Jaafar Abdul Aziz

Jaafar bin Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and military officer whom served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001,[1] and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Abdul Aziz is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Jaafar. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Major General (Retired)
Dato Paduka Seri
Jaafar Abdul Aziz
DPKT DSLJ SMB
6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
2 April 2001 – 27 March 2003
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
29 October 1999 – 31 January 2001
Preceded byShari Ahmad
Succeeded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
Personal details
Born
Mohd Jaafar

Brunei
SpouseSalbiah Mohd Yusof
EducationAustralian Defence College
ProfessionMilitary officer and businessman
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service1969–2003
Rank Major General
CommandsRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
Royal Brunei Land Forces

Military career

After completing basic training, he joined the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) in 1969. During a military exercise in Berakas Camp that same year, Cadet Jaafar was among the servicemen awarded by Prince Mohamed for excellence in shooting.[2] During the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the RBMR in 1971, the junior lieutenant was among the soldiers in the parade holding the flag of Colonel-in-Chief.[3] In 1991, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies (DSSC) course at the Australian Defence College in Canberra. On 28 October 1999, Colonel Jaafar succeeded Shari Ahmad as the commander of the RBLF.[4][1] As major general on 2 April 2001, he assumed leadership of the RBAF. In 2002, he called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Tony Tan in Singapore.[5] On 8 May, him alongside Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed Thailand's Chief of Defence Forces, Narong Yuthavong.[6]

Later life

After his military career, he became a member of the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA),[7] and the advisor to the Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Masjid Improvement Committee.[8] In addition to this, Jaafar is the chairman of Richland Insurance since 2004, and board of directors of HSE Engineering.[9] Prior to their departure for the Asia Softball Masters 2022, team managers were given the national flag by the president of the Brunei Amateur Softball and Baseball Association (BASBA), Jaafar, at the Brunei International Airport.[10] In a ceremony in 2023, donations were given to 61 less fortunate groups from Kampong Jerudong 'A' and 'B' and 58 orphans. Jaafar, a consultant for Kampong Jerudong 'A' Consultative Council, delivered the gifts.[11]

Personal life

Jaafar is married to Datin Hajah Salbiah binti Mohd Yusof, and together they are known to have two sons, Mohammed Nazlee[12] and Abdul Azeez,[13] and a daughter, Athiyyah As’ad.[14]

32 Brunei Darussalam Association of Senior Golfers (BDASG) golfers were in Chiang Mai for the competition that takes place from 27 to 29 October 2015. The team is vying for six championship trophies under the direction of Pehin Dato Jaafar.[15]

Honours

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

Jaafar was awarded the manteri title of Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan.[16] Known honours awarded to him are;[17]

Foreign
  •  Indonesia:
    • Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD) (26 February 2003)[19]

References
  1. "MINDEF – RBLF History". mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  2. "Upachara Perbarisan Tamat Latehan Bagi 52 Orang Rekrut2 Askar Melayu Di-Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1969-11-12. p. 6. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  3. "Gambar2 Di-Sekitar Sambutan Hari Jadi AMDB Yang Ke-10" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1971-06-02. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  4. Singh, Daljit (2003-08-01). Southeast Asian Affairs 2001. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-11-9.
  5. "COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES (RBAF), MAJOR …". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. "Menerima mengadap Pemerintah Tertinggi ATD Thailand" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2002-05-08. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES HELD MAJLIS KHATAM AL-QUR'AN, BERTAHLIL, ORPHANS DONATION, IFTAR AND MAGHRIB PRAYER". Ministry of Defence. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  8. "Sumbangan derma gembirakan anak yatim". Pelita Brunei. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  9. "Board of Directors / HSE Engineering Sdn Bhd". Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  10. "Brunei joins Asia softball meet » Borneo Bulletin Online". Brunei joins Asia softball meet. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  11. "More charity events for Ramadhan » Borneo Bulletin Online". More charity events for Ramadhan. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  12. Tengkusyah (2016-04-24). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): YTM Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen Berangkat Ke Majlis Berbedak Sepupu YTM". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  13. "News - 12.12.2019 | Kontinjen negara bawa pulang..." www.belia-sukan.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  14. "Bersanding Ceremony of Haji Ahmad Nazrin bin Dato Paduka Hj Awang Mohammad Mahdi and Hjh Athiyyah As'ad binti Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Mejar Jeneral (R) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Mohammad Jaafar". ranoadidas.com. 2019-02-10. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  15. Minded, Sports (2015-10-29). "The Southeast Asian Games - News: Brunei to host ASEAN Senior Golf C'ship 2016". The Southeast Asian Games - News. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  16. Runa, Pg (2008-08-11). "Change your life forever by Media Oasis: Who is Who in Brunei now?". Change your life forever by Media Oasis. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  17. "PEHIN-PEHIN MANTERI DAN MANTERI UGAMA KEPALA MANTERI" (PDF). adat-istiadat.gov.bn. 2019-12-04. p. 7. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  18. Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2001. p. 18.
  19. "PENGANUGERAHAN BINTANG YUDHA DHARMA UTAMA KEPADA PANGAB BRUNEI". tni.mil.id. 26 February 2003. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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