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Johariah Abdul Wahab | |
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جوهارياه ابدول واهب | |
Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines | |
In office 6 December 2016 – 10 August 2022 | |
Preceded by | Malai Halimah Yusoff |
Succeeded by | Megawati Manan |
Personal details | |
Born | Brunei |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Hajah Johariah binti Haji Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian diplomat and holding the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei to the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
Diplomatic career
Johariah was once the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MOFAT) director of the ASEAN Department.[1] On 25 October 2016, Johariah obtained her letter of credence from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[2] As the newly appointed Brunei Darussalam ambassador to the Philippines, she was given an audience by Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.[1]
Johariah paid a courtesy call to Dato Abdul Aziz, the deputy minister of defense, on 31 October 2016, during which the minister urged closer cooperation with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel stationed in the Philippines and reaffirmed the significance of ensuring their welfare, particularly that of the members of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) stationed in Mindanao.[2] On 6 December, she passes by the honor guards on route to Malacañang Palace to give President Rodrigo Roa Duterte her credentials.[3]
On 1 December 2019, Johariah was among the Bruneian officials who attended the 30th SEA Games opening.[4] On 6 June 2022, she met with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at his Mandaluyong offices to convey both countries' determination to strengthen ties with the Philippines under the incoming government.[5] During an informal visit at the Department of Foreign Affairs on 22 June 2022, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Johariah reviewed the significant advancements in ties between the Philippines and Brunei over the previous several years.[6]
With effect from 10 August 2022, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave his approval for Johariah to be appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).[7][8] The President expressed gratitude on behalf of the whole country for Brunei Darussalam's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations.[9] Later on 26 August, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hosted a goodbye call for her, the departing ambassador, at the music room at Malacañang Palace.[10][11]
Johariah has represented Brunei in a number of summits and conferences since leaving her position as ambassador to the Philippines, including the ASEAN Political Security Council Meeting on 9 May 2023,[12][13] and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference on 14 July 2023.[14][15]
As an honorary member of the ceremony, she attended the food festival's opening in Bandar Seri Begawan on 4 August 2023, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, which was held at the Philippine embassy.[16][17] The Secretary General of the ASEAN-China Center (ACC) had a meeting with her at Brunei's MFA on 29 February 2024.[18][19]
Personal life
Megawati is the daughter of Koperasi Security Officer Training School's (KOPRI) CEO, Dato Paduka Haji Manan bin Osman.[20] In 1994, she married Colonel (Retired) Rahman @ Abdul Rahman bin Haji Durahman (born 13 September 1970), former pilot in the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF).[21] They are parents to a girl and a son.[22]
References
- ^ a b "Crown Prince grants audience to newly-appointed envoys". borneo363.rssing.com. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ a b "COURTESY CALL BY BRUNEI DARUSSALAM'S NEW AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES". www.mindef.gov.bn. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "December 06, 2016 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (AEP) Designate of Brunei Johariah Wahab walks past the honor guards on his way to presenting her credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte…". pco.gov.ph. 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council". www.bruneiolympic.org. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Italy, Brunei envoys meet with President-elect Marcos Jr". mb.com.ph. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "PH, BRUNEI HIGHLIGHT GAINS AS BILATERAL PARTNERS". dfa.gov.ph. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "New permanent secretary appointed". borneobulletin.com.bn. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "New Appointments" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. August 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Marcos wishes safe travels for outgoing Brunei envoy Wahab". politiko.com.ph. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Farewell Call of H.E. Johariah Wahab, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines". rtvm.gov.ph. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "PBBM commends Obiena for topping Germany meet". www.pna.gov.ph. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Labuan Bajo". epaimages.com. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Indonesia seeks to strengthen ASEAN's foundation at 42nd Summit". en.antaranews.com. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ The Jakarta Post (2023-07-15). "ASEAN remains focused on economy - Asia & Pacific". www.thejakartapost.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Niniek Karmini and Jim Gomez (2023-07-14). "Southeast Asian leaders condemn Myanmar violence, but can't agree on solution". sahanjournal.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Haniza Abdul Latif (2023-08-05). "Mempromosikan kepelbagaian makanan tradisi" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "50th Year of ASEAN -Japan Friendship and Cooperation". bsb.thaiembassy.org (in Thai). 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "中国—东盟中心". www.asean-china-center.org. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Brunei commits to foster ASEAN-China bilateral ties » Borneo Bulletin Online". borneobulletin.com.bn. 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ James Kon (2017-07-14). "23 KOPRI security personnel complete training". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "High tea reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr". mb.com.ph. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Air Force". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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