Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman (born April 1972)[1] is the incumbent Minister of Home Affairs (MOHA) in Brunei since 2022,[2] the former Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (MoFE),[3] and the chairman of both Royal Brunei Technical Services (RBTS)[4] and Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB).[5] In addition to serving on a number of government committees dealing with ease of doing business, corporatisation and public–private partnerships, manpower planning and employment, FDIs and downstream industries, and sukuk management, Dato Ahmaddin currently sits on the boards of government-linked companies in a variety of sectors, including banking, medical, oil and gas, logistics, and real estate.[1]
Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman | |
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| احمددين عبدالرحمن | |
 Minister Ahmaddin in 2024 | |
| 6th Minister of Home Affairs | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2022 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Abu Bakar Apong |
| Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy | |
| In office 30 January 2018 – 7 June 2022 Serving with Abdul Manaf Metussin | |
| Minister | Hassanal Bolkiah Amin Liew Abdullah |
| Preceded by | Hisham Mohd Hanifah Amin Liew Abdullah |
| Succeeded by | Khairuddin Abdul Hamid Pengiran Zety Sufina |
| Chairman of Brunei Darussalam Central Bank | |
| In office 27 June 2021 – 7 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Al-Muhtadee Billah |
| Succeeded by | Khairuddin Abdul Hamid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1972 (age 52)
Brunei |
| Alma mater | Universiti Brunei Darussalam (BA) |
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Early life and education
editAhmaddin was born in April 1972 and at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Ahmaddin earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Management Studies in 1996.[1]
Early career
editIn 1996, Ahmaddin began working with the government (Immigration and National Registration Department). He also served as the acting director of research and planning for the public service department, controller of customs for the royal customs and excise department, and director of administration and finance within the ministry. Ahmaddin began holding a number of important roles in the MoFE, including Permanent Secretary of Policy and Investment, Policy, and Performance,[6] all of which he held from 24 August 2017 to 22 October 2015. On 30 January 2018, he was appointed the deputy minister of finance and the economy.[1] Moreover, he was the director of Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) from 8 June 2018 until his resignation on 4 January 2021.[7]
Ministerial career
editOn 27 June 2021, Dato Ahmaddin was appointed the chairman of BDCB,[5] replacing Crown prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.[8] He would later be reappointed the Minister of Home Affairs, following Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's titah on 7 June 2022.[9][10] The youth should cultivate the proper mindset, attitude, and abilities, according to Dato Ahmaddin during the 5th Youth Town Hall Brunei on 5 December 2022, to effectively contribute to national development. Additionally, he mentioned that to realize the development of the entire country, kids must be able to meet the requirements for good leadership and teamwork.[11] On 9 March 2023, the MOHA will support the budget theme of "Creating A Successful Future Together" by concentrating on three goals, according to Ahmaddin in his introduction to the allocation for the Ministry and its departments totaling over B$136 million. The Minister of Home Affairs claims that one of the goals is security and well-being.[12]
Personal life
editDato Ahmaddin is married to Datin Hajah Norzana binti Pengiran Haji Rosli.[13][14][15]
Honours
editDato Ahmaddin holds the honorary title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable). Moreover, he has earned the following honours;[16]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (PSNB; 15 July 2022)[17] – Dato Seri Setia
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka; Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2017) – Dato Paduka[18]
Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
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References
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- ^ "Kementerian Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri – MHEDN". www.moha.gov.bn. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Ministry of Finance and Economy – deputy-minister-of-finance". www.mofe.gov.bn. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Meet Our Team". RBTS. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ a b "AMBD renamed Brunei Darussalam Central Bank » Borneo Bulletin Online". AMBD renamed Brunei Darussalam Central Bank. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "BDIF". bdif.com.bn. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmaddin BIN HAJI ABDUL RAHMAN personal appointments – Find and update company information – GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Scoop, The (26 June 2021). "AMBD renamed Brunei Darussalam Central Bank". The Scoop. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "New Cabinet unveiled » Borneo Bulletin Online". New Cabinet unveiled. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Hj Abu Bakar, Rasidah; Bandial, Ain (7 June 2022). "HM: New cabinet must carry out duties with 'full loyalty and responsibility'". The Scoop. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Fifth Youth Town Hall gathers over 500 youths – The Bruneian". 5 December 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Latest News – Supporting Budget Theme 2023/2024". www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Envoy lauds Brunei-China relations » Borneo Bulletin Online". Envoy lauds Brunei-China relations. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Ambassador Yu Hong's Remarks at the Reception in Celebration of the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China". bn.china-embassy.gov.cn. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Blessings and gifts for new bundles of joy » Borneo Bulletin Online". Blessings and gifts for new bundles of joy. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Dewan Majlis" (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 2 March 2023. p. 2.
- ^ "23 state decorations conferred » Borneo Bulletin Online". 23 state decorations conferred. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Seramai 35 orang menerima Bintang Kebesaran NBD" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 17 July 2017. p. 11. Retrieved 7 June 2024.