Ahmad Jumat

Ahmad bin Jumat is a Bruneian nobleman, diplomat and politician who is the current representative of Brunei Darussalam to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).[1] He formerly held the position of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 2010 to 2008,[2] Minister of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) from 2005 to 2008,[3] and Minister of Development (MOD) from 2002 to 2008.[4]

Ahmad Jumat
4th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
In office
22 August 2008  29 May 2010
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byMohammad Daud
Succeeded byHazair Abdullah
2nd Minister of Industry and Primary Resources
In office
24 May 2005  22 August 2008
DeputyHamdilah Abdul Wahab
Preceded byAbdul Rahman Taib
Succeeded byYahya Bakar
3rd Minister of Development
In office
17 May 2002  22 August 2008
Preceded byIsmail Damit
Succeeded byAbdullah Bakar
Other positions
1st Deputy Minister of Education
In office
21 October 1986  2001
MinisterAbdul Aziz Umar
Abdul Rahman Taib
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byMohammad Abdul Rahman
Personal details
Born
Ahmad

Brunei
Alma materUniversity of Malaya (BA)
University of Alberta (MEd)
University of Southern California (D.Ed)
ProfessionPolitician and diplomat
CabinetCabinet of Brunei
Signature

Biography

Education

Ahmad's education background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, Master of Education (MEd) from the University of Alberta in Canada, and Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) from the University of Southern California in the United States.[5]

Career

An overview of his career is as follows; a Brunei administrative officer in Menteri Besar Office from 1965 to 1969, an educational administrator and senior administrator with the Department of Education from 1969 to 1971, the head of planning unit with the Department of Education from 1973 to 1975, the deputy director of education from 1975 to 1977, the director of education from 1977 to 1982, the director of establishment in the head of State Civil Service from 1982 to 1983, the director of diplomatic services from 1983 to 1984, the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1984 to 1986, the Deputy Minister of Education from 1986 to 2001,[6] Acting Minister of Development in 2001, Minister of Development from 2002 to 2005, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources from 2005 to 2008,[7] Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2008 to 2010, and currently the Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the AICHR since November 2011.[5][1]

Minister of Development

By bolstering the research and development (R&D) infrastructure and human resource base in science, technology, and engineering in the ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Ministers (including Ahmad) responsible for science and technology, seek to contribute to the realization of these goals. This is done in support of the overall regional goals of enhancing economic integration and building competitiveness. Announcing the creation and operation of the Asean Virtual Institute of Science and Technology (AVIST), the ministerial declaration on 27 November 2004.[8]

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) organized the international conference Contemporary Issues in Economic Development of Small States, which took place from 5 to 6 January 2005, at UBD's Chancellor's Hall. The event was officiated by Pehin Mohammad Daud, while Pehin Ahmad gave the Keynote Address.[9]

Minister of Industry and Primary Resources

Government and business organizations should collaborate to change young people's perspectives away from heavily favoring careers in the public sector and toward ones that are entrepreneurial and business-savvy. During the Legislative Council meeting on 5 March 2008, Pehin Ahmad, made the appeal. Out of a total population of 391,000, the minister pointed out that 71,000 people, including those who are paid on a daily basis, are employed by the government in Brunei. He also believed that a number of government organizations and even some private businesses ought to contribute to encouraging locals to start their own businesses.[10]

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

The three countries of Borneo, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, signed a historic proclamation in February 2007 to show their dedication to ensuring a healthy future for Borneo's highland rainforest.[11] The Heart of Borneo Initiative aims to promote conservation and sustainable development that enhances the welfare of island residents while minimizing deforestation, forest degradation, and the resulting loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ministers Pehin Ahmad, M. S. Kaban, and Dato' Azmi bin Khalid sign the Heart of Borneo Declaration on behalf of the three Bornean governments.[12]

The Islamic Religious Council and the MCYS' Community Development Department provided financial assistance to 21,608 people, or 5.54 percent of Brunei's total population, in 2007. The fund, which has a total annual budget allocation of $22.6 million, is designated for the population considered to be below the relative poverty threshold. At the opening ceremony of the two-day regional seminar with the theme "History in the country's development," co-organized by the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation and Brunei History Association (Pesebar), at UBD, Pehin Ahmad made this point.[13]

For us to reap the benefits, we have to start appreciating history... History is the best teacher in life for its major role in determining the greatness of a civilisation, race and nation. We need to accept the fact that we are now in an environment filled with challenges, problems and competitions that must be conquered, managed and handled... The future is impossible to predict. Change is the only thing that is constant.

Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Ahmad Haji Jumat, The Brunei Times, 11 January 2009

The Community Development Officer of the Probation and Community Service Unit of the Department of Community Development has been named the Chief Probation Officer for the purposes of that Order by the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports in accordance with the authority granted by section 3(1) of the Offenders (Probation and Community Service) Order, 2006, with the approval of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan on 25 February 2010.[14]

Personal life

Ahmad is married.[15]

Titles and honours

Titles

Ahmad holds the title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan, making him a member of manteri.[16]

Honours

Ahmad has earned the following honours;[16]

References

  1. "THE REPRESENTATIVES OF AICHR (2009–2012)". AICHR. 2018-10-17. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  2. Britannica Book of the Year 2011. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 2011-03-01. p. 374. ISBN 978-1-61535-500-6.
  3. Turner, B. (2017-02-07). The Statesman's Yearbook 2007: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World. Springer. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-230-27135-7.
  4. Publications, Europa (2002). The Far East and Australasia 2003. Psychology Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-85743-133-9.
  5. "(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 2023-07-18.
  6. Brunei (1988). Brunei Darussalam in Profile. Shandwick. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-9513855-0-0.
  7. "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | New ministers in major reshuffle". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  8. "MINISTERIAL DECLARATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE ASEAN VIRTUAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AVIST)". asean.org. 2004-11-27. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  9. "International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economic Development of Small States". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  10. "Need to change youth mindset | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  11. "The Heart of Borneo Declaration". wwf.panda.org. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  12. "WWF solutions for the Heart of Borneo". wwf.panda.org. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  13. Bayhaqi (2009-01-11). "Public Policy in Brunei: $22 million allocated for poverty alleviation". Public Policy in Brunei. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  14. No. 206 – OFFENDERS (PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE) ORDER, 2006
  15. "Makan malam sempena lawatan bekas pelajar STAR » Media Permata Online". Makan malam sempena lawatan bekas pelajar STAR. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  16. SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN
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