Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Harimau Padang Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Husin Ahmad
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Husin Ahmad in the 1960s
3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
30 September 1994 – 29 September 1997
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded bySulaiman Damit
Succeeded byAbidin Ahmad
1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
17 September 1991 – 10 August 1994
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byShari Ahmad
Diplomatic positions
Ambassador of Brunei to Indonesia
In office
2006–2007
Ambassador of Brunei to Jordan
In office
10 July 2001 – 8 May 2006
Preceded byAbdul Saman Kahar
Succeeded byAbdul Mokti
Personal details
Born
Husin

(1944-07-11) 11 July 1944
Keriam, Tutong, Brunei
Parent(s)Ahmad Mali (father)
Halimah Hussin (mother)
ProfessionMilitary officer and diplomat
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service?–1997
Rank Major General
CommandsRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
Royal Brunei Land Forces
Battles/warsIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation

Husin bin Ahmad (born 11 July 1944), sometimes spelled Hussin Ahmad,[1] is a Bruneian nobleman, diplomat and soldier whom served as the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1994 until 1997.

Early life and education

Husin is the son of Dayang Hajah Halimah bte Hussin and Awang Ahmad bin Mali. He was born on 11 July 1944 in Kampong Keriam, Tutong.[2]

Military career

Members of the Brunei Malay Regiment participated in a historic incident on 8 October 1966, when they searched for the North Kalimantan National Army group's remnants in the Temburong District's forested area. Junior lieutenants Musa Yakub and Husin Ahmad were given instructions to carry out the duty with their respective platoons. They, along with their company, have successfully arrested four rebels in Sungai Mani, Batang Duri, in the Temburong District jungle, using their unwavering perseverance and thorough military training.[3]

In 1972, Captain Husin took part in the staff and junior management course at the School of Infantry, Warminster.[4] On 17 September 1991, he became the first local commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).[5] Husin held that position for an estimated 3 years before being succeeded by Shari Ahmad on 10 August 1994.[6] Moreover, Major general Husin became the commander of the RBAF on 30 September 1994, and held it until 29 September 1997.[3]

Later life

After his military career, he was the Brunei high commissioner to Amman, Jordan from 10 July 2001 to 8 May 2006.[7] He would be reappointed as the new ambassador to Indonesia in 2006.[8][9] Husin Ahmad has the title of Pehin Datu Harimaupadang and has been assigned to the Additional Manteri 32 in the Legislative Council.[10] Husin Ahmad, who serves as the Chairman of the Council's Supreme Committee, Ibnu Baa'sith Apong, and Mohammad Daud were present for the Sultan's departure from the Royal Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Polo Club on 1 August 2016.[11]

Personal life

Pehin Dato Husin has a son in the military, Colonel Mohd Huzaimi.[12]

Honours

Pehin Dato Husin was awarded the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Datu Harimau Padang by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 3 March 1975.[2] Examples of honours awarded to him;[13]

National

Foreign

References

  1. ↑ "YANG DIMULIAKAN PEHIN DATU HARIMAU PADANG MEJAR JENERAL (B) DATO PADUKA SERI HAJI AWANG HUSIN BIN AHMAD" (PDF). Rencana Tokoh Dalam Majalah Pusaka. Pusat Sejarah: 2.
  2. 1 2 "@bruneiroyalfamily: Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Harimau Padang Mejar Jeneral Bersara Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Husin bin Ahmad merupakan Manteri Tambahan di Bawah Manteri 32 dengan gelaran Pehin Datu Harimau Padang". Instagram. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  3. 1 2 3 "Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB » Media Permata Online". Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB. 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  4. ↑ "Pegawai2 AMDB berkursus di-U.K." (PDF). Pelit Brunei. 1972-01-05. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  5. ↑ "46 years of achievements". Borneo Bulletin. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  6. ↑ "MINDEF - RBLF History". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  7. ↑ "Previous Head of Missions". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  8. ↑ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2006. p. 3.
  9. ↑ Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2007. p. 1.
  10. ↑ "SENARI NAMA‐NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG‐ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN - MANTERI TAMBAHAN DI BAWAH MANTERI 32" (PDF). Adat-Istiadat. 2022-03-14. p. 12. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  11. ↑ "Pegawai-Pegawai Bersara ABDB Zahirkan Rasa Kesyukuran | Brunei's No.1 News Website". brudirect.com. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  12. ↑ "News - 12.12.2019 | Kontinjen negara bawa pulang..." www.belia-sukan.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  13. ↑ "BRUNEIresources.com - Pehin Manteris". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  14. ↑ "Pengorniaan Musim Pertama Taghun 1976" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1976-02-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  15. ↑ "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1969-04-16. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  16. ↑ "121 Orang Di-Korniakan Pingat Kehormatan Negeri Brunei" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1976-06-02. p. 6. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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