Musa bin Haji Yakub, also referred to as Pehin Dato Musa,[1] is a Bruneian aristocrat and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) from 1982 to 1984, and one of the few soldiers to take part in the 1960s Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
Musa Yakub | |
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.jpg) Junior lieutenant Musa in 1967 | |
| Native name | موسى ياقوب |
| Birth name | Musa bin Yakub |
| Allegiance |  Brunei |
| Service |  Royal Brunei Land Force |
| Years of service | 1967–1971 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Training Institute RBAF |
| Battles / wars | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Alma mater | |
Military career
editAt the "Boys Wing" Federation of Malaya Military College at Sungai Besi, Federation of Malaya, two Bruneians participated in a training program for the armed forces. They were given the rank of second lieutenant after finishing the training successfully. Junior Lieutenants Musa and another are the individuals in question. Members of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) participated in a historic incident on 8 October 1966, when they searched and subsequent capture of the four TKNU remnants in Bukit Belalong, which is located in Temburong District's southern region. Junior Lieutenants Musa and Hussein bin Mohammad were given instructions to carry out the duty with their respective platoons.[2][3]
The local troops from the regiment's number 6 and 9 platoons really participated in small-scale field operations in Bukit Belalong. The four TNKU members had snuck into the area from the Sarawak. After the search and cordon procedures, the four uniformed and rather malnourished members of the TNKU turned themselves in to the party that was approaching. TNKU badges, eighty-four rounds of various ammunition, and six automatic rifles were also discovered inside the shack where they were hiding.[3]
In the subsequent year, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III bestowed the Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei First Class (PANB) to Second Lieutenant Musa during the investiture ceremony held on 18 April 1967 in Istana Darul Hana.[3] Using their military expertise, he and Second Lieutenant Hussein successfully apprehended four insurgents in the woods near Sungai Mani, Batang Duri. Their service and achievements during the rebel search were recognised with the award of the order.[2]
In 1967, Junior Lieutenant Musa and two others attended a Commonwealth firearms course in Warminster Military School, England for three weeks.[4] When the first army cadet program was implemented in secondary schools in June 1970, Bruneian schools were transformed into a breeding ground for potential recruits. The students in the armed forces were to be trained by the commanders and NCOs. The initial officer to lead the school cadets was Captain Musa.[3] Once again in 1972, Major Musa would undergo a Military Recruiting Course at the British Military Recruiting School in the United Kingdom for a year.[5] From January 1982 to April 1982, he was appointed as commander of Training Institute RBAF.[6]
Personal life
editPehin Dato Musa has a daughter named Siti Fatimahwati.[7]
Honours
editThen Major Musa was awarded the Manteri title of Pehin Duta Maharajalela on 12 September 1974.[8] Honours awarded to him are;[9]
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka; Third Class (SNB)
Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei First Class (PANB; 1966)
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS; 12 February 1969)[10]
References
edit- ^ Aris Ananta; Chang-Yau Hoon; Mahani Hamdan (2023). "Stability, Growth and Sustainability: Catalysts for Socio-economic Development in Brunei Darussalam". ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ a b Pehin Kolonel (B) Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil bin Haji Ahmad (10 June 2017). "Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d Bachamiya A Hussainmiya (1 January 2012). "Royal Brunei Arrmed Forces 50th anniversary Commemorative History". RBAF 50th Golden Anniversary Commemorative Book. Southeastern University of Sri Lanka: 12–24.
- ^ "Menghadhiri Kursus Ketenteraan Di-England" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 18 January 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Pegawai2 AMDB berkursus di-U.K." (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 5 January 1972. p. 2. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "MINDEF - Training Institute History". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Haniza Abdul Latif. "Buku terbitan UNISSA beri penerangan berguna kepada masyarakat". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri (Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Diraja Dato Seri Utama Haji Awang.) (2003). Adat istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, Jabatan Perdana Menteri. p. 586. ISBN 978-99917-34-22-4.
- ^ "PEHIN-PEHIN MANTERI DAN MANTERI UGAMA KEPALA MANTERI" (PDF). adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 4 December 2019. p. 9. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Istiadat pengurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 kapada 106 orang" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 12 February 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 10 August 2023.