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Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim (born 31 December 1969) is a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband to Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Notably, he is a member of the Privy Council,[1] and the vice chairman of DPMM FC.[2]

Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim
ڤڠيرن انق عبدالرحيم
Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad
Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim in 2024
Born (1969-12-31) 31 December 1969 (age 54)
Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 1996)​
Issue
List
  • Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah
  • Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb
  • Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah
Regnal name
Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim bin Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak Kemaludin Al-Haj
HouseBolkiah (by marriage)
FatherPengiran Anak Kemaluddin
MotherPengiran Anak Siti Rafiah

Career

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Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim earned his Higher National Diploma in business studies from the United Kingdom. He returned to Brunei to help look after his family's business.[3]

Upon taking cheteria membership, he began carrying out royal duties during ceremonial events. Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Princess Sarah agreed to organize the Majlis Doa Selamat and Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram in honour of Prince Abdul Muntaqim's birth in the afternoon of 22 May 2007. The event was overseen by Abdul Rahim and was held in the Istana Nurul Iman's surau.[4] On 8 January 2023, he assisted the wedding of Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar.[5][6]

Personal life

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Born on 31 December 1969, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim is the son of nobleman Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin and his wife, Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah. He is the grandson of Pengiran Muda Hashim.[7] His hobbies included playing polo, badminton and association football.[3]

Marriage

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Radio Television Brunei (RTB) broadcast the wedding ceremony of Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim,[8] which adhered to the Malay Muslim Monarchy doctrine. On 9 August 1996, the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja met at Istana Nurul Iman. The people of Brunei have been hearing rumors prior to the wedding. A 21-gun salute at the Lapau followed by court musicians performing on traditional musical instruments marked the start of the Gendang Jaga-Jaga. The Menerima Tanda Diraja then took place on the 12th.[3]

The Menerima Pertunangan Diraja then got under way on the afternoon of the 13th. The Berbedak Ceremony took place the next day, and on the 15th at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Akad Nikah united the bride and husband. After several days of rituals, the Bersanding was performed on the 18th in front of the Royal family and 5,000 visitors from both domestic and foreign countries in the Throne Hall of the Istana Nurul Iman.[3]

Children

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Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim and Princess Rashidah have 2 sons and 3 daughters. The order by age is as follows;

  • Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)[9]
  • Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah[10]
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)[11]
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)[12]
  • Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 16 December 2009)[13]

Honours

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Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim was bestowed the Cheteria title of Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad on 29 April 2004, and earned the following honours;[14]

  •   Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – Dato Laila Utama[4]
  •   Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
  •   Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
  •   National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)

References

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  1. ^ "Jabatan Majlis-Majlis Mesyuarat - Ahli-Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Di-Raja". www.councils.gov.bn. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. ^ "BSM Sponsors DPMM FC for 2015". www.bsm.com.bn. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). 1996.
  4. ^ a b Lyna Mohamad; Azrol Azmi (23 May 2007). "Thanksgiving ceremony for new prince". sultanate.com. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja mulakan Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja". www.jpm.gov.bn (in Malay). 8 January 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  6. ^ Syahmi Hassan (8 January 2023). "Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja bermula dengan Istiadat Bersuruh". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  7. ^ Hakim Hayat; Siti Hajar (10 January 2012). "Ex-Speaker of LegCo passes away". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  8. ^ "HRH Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah attends daughter's convocation ceremony in Bristol". thebruneian.news. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  9. ^ Fadhil Yunus (19 March 2021). "Royalty lead netball camp". borneobulletin.com.bn. Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Berkenan Berangkat Ke Majlis Penyampaian Sijil, Konvokesyen". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). 29 July 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Cucunda bari Kebawah DYMM" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 16 May 2002. p. 4. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  12. ^ Ak. Jefferi Pg. Durahman (23 January 2006). "Kebawah DYMM kurniakan nama cucunda baginda" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Vol. 51. p. 16.
  13. ^ "Sultan names granddaughter". www.sultanate.com. 25 December 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  14. ^ SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN (PDF) (in Malay). www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. 2021. p. 3.
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