Mohammad Alam Abdul Rahman

''Al Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah Pengiran Anak Haji'' Mohammad Alam ibni ''Al Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak'' Abdul Rahman (18 October 1918 – 14 December 1982) was the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974. He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also the uncle and father-in-law of the Sultan. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.

Early life

Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam was born on 18 October 1918. His father, Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, one of the Wazir in Brunei, was a younger brother of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, which made him first cousin of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. His sister, Pengiran Anak Damit married Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

Education

As the member of the Royal Family, Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam began his informal education at the palace. When he came to age, he went to Malaya to study at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak, along with other members of the Royal Family.

Personal life

Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam married Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar (who became later known as "Pengiran Babu Raja", ''The Queen's Mother''). They had 9 children; among them were Pengiran Anak Salma married Tuanku Abdool Aziz al-Hajj a billionaire world and royal family. His second daughter, Pengiran Anak Saleha, who later married Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, who is also his nephew. His third daughter, Pengiran Anak Zariah married Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger brother. His son, Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof, who became later known as ''Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar'', married Pengiran Anak Puteri Norain, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger sister.

His son, Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof, died on 13 December 2004. His daughter, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.

Political career

Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam served as a clerk at Land Department and Judiciary Department. He also served as the Chairman of Jabatan Adat Istiadat, Ugama dan Kebajikan. He later became the Yang Di Pertua Adat Istiadat before becoming Speaker of the Legislative Council.

Speaker of the Legislative Council

In honor of his contribution of the State, he was elected as the second Speaker of the Legislative Council, to replace Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jafar who died on 19 February 1971. He was sworn in on 13 July 1971 and served from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974.

Awards and recognitions

In recognition to his service, he was awarded the DK., SPMB., DPNB., POAS., PHBS., PJK., OBE. On 27 July 1950, he was appointed Wazir, which he held the title "Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah".

Death

He died on Friday, 14 December 1982, at the age of 69. He was laid to rest at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong.

Places after him

Several places were named after him, including:
* A road is named along Jalan Pemancha in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him

References

* Susur Galur Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei Darussalam, 1999.

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1918 births
1982 deaths
Bruneian Muslims
Bruneian royalty
Speakers of Legislative Council of Brunei