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Mohd Jaafar bin Haji Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian aristocrat, businessman and former
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who served as the third
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of the
Royal Brunei Land Force The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), natively known as (TDDB) is the land component of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) or (ABDB). The RBLF has responsibility for maintaining the territorial defence of Brunei Darussalam, both from attack ...
(RBLF) from 1999 until 2001, and the sixth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.


Military career

After enlisting and completing basic training, he then joined the
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(RBMR) as an officer on 30 June 1969, later promoted to junior officer on 11 December 1970. During a
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in Berakas Camp in 1969,
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Jaafar was among the servicemen awarded by Prince Mohamed for excellence in shooting. During the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the RBMR in 1971, the
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was among the soldiers in the parade holding the flag of
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. In 1991, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) at the
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in
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. On 28 October 1999,
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Jaafar succeeded Shari Ahmad as the Commander of the RBLF. He became a major general on 1 February 2001. Later on 2 April, he assumed leadership of the RBAF. In 2002, he called on
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and
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in Singapore. On 8 May, him alongside
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah (born 15 July 1946) is the Sultan of Brunei since 1967, and prime minister of Brunei since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. He is one of the few remaining absolute monarchs in the worl ...
welcomed
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's Chief of Defence Forces, Narong Yuthavong.


Later life

After his military career, he became a member of the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA), and the advisor to the Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Masjid Improvement Committee. In addition to this, Jaafar is the
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of Richland Insurance since 2004, and board of directors of HSE Engineering. Prior to their departure for the Asia Softball Masters 2022, team managers were given the
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by the president of the Brunei Amateur Softball and Baseball Association (BASBA), Jaafar, at the
Brunei International Airport Brunei International Airport (BIA) (, Jawi alphabet, Jawi: لاڤڠن تربڠ انتارابڠسا بروني ) is the primary international airport and official airport of entry; one of two airports in the Sultanate of Brunei, Brunei Darussala ...
. In a ceremony in 2023, donations were given to 61 less fortunate groups from
Kampong Jerudong Kampong Jerudong is a village in Mukim Sengkurong, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei, about from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 3,856 in 2016. It is one of the settlements within Mukim Sengkurong. It is of historical interest ...
'A' and 'B' and 58
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s. Jaafar, a consultant for Kampong Jerudong 'A' Consultative Council, delivered the gifts.


Personal life

Jaafar is married to Datin Hajah Salbiah binti Mohd Yusof, and together they are known to have two sons, Mohammed Nazlee and Abdul Azeez, and a daughter, Athiyyah As'ad. He is also the brother of Hajah Mariam and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Setia Haji Mohd Samid. 32 Brunei Darussalam Association of Senior Golfers (BDASG) golfers were in
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for the competition that takes place from 27 to 29 October 2015. The team is vying for six championship trophies under the direction of Pehin Dato Jaafar.


Legacy


Things named after him

* Jalan Pehin Mohd Jaafar, a road in Tutong Camp


Honours

National Jaafar was awarded the
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title of ''Yang Dimuliakan'' ''Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan''. Known honours awarded to him are; *
Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang The Most Exalted Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang (), also translated as The Most Exalted Order of Famous Valour, is an Order (decoration), order of Brunei. It was established on 1 August 1968 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Current clas ...
First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2001) – ''Dato Paduka Seri'' *
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa The Most Distinguished Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa (), also translated as The Most Distinguished Order of Merit of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established in February 1964 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Current classes The th ...
Second Class (DSLJ) – ''Dato Seri Laila Jasa'' *
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei (), also translated as The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei, is an Order (decoration), order of Brunei, Brunei Darussalam. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali ...
Third Class (SMB) * Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997) * Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992) * National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009) * Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986) * Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011) * Royal Brunei Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Medal (31 May 2021) * General Service Medal (Armed Forces) * Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB) Foreign *Indonesia: ** Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD; 26 February 2003) *Malaysia: ** Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN; 2000) – ''Datuk'' ** Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT; 2001) *Singapore: **
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) The Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) () is a Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces, decoration awarded to members of the Singapore Armed Forces for exceptionally distinguished performance or extraordinary service, or the furtherance ...
(PJG; 13 January 2001) ** Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (DUBC; 20 September 2002)


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External links

* {{Authority control Bruneian businesspeople Bruneian Muslims Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Recipients of the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) Recipients of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)