Mohammad Hussain Mohammad Yusof

Mohammad Hussain bin Mohammad Yusof (24 February 1918 – 9 April 2015) was one of the earliest teachers in Brunei Darussalam. He became known as the pioneer for the establishment of the Brunei Malay Teacher's Training College.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Mohammad Yusof is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohammad Hussain. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dato Paduka
Hussain Mohammad Yusof
DPMB
Personal details
Born(1918-02-24)24 February 1918
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died9 April 2015(2015-04-09) (aged 96)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Resting placeRangas Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan
SpouseKhadijah Ahmad
Children8
Alma materSultan Idris University of Education
ProfessionTeacher
Awards1997 Teacher's Day Award

Early life and education

Mohammad Hussain was born on 24 February 1918. His father was Mohammad Yusof and his mother was Dayang Siti Zaleha Binti Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Diraja Awang Mohammad Daud.[1] During his childhood, he was self educated by his father, along with his siblings and nephews. Hussain began his training as a teacher in 1934. He went to further his education at the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC), Tanjung Malim, British Malaya, from 1937 until 1939.[2]

Career

Upon completing his studies, Hussain began his service to the government of Brunei, as Assistant Teacher in 1939, at the Malay School in Muara. He was later promoted as headmaster of the same school in 1940. The following year, he was transferred to Tutong District, where he served at Tanjong Maya Malay School and Bukit Bendera Malay School.[2] After the Second World War, Hussain was again appointed as headmaster of the Bandar Brunei Malay School. In 1948, he was appointed as Group Teacher Supervisor for Brunei-Muara, Belait and Tutong District.[3]

Brunei Malay Teacher's Training College

Hussain was known to be the founding father of the first Teacher's Training College which was formed around 1930s. The idea to form the college came when he was sent to Batu Lintang Malay Teacher's Training College in Kuching, Sarawak. After the establishment, he served the college as lecturer and Educational Inspector.[4]

Retirement and death

Hussain retired from public services in 1973 while serving as Malay Language Educational Inspector. After his retirement, he continued to be active in the educational field, giving guidance and advice to younger generation.

Hussain died on Thursday, 9 April 2015, at the age of 96 at his house at Kampong Anggerek Desa, Bandar Seri Begawan. He was buried at Rangas Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Honours

As a recognition to his services to the country, the Brunei Government conferred him several titles and honours. Among them was:

  • Darjah Paduka Mahkota Brunei (3rd class)
  • 1997 Teacher's Day Award.[2]

Family

Hussain was married to Khadijah binti Ahmad and had eight children.[5]

References
  1. Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr. Haji Awang Mohd. Jamil Al-Sufri, Dato Godam, Pusat Sejarah Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, 2004, pg. 358
  2. Raja Ahmad Shalaby, Siti Zaleha Ibrahim, Mohd. Zuber Zain, Tokoh-Tokoh Guru Nusantara, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, 2009, pg. 113
  3. Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
  4. Jatswan S. Sidhu, Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam, The Scarecrow Press, Inc., Toronto Plysmouth, 2010, pg. 101
  5. "Mohammad Hussain Mohammad Yusof Marriages and Divorces". www.strictlyweddings.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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