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Isa bin Ibrahim

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Not to be confused with Andrew Ibrahim, later named Isa Ibrahim after converting to Islam.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Isa. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama
Isa bin Ibrahim
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عيسى بن إبراهيم
Pehin Isa in 2023
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Incumbent
Assumed office
30 January 2018
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyElinda C.A. Mohammad
Riza Yunos
Sufian Sabtu
Preceded byAbdul Rahman Ibrahim
Lim Jock Seng
7th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
In office
10 February 2011 – 11 February 2015
Prime MinisterHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Anak Kemaluddin
Succeeded byAbdul Rahman Taib
2nd Minister of Home Affairs
In office
21 October 1986 – 24 May 2005
DeputyAbidin Abdul Rashid
Adanan Yusof
Preceded byHassanal Bolkiah
Succeeded byAdanan Yusuf
2nd Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei
In office
October 1970 – 1972
MonarchOmar Ali Saifuddien III
Menteri BesarPengiran Muhammad Yusuf
Preceded byPengiran Muhammad Ali
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born (1935-02-09) 9 February 1935 (age 89)
Brunei
SpouseRosnah Abdullah
Children5; including Ahmad
Parent(s)Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar (father)
Saadiah Mohd Tahir (mother)
Relatives
Alma materUniversity of Southampton (BA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • civil servant
  • lawyer
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Isa bin Haji Ibrahim (born 9 February 1935) is a Bruneian aristocrat and politician, currently serving as Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) since January 2018. His distinguished career began in 1962, when he started as an assistant legal adviser, later becoming Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei and General Adviser to the Sultan. Over the years, Pehin Isa has held numerous high-profile positions, including chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA), member of the Privy Council, and Speaker of the Legislative Council.[1]

Early life and education

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Isa was born in Brunei on 9 May 1935,[2] to Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Ibrahim, an aristocrat who served as Brunei's first Menteri Besar and later as the speaker of the Legislative Council.[3] He had several siblings, each with notable achievements, including his brothers Pehin Orang Kaya Penggawa Laila Bentara Diraja Dato Laila Utama Abbas Al-Sufri, a distinguished civil servant,[4] and Haji Adnin, a successful businessman.[5]

He received his early education at Kilanas Malay School in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan) and continued his schooling at Roman Catholic School in Brunei Town. He furthered his studies abroad, attending Stamford School in Penang, Malaysia, Victoria Bridge School in Singapore, Beatty Secondary School in Singapore, and Sevenoaks School in Kent, England. He completed his A-level at Brighton Technical College in Sussex, England, and in July 1961, earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in law from the University of Southampton, England. In February 1962, Isa qualified as a Barrister-at-Law from Middle Temple.[1]

Political career

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On 21 February 1953, the inaugural Sarawak–North–Borneo–Brunei Conference took place in Kuching. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, British Resident John Barcroft, and Secretary Isa were present on behalf of Brunei. To assure the Conference's success and validity, the High Commissioners Anthony Abell and Malcom MacDonald personally persuaded the Sultan to join.[6]

A photo of Pehin Isa in 1972 during a speech

In March 1962, Isa began his government service as an assistant legal adviser (assisting counsel) and deputy public prosecutor at the Department of Legal Affairs. Then from April to December 1962, he was attached to the Attorney General's Chambers in Kuala Lumpur as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Federation of Malaya. In February 1963, he was the Secretary to Brunei Delegation at negotiations on merger with Malaysia.[7] In September 1965, he was appointed assistant AG and promoted to deputy AG in January 1968. He served as acting AG multiple times in the absence of the AG. In October 1970, Isa was appointed Deputy Menteri Besar and, in October 1971, General Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.[1]

Isa was also a member of the Adat Istiadat Council and the chairman of RBA's board of directors from its founding in November 1974 to January 1984.[1][7] He later became Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in the PMO, concurrently serving as Minister of Home Affairs from 21 October 1986, to 24 May 2005. At the same time, he served as a member of the Council of Cabinet Ministers from from 21 October 1986 to 24 May 2005, and as a member of the Privy Council until 24 May 2005.[1]

On behalf of Brunei's Government, Isa Ibrahim and on behalf of the Malaysian Government, Mohamed Rahmat signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Information and Broadcasting on 14 February 1992.[8] On 10 February 2011, he was appointed as the Legislative Council's speaker.[2] Pehin Isa has taken on the role of Minister at the PMO since 30 January 2018, in which he had remained at post through the 2023 council reappointment.[9]

Personal life

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Married to Seri Laila Pengiring Di-Raja Datin Seri Utama Hajjah Rosnah binti Abdullah, and they have five children; two sons and three daughters. His hobbies include photography and golf.[10] A notable child of his is Ahmad, Attorney General of Brunei.[11] For a period of time, his daughter, Siti Mariam, would be married to Ivica @ Adam Kalebic,[12] founder of Fratini franchise.[13] The former couple would give birth to Anisha Rosnah[14] and Danial Deen Isa-Kalebic,[15] founder of The Potato Habit.[16]

Books

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  • Brunei and Malaysia: Why Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Refused to Join the Federation. I.B. Tauris. 2013. ISBN 978-1-78076-436-8.

Titles, styles and honours

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Pehin Isa wearing his court uniform in 1970

Titles and styles

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Isa was bestowed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah the Manteri title of Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja on 11 May 1968,[7][17] referred to by Yang Berhormat as honorific.

Things named after him

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  • Jalan Pehin Dato Isa, a road in Bandar Seri Begawan.[18]

Honours

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Pehin Isa has earned the following national and foreign honours;[7][1]

National

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Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Foreign

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 9 February 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 9 February 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  3. ^ Haji Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri (1998). Brunei Darussalam, the Road to Independence. Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 195.
  4. ^ "HM pays last respects to Pehin Dato Hj Abbas". The Brunei Times. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  5. ^ Wong, Aaron (17 December 2018). "At 86, business icon Hj Adnin is determined to champion Brunei's ceramic making - Biz Brunei". Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  6. ^ Hussainmiya, B. A.; Haji Mail, Asbol (2014). "No Federation Please-We Are Bruneians": Scuttling the Northern Borneo Closer Association Proposals (PDF). Gadong: Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 14.
  7. ^ a b c d "Special Adviser to His Majesty and Minister at the Prime Ministers Office". Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Information Department – MoU Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia". www.information.gov.bn. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  9. ^ "New Legislative Council appointed » Borneo Bulletin Online". New Legislative Council appointed. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  10. ^ "BRUNEIresources.com – Pehin Isa". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Attorney General's Chambers - History". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  12. ^ Rankin, Norla (28 November 2011). "If I Make a Million She'll Not Get a Penny". Goodreads. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  13. ^ Maurina (12 September 2009). "Drama amidst pizza, pasta and ice cream". iammaurina. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Obsessed Fan Wishes For Prince Mateen & Anisha Isa-Kalebic's Marriage To End In Divorce - Hype MY". 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Everything To Know About Prince Mateen's Rumoured GF Anisha Isa-Kalebic & Her Family - Hype MY". 16 February 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  16. ^ "The Potato Habit". www.thepotatohabit.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Pendekatan Mengenai Istiadat Mengurniakan Gelaran Di Negara Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 14 July 2004. p. 11. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  18. ^ Post Report. U.S. Department of State. 1992. p. 6.
  19. ^ "27 orang di-kurniakan bintang2, pingat2 kebesaran" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 7 January 1970. p. 8. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  20. ^ "SAMBUTAN HARI PUJA USIA D.Y.M.M." (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 29 September 1965. p. 2. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  21. ^ "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 April 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  22. ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat". Jabatan Perdana Menteri Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by 7th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
10 February 2017 – 11 February 2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd Minister of Home Affairs
21 October 1986 – 24 May 2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei
October 1970 – 1972 		Succeeded by
Office abolished
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