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Aminuddin Ihsan

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abidin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Aminuddin Ihsan. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Aminuddin Ihsan
DPKT SMB PJK PGAT GCCT
أمين الدين إحسان
Dato Aminuddin in 2024
7th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
In office
30 January 2018 – 7 June 2022
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
Succeeded byNazmi Mohamad
8th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
31 December 2009 – 29 January 2014
DeputyMohammad Tawih[1]
Preceded byHalbi Mohammad Yussof
Succeeded byMohammad Tawih
7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
12 December 2008 – 13 November 2009
DeputyYussof Abdul Rahman
Preceded byRosli Chuchu
Succeeded byYussof Abdul Rahman
Diplomatic positions
High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom
In office
15 May 2014 – 30 January 2018
Preceded byAziyan Abdullah
Succeeded byRooslina Weti
Personal details
Born (1966-07-23) 23 July 1966 (age 58)
Brunei
SpouseNurhayana Janis Abdullah
Parent(s)Abidin Abdul Rashid (father)
Fatimah Razali (mother)
Alma materAustralian Defence College
Profession
  • Military officer
  • politician
  • diplomat
Awards2017 Diplomat of the Year from Asia
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service1988–2014
Rank Major General
UnitFirst Battalion RBLF
Auxiliary Battalion RBLF
International Monitoring Team
CommandsHead of Research Wing
Strategic Planning Ministry of Defence
Second Battalion RBLF
Training Institute RBAF

Aminuddin Ihsan bin Haji Abidin (born 23 July 1966) is a retired Bruneian commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) who serves from 2009 until 2014 and also the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 2018 until 2022.[2] Additionally, he led the first Bruneian contingent attached to the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao.

Early life and education

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Aminuddin Ihsan was born on 23 July 1966 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in civil engineering and a Master of Arts (MA) degree in military studies. He later attended courses such as the United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) and Staff Officer Course, the Battalion Tactics Course and the Joint Staff Course in the United Kingdom. It is notable that he obtained fellowship while in the Australian Defence College's Defence & Strategic Studies Course.[3]

Military career

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On 19 September 1988, he was officially commissioned into the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) as a lieutenant.[3] Aminuddin took up many positions during his military career such as a platoon leader of Company 'D' 1st Battalion (1Bn RBLF), troop leader of the Auxiliary Battalion, commanding officer in the Infantry Battalion, deputy commanding officer and commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion (2Bn RBLF), Commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) and the Commander of the RBLF.[4][3] He was a key figure in the founding of the Defence Academy RBAF in September 2008.[5]

As part of his internationally tour of duty, Colonel Aminuddin led Brunei's IMT contingent Batch 1 in 2004–2005 to observe the progress of the negotiations for peace between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.[6] On 13 October 2008, the Brunei contingent commander, along with four other former leaders and thirty-six members of the team, including him, received plaques and certificates of appreciation from the Philippine government for their assistance in keeping an eye on the peace process in Mindanao.[2]

On 31 December 2009, he was appointed as the 8th Commander of the RBAF by succeeding Major General Halbi.[4] Dato Aminuddin would then be succeeded by Mohammad Tawih on 29 January 2014.[4]

Political career

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After retirement from the military, Dato Aminuddin carried out diplomatic tasks as the Brunei High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 15 May 2014 until 30 January 2018.[7][8] On 12 November 2014, Queen Elizabeth II received credentials from high commissioner Aminuddin at Buckingham Palace, London.[9] On 24 April 2017, Aminuddin Ihsan was named the 2017 Diplomat of the Year from Asia category during the Tata DIPLOMAT magazine Awards Ceremony.[10]

On 30 January 2018, Dato Aminuddin became the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports after an announcement regarding the cabinet reshuffle was made by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[11] After another cabinet reshuffle on 7 June 2022, he would then be succeeded by Nazmi Mohamad as the Minister.[12]

Personal life

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Dato Aminuddin is married to Datin Nurhayana Janis binti Abdullah @ Janice Lim Liau Yan and they have three children together.[13] He is the son of the late nobleman, Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Abidin.[14]

Awards and honours

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SECNAV Ray Mabus meets with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah accompanied by Aminuddin Ihsan in 2012

Awards

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  • 2017 Diplomat of the Year from Asia (24 April 2017)[10]

Honours

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National

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See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Foreign

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  •  Indonesia:
    • Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD; 22 August 2011)[19]
  •  Malaysia:
    • Courageous Commander of the Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (PGAT; 4 October 2011)[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MINDEF RECEIVED INFORMAL VISIT FROM SECOND MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". www.mindef.gov.bn. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "RP awards plaques, certificates to 41 Brunei peace monitors". GMA News Online. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "MINDEF - Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e "News_Test - Commander RBAF Hands Over Duty And Welcomes..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  5. ^ "MINDEF - Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. ^ "DEPUTY COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  7. ^ "United Kingdom". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Brunei Ambassador - Claridon Group". www.claridon.com. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Credentials presented at Buckingham Palace Stock Photo - Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Tata Diplomat of the Year Awards 2017". Diplomat Magazine. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  11. ^ "HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle - full list of new appointees". The Scoop. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  12. ^ Bakar, Rasidah Hj Abu (7 June 2022). "HM: New cabinet must carry out duties with 'full loyalty and responsibility'". The Scoop. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Keynote Speakers". Ucec2019. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan attends former deputy minister's funeral". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  15. ^ Hezlinawati Haji Abd. Karim (17 July 2010). "85 dikurniakan Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). p. 15. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  16. ^ a b c d COMSEVENTHFLT (14 November 2013), 131114-N-LO372-381.JPG, retrieved 21 October 2022
  17. ^ "Bruneian Armed Forces Chief Receives Prestigious Military Award". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Makes Farewell Call". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam". Kementerian Luar Negeri Repulik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  20. ^ Tengkusyah (4 October 2011). "Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS): Tuanku Mizan Hadiri Istiadat Pengurniaan Darjah Kepahlawanan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia 2011". Maharum Bugis Syah (MBS). Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  21. ^ "documents" (PDF). ratchakitcha.soc.go.th.
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Political offices
Preceded by 8th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
30 January 2018 – 7 June 2022 		Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom
15 May 2014 – 30 January 2018 		Succeeded by
Military offices
Preceded by 8th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
31 December 2009 – 29 January 2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
12 December 2008 – 13 November 2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 16th Commander of the Training Institute
1 April 2007 – 26 November 2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Title established
 Head of the 1st Brunei Darussalam International Monitoring Team
2004–2005 		Succeeded by
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