Pengiran Muhammad Salleh (1890–1969) was a Bruneian nobleman and politician who formerly held several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the State Council,[1] Privy Council, Legislative Council, and the Chief Kadi.[2][3]
| Salleh Muhammad صالح محمد | |||||||||
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| Pengiran Di-Gadong Sahibul Mal | |||||||||
 Pengiran Muhammad Salleh in 1960 | |||||||||
| Born | 1890 Pemancha Lama, Kampong Ayer, Brunei | ||||||||
| Died | 1969 (aged 78–79) Brunei | ||||||||
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Father | Pengiran Anak Muhammad | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Biography edit
Salleh was born in 1890,[4] at Kampong Pemancha Lama of Kampong Ayer.[5] He became the nation's Chief Kadi on 1 January 1940, under the rule of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin.[6] Additionally, he was also the Brunei State Religious Advisor. In the absence of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, he became a member of Legislative, Privy and State Councils in 1960.[3] Politically, Salleh involved with the founding of the Persatuan Sahabat Pena Brunei (PSPB) along with other Bruneian politicians such as Hasbollah Daud and Marsal Maun.
In May 1968, Salleh officially became a member of wazir. The last person to have the title was Pengiran Anak Muhammad Hassan, who held it during Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin's reign from 1900 to 1968. The title was out of usage for more than 50 years after 1900 as a result of a mix of political and economic circumstances. Finally, the title was restored and given to Salleh prior to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's coronation in 1968, marking the resuscitation of one of Brunei's oldest titles.[7]
Pengiran Muhammad Sharifuddin interviewed Salleh in 1968 and 1969 regarding Brunei's ancient royal wedding custom. 'Royal Weddings', an article published in the 1969 Brunei Museum Journal, is a highly significant source on the topic.[7]
Titles and honours edit
Titles edit
Upon taking up as one of the wazirs of Brunei, Salleh was bestowed the title of Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Di-Gadong Sahib Mal in May 1968,[8] in which he would hold until his death in 1969.[7] As the Chief Kadi, he held the honorary title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) on 1 January 1940, and the cheteria title of Pengiran Shahbandar Sahibul Bandar on 2 August 1958.[3]
Namesakes edit
- Pengiran Digadong Haji Mohd Salleh Religious School, a school in Kampong Sungai Kedayan 'B'[9][10]
Honours edit
Salleh has earned the following known honours;
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 23 September 1956) – Dato Paduka;[11] Third Class (SMB)[1]
Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
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References edit
- ^ a b Office, Great Britain Colonial (1957). Brunei. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 187.
- ^ Hussainmiya, Bachamiya Abdul (2000). The Brunei Constitution of 1959: An Inside History. Brunei Press. p. 80. ISBN 978-99917-32-04-6.
- ^ a b c "Rengkasan Perkhidmatan Ahli2 Majlis Pemangku Raja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 4 May 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Gin, Ooi Keat (14 December 2015). Brunei - History, Islam, Society and Contemporary Issues. Routledge. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-317-65998-3.
- ^ "Kampong-Kampong di Kampong Ayer Yang Sudah Luput Dari Ingatan". Brunei fm. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Office, Great Britain Colonial (1949). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 102.
- ^ a b c Putera, Zikri (17 November 2021). "Al-Marhum Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Di-Gadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Haji Muhammad Salleh". Lembaran Sejarah. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Nicholl, Robert (1995). From Buckfast to Borneo: Essays Presented to Father Robert Nicholl on the 85th Anniversary of His Birth, 27 March 1995. University of Hull. p. 619. ISBN 978-0-85958-836-2.
- ^ Supdghms (1 March 2011). "Sek Ugama Pg DiGadong Hj Md Salleh, Brunei 1: Sejarah Sekolah". Sek Ugama Pg DiGadong Hj Md Salleh, Brunei 1. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Asrar, Qalam (25 October 2017). "Sekolah Melayu Kampong Sultan Lama". Kampung Ayer Brunei (in Malay). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Pingat Omar Ali Saifuddin" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1956. p. 5. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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