‘Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of

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by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a

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. He is currently

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of the Committee of Governors of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation since 1 March 2013 and Deputy Chairman 1 of ''Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat'' '' Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara''.

Early years and education

Prince Malik was born in

Istana Nurul Iman The Istana Nurul Iman (Jawi script, Jawi: ايستان نور الإيمان; English language, English: The Light of Faith Palace) is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. Th ...

, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of '' Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei'' (PGGMB) School,

Jerudong International School Jerudong International School (; Abbrev: ) is a co-educational, boarding and day school in Brunei, Southeast Asia. It has over 1660 students - of which around 200 are boarding students. Less than 50% of its student body are Bruneians, with the ...

(JIS), and

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(UBD) with a degree in

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(BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008. He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, Malik also received religious instruction throughout his formative years and was taught how to read and write

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and Jawi. Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends diplomatic gatherings and trips, including discussions with foreign ambassadors. Furthermore, he often attends royal gatherings and ceremonies. The inaugural Asia vs. Europe Men's

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Team Challenge 2010, which took place at the Rizqun International Hotel, was presided over by him on 15 January 2009.

Marriage and children

On 9 April 2015, he married 22-year-old Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah at

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. The wedding was attended by Malaysian sultans and royalty including

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, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor,

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, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor and Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis. Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin Al Saud, the Governor of Hail Province,

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, and Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the

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were among the special guests. From their marriage, the royal couple has three children. On 2 March 2016, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named ''Pengiran Anak'' Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah. Their second daughter, ''Pengiran Anak'' Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah, was born on 10 March 2018. A third child, a daughter named ''Pengiran Anak'' Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah was born on 5 January 2020. A fourth child, a daughter named ''Pengiran Anak'' Nabeelah Najmul Bolqiah was born on 9 April 2025.

Honours

Namesakes

* Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Religious School, a

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in Kampong Bengkurong. * Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Mosque, a mosque in

Kampong Tungku Kampong Tungku is a villages of Brunei, village in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, about from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 1,689 in 2016. It is one of the villages within Mukim Gadong 'A'. The postcodes in Brunei, postco ...

completed on 9 July 2012.

Honours

National

BRU Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei

Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB) * Sultan_Hassanal_Bolkiah_Medal

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(PHBS) *

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Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992) * Sultan_Hassanal_Bolkiah_Golden_Jubilee_Medal

Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017) * National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009) * Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)

Foreign

* : **

MY Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV ribbon

Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal - (11 April 2012)

Ancestry

References

External links

Royal Wedding
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