Allahyarham Pengiran Maharaja Lela" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 15 December 2004. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Chenderamata2 Untok Pengantin Baru Di-Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 30 August 1967. pp. 3, 5, 7–8. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Rozan Yunos (2004). "Pengiran Anak Hajah Radhiah". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Hadi Bolkiah bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar Pengiran Anak Haji Mohd Yusof". bruneiroyalfamily. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Kadir bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar Pengiran Anak Haji Mohd Yusof". bruneiroyalfamily. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Festival Perkahwinan Brunei promosi industri perkahwinan". Pelita Brunei. Retrieved 5 October 2023.