Abu Bakar Umar

Pengiran Abu Bakar MBE (9 September 1906 – 11 June 1985) was a nobleman, civil servant and politician whom became the fifth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 1 December 1974 until his retirement on 14 December 1981.[1] Notably, he is the father-in-law to Princess Masna Bolkiah.[2]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Pengiran Umar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Pengiran Abu Bakar. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Negara
Abu Bakar Umar
DK DSNB MBE
5th Speaker of Legislative Council
In office
1 December 1974 – 14 December 1981
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byAlam Abdul Rahman
Succeeded byKemaluddin Al-Haj
Personal details
Born
Pengiran Abu Bakar

(1906-09-09)9 September 1906
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died11 June 1985(1985-06-11) (aged 78)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKianggeh Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
Intan Abdul Rahman
​
(m. 1943)​
Children
ProfessionPolitician

Biography

Early life and education

Pengiran Abu Bakar was born on 9 September 1906 in Brunei Town. He began his formal education in 1914 at a mosque in Kampong Sultan Lama.[3]

Political career

Pengiran Abu Bakar served as a clerk at the office of British Resident in 1920 at the age of 14, and later served at the Kuala Belait Customs Department in 1923 and 1929. He continued serving as a clerk at Brunei Town and Tutong District office from 1926 until 1928.[3] After peace was restored in Tutong District, Inche Awang willingly resigned as Tutong District Officer on 1 January 1946, and his place was replaced by Pengiran Abu Bakar.[4] In 1959, him alongside then-Prince Hassanal Bolkiah and Mohamed Bolkiah visited the Seria oil field in Belait District.[5] In 1962, he was elected as the secretary general of Brunei Students' Association in the United Kingdom.[6]

Upon his retirement from government services in 1962, based on his excellent service record, Pengiran Abu Bakar was appointed as Administrative Assistant at the Development Department and later at the Election Office. During his tenure, he led a delegation, as chairman, which consisted of Salleh Kadir and Jaya Rajid were sent to attend the 1969 Malaysian general election on 10 May.[7] In 1971, he was appointed as District Officer of Belait. On 10 June 1972, he officiated the Students' Day Celebration at the Muhammad Alam Malay School, Seria.[8]

On 1 December 1974, His Highness the Sultan appointed Pengiran Abu Bakar as the Speaker of the Legislative Council to replace Alam Abdul Rahman who retired from the position.

Death

Pengiran Abu Bakar died at the age of 78 on 11 June 1985. He was survived by his wife, eight children, 32 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His body returned to his residence at Kampong Sungai Tilong.[9] He was laid to rest at the Kianggeh Muslim Cemetery in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Personal life

Pengiran Abu Bakar has a son named Pengiran Abdul Aziz which would go on to become the prince consort to Princess Masna Bolkiah, younger sister of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[10] Other children included; Pengiran Zuliana,[11] Pengiran Aisah,[12] and Pengiran Salmah.[2]

Honours
Pengiran Abu Bakar as Speaker of Brunei's Legislative Council.

Titles
  • 7 March 1968 – 16 May 1968: Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Seri Utama
  • 16 May 1968 – 11 June 1985: Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Negara[13]
Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School

Namesake

Several places were named after him, including:

  • Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School, a school in Kuala Belait.[14]
  • Jalan Jaya Negara, a road in Kuala Belait.[15]

National
Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

He has earned several honours which included:[16]

Foreign

References
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  2. "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2013 with supplementary obituary 2002-2010. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  3. "Allahyarham Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar bin Pengiran Umar". Info Untuk Kita Bersama . Brunei IUKBB. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  4. Puak Tutong: sejarah dan perkembangan awal sosiobudaya : hasil projek 'Perkampungan Sejarah' di Mukim Pekan Tutong (in Malay). Pusat Sejarah Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan. 2002. p. 103.
  5. Saunders, Graham (5 November 2013). A History of Brunei. Routledge. pp. xiii. ISBN 978-1-136-87394-2.
  6. "Persatuan Penuntut2 Brunei Di-England Sambut Hari Jadi D.Y.M.M." (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 17 October 1962. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  7. "Memerhati Pilehan Raya Malaysia" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 7 May 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  8. "Hari Pelajar Menchungkil Bakat Dan Kebolehan Murid2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 28 June 1972. p. 4. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  9. Jurnal Beriga (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. 2003. p. 39.
  10. Far Eastern Economic Review ... Yearbook. Far Eastern Economic Review Limited. 1970. p. 79.
  11. Umar (Haji.), Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri bin Awang; Awang.), Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri (Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Diraja Dato Seri Utama Haji (1971). Chatatan sejarah perwira2 dan pembesar2 Brunei (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. p. 78.
  12. 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. p. 159.
  13. Brunei (1976). Annual Report - State of Brunei (in Malay). p. 443.
  14. "Pengiran Jaya NEgara Abu Bakar - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  15. Brunei Export-Import, Trade and Business Directory - Strategic Information and Contacts. Lulu.com. 2013. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-4387-0635-1.
  16. Brunei (1977). Annual Report. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 501.
  17. "Raja-Raja Dan Pembesar2 Tanah Melayu Mendapat Pingat Kehormatan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  18. "Istiadat Mengurniakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 Sepuloh Orang Di-Anu Gerahkan Gelaran Dato" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 27 September 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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