Mokhtar Puteh

Pengiran Mokhtar Puteh CVO (19 September 1929 – 30 April 2016) or also spelled Mokhtar Putih,[1] was a nobleman and a civil servant from Brunei who served in several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the Privy Council and vice-president of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council.[2] He was known for his active involvement in charitable work and sport activities throughout his life.[3]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Pengiran Rajid is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Pengiran Mokhtar Puteh. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Indera

Mokhtar Puteh

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Pengiran Mokhtar Puteh in 1960
Born
Pengiran Mokhtar Puteh

(1929-09-19)19 September 1929
Kianggeh, Brunei Town, Brunei
Died30 April 2016(2016-04-30) (aged 86)
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Burial placeKampong Telanai Muslim Cemetery
Occupation(s)Politician and civil servant
Known forMember of Privy Council for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Biography

Early life and education

From 1939 to 1942, Mokhtar Puteh attended the Kajang Malay School in Brunei Town for his early schooling. He continued his studies at the Roman Catholic Mission School. In 1941, when Brunei was occupied by the Japanese, he continued his academic pursuits at a Sarawak Navy Academy.[3]

Career

Mokhtar Puteh began his career as a broadcast and information officer for the Brunei-Muara District. In May 1968, he was given the position of Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara in the Royal household until the 1990s.[3] As a representative from the palace in 1969, he denied the rumours regarding Prince Mohamed Bolkiah's engagement with a Johor royal family member.[4] During a legislative council meeting that same year, a proposal for the government to consult the British Government regarding the future of the country's constitution. Him alongside Jamil Al-Sufri deemed the proposal as too inappropriate to accept.[5]

In 1970, he represented Brunei in a debate with former Tengku Abdul Rahman regarding the Limbang dispute.[6] In 1979, he welcomed and introduced Hussein Onn to the dignitaries during his invitation to the royal wedding of Princess Amal Nasibah Bolkiah.[7] In 1995, he assumed the same position at the Grand Chamberlain Office, Istana Darul Hana.[3]

Later life and death

He served as the vice-president of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council in 1956 and was a member of the Privy Council.[3] He was also the President of the Brunei Draussalam Pencak Silat Federation.[8]

At 18:40 on 30 April 2016, the 86-years old Mokhtar Puteh passed away at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital. Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah accompanied Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to attend his funeral at his Kampong Telanai home.[1] Funeral prayer led by Abdul Aziz Juned, along with other mourners, including other members of the royal family, Cabinet Ministers, and state dignitaries. His body was then interred in the Kampong Telanai Muslim Cemetery.[3]

Personal life

Born in Kampong Kianggeh on 19 September 1929, Moktar Puteh is the son of nobleman Pengiran Rajid. Notable children of his is Pengiran Hishamuddin Alli is the founder and managing director of Pakar Tenaga Bersatu (PTB),[9] Pengiran Nor Ikhsan is an Everest Base Camp climber,[10] Pengiran Omarali is a Lieutenant commander in the Royal Brunei Navy,[11] and Pengiran Saiful Redzali is the Belait District Football Association.[12] At the time of his death, he has a total of 16 children, 64 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.[3]

Awards and honours

Mokhtar Puteh was bestowed the cheteria title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in May 1968, later upgraded to Pengiran Jaya Indera in May 1996. Additionally, he received the Youth Council of Brunei's Meritorious Youth Leader Award in 2006. He has earned the following honours;[13][3][2]

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

Foreign

References
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  2. "Berangkat menziarahi jenazah YAM Pengiran Jaya Indera" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2016-05-02. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. "His Majesty pays last respects to late Cheteria". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. "Istana nafikan pertunangan Y.T.M. Seri Paduka Dali Pg. Temenggong" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1969-10-15. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  5. "D.Y.M.M. Tidal Berniat Hendak Membawa Pemimpin Parti Politik Dallas Perundingan Dgn. Kerajaan British" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1969-05-28. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  6. "Tengku Di-Chabar Memboktikan-Nya" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1970-10-21. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  7. "Kenamaan Luar Negeri Hadhiri Perkahwinan Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1979-07-18. p. 9. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  8. "Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council". www.bruneiolympic.org. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  9. "Berita 2021b – PUJA – PTB meterai MoU". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  10. "Berita – Pendaki negara berjaya tawan Everest Base..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  11. "News Headlines – INTAKE 18 MIDSHIPMEN VISITED MARITIME AND..." ocs.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  12. "Panaga Dragons, BSRC Vipers Jr juara Kejohanan Akar Umbi Belait » Media Permata Online". Panaga Dragons, BSRC Vipers Jr juara Kejohanan Akar Umbi Belait. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  13. Tengkusyah (2016-05-01). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Indera Pengiran Haji Mokhtar Puteh bin Pengiran Haji Rajid Meninggal Dunia". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  14. "Istiadat Mengurniakan Bintang2 Dan Pingat2 Sepuloh Orang Di-Anu Gerahkan Gelaran Dato" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1967-09-27. p. 7. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
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