Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam
| Yang Teramat Mulia Duli Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Alam | |
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| Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council | |
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In office 14 July 1971 – 30 November 1974 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Pehin Dato Haji Ibrahim Mohd Jahfar |
| Succeeded by | Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 October 1918 Brunei |
| Died |
14 December 1982 (aged 64) Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Resting place | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Spouse(s) | Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar |
| Children |
Pengiran Anak Zariah Pengiran Anak Saleha Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof (deceased) Pengiran Anak Haji Puteh Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit (deceased) 2 other |
| Alma mater | Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak. |
| Profession | Politician, Royal |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
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 second Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council, serving from 14 July 1971 until 30 November 1974. He was the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the current 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 were later known as "Pengiran Babu Raja", The Queen's Mother. They were blessed with 6 children; among them were Pengiran Anak Saleha, his eldest daughter, who later married Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, who is also his nephew. His second daughter, Pengiran Anak Zariah married Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah, Hassanal Bolkiah's younger brother. His son, Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof, who 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 13th 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 becaming 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 Pehin Dato Haji Ibrahim who passed away 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 Duli Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah'.
Death
He passed away 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:
- There is one roads in Brunei such as Jalan Pemancha, named after him, situated in Bandar Seri Begawan.
References
- Susur Galur Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei Darussalam, 1999.