Hussain Mohammad Yusof

Not to be confused with Husain Yusof.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohammad Yusof is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Hussain. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Paduka
Hussain Mohammad Yusof
SPMB DSNB PHBS PJK
هوسساءين محمد يوسف
Portrait of Hussain in c. 1959
2nd Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
In office
21 October 1986 – 24 May 2005
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyAli Mohammad Daud
Selamat Munap[1]
Preceded byJefri Bolkiah
Succeeded byMohammad Daud
Personal details
Born27 July 1933
Ujong Tanjong, Kampong Ayer, Brunei
Died3 December 2012 (aged 79)
Muara, Brunei-Muara, Brunei
EducationDevonshire College
Profession
  • Politician
  • civil servant
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Hussain bin Haji Mohammad Yusof (27 July 1933 – December 2012), sometimes spelled Hussein, was a Bruneian aristocrat and politician who held the position of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 1986 to 2005.[2] Notably, he had also served on the Adat Istiadat Council, the Council of Succession, the Council of Cabinet Ministers, and the Privy Council.[3]

Early life and education

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Hussain was born on 27 July 1933,[4] at Kampong Ayer's Kampong Ujong Tanjong.[5] He was the son of the nobleman Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Mohammad Yusof and Datin Hajah Dayang Fatimah; he had a brother named Dato Paduka Haji Ahmad, Tutong District Officer from 1983 to 1984.[6]

Hussain received his education in Brunei's Malay schools as well as English institutions at Malaya and Labuan. In 1951, he began working for the Bruneian government as a clerk, and five years later, he was named Pension Advisory Officer. He was chosen to become an officer in the Brunei Civil Service in April of 1958. Acting Deputy Pension Manager Hussain was one of the 19 young Bruneian officials and students who will be taking government scholarships to study in the UK and Australia. He was slated to depart by air on 18 September 1959 from Brunei. He spent nine months studying administration at Devonshire College in Torquay. Following that, he worked for a year at the British Colonial Office in London before going back to Brunei.[4]

Early career

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Hussain (middle) at the FAO and ECAFE conferences in 1963

On 1 January 1963, he began work with the Brunei Administrative Service (BAS) as their Grade 1 officer.[5] Husin, accompanied by J.S. Gould, the UN Economic Advisor to the Government of Brunei, represented Brunei at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) conferences in Bangkok from 2 to 14 September 1963.[7] He would be reappointed as an Assistant State Financial Officer on 1 April 1967, and was later promoted on 1 January 1972. Lastly, he became the Director of MCYS from 1 July 1974 until 20 October 1986.[5]

As a director at the MCYS on 29 January 1975, Pehin Hussain affirmed that the government of Brunei would hold training for the youth in cloth weaving, silversmiths and coppersmiths, barbers and tailors. This aims to qualify them into holding office or respective working fields.[8] The Scout Association has designated 1 July of each year as Brunei's Scouts' Day to mark the country's admission as a member of the World Scout Movement. It hosted a thanksgiving ceremony on 4 October 1981. Hussein received the certificate appointing him as the Chief Scout of Brunei once Sultan of Brunei agree to visit to the council.[9] The Kampong Pelambayan Mosque was built in 1983 and officially opened on 20 April 1984 by him.[10]

Ministerial career

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Pehin Hussain when speaking during the inauguration of the 51st/2000-2201 Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) General Meeting on 24 June 2001, he added that all these activities would be able to further fuel the name of PGGMB in contributing towards 'ASEAN Awareness' as contained in the Vision of ASEAN 2020. Additionally, he has also stated:[11]

As an NGO who is stable and authoritative, after experiencing various ups and downs in life, the leadership of PGGMB and all its board, I already believe know how to compensate for the agenda of the struggle PGGMB faces in the future. The PGGMB leadership has been able to put together a 'Plan of Action' on projects based on the strategy of its struggle entrusted by all the board members.

— Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Paduka (Dr.) Haji Awang Hussain, Pelita Brunei, 27 June 2001

The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society, a longstanding NGO, is strengthening its authority through educational programs for members. Pehin Hussain emphasized the importance of such initiatives during Flag Day 2002, urging collaboration with the government for the welfare of vulnerable groups. He also called for increased charitable activities and addressing social issues, particularly among youth, through self-discipline-focused educational programs.[12]

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah went to the Royal Ceremony of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Sarah which took place with full wedding ceremony at Baitur Rahmah, Istana Nurul Iman on 24 August 2004. The ceremony started with Pehin Hussain praying to Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz that the Royal Ceremony was ready.[13]

Death

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On 4 December 2012, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid his condolences to his family, after Hussein had passed away on 3 December at the age of 79. Abdul Aziz Juned, state mufti, conducted a collective prayer. Family members, Cabinet Ministers, past ministers, and top government officials were all there to pay their respects at the late former minister's residence in Jalan Damuan.[3] At around 5 o'clock in the afternoon, according to family members, he died quietly in his sleep at home. He was then taken to Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital for a medical examination.[14]

Personal life

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Pehin Hussain was married and had one child.[3] At the time of his death, he has four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.[5]

Titles and honours

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Titles

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Hussain holds the title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela on 24 August 1992, making him a member of Manteri.[15] Additionally, he had previously held the title of Pehin Orang Kaya Udana Laila on 16 August 1972, and later Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja on 12 April 1975.[2][5]

Awards

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He has been given the following awards:

  • Youth Leadership Merit (2006)[16]

Honours

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See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Hussain has obtained an International Honorary Doctorate from the United States Sports Academy on 22 July 2000. Additionally, he has earned the following honours;[15][5]

References

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  1. ^ Jordan, Clive (1995). The Commonwealth Yearbook 1993–94: History Information Statistics from the 51 Commonwealth Countries and Their Dependencies Worldwide. H.M.S, O. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-11-591711-0.
  2. ^ a b Brunei (1988). Brunei Darussalam in Profile. Shandwick. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-9513855-0-0.
  3. ^ a b c "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan pays last respects to late former minister". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "KURSUS ILMU PERTADBIRAN UNTOK PEGAWAI MUDA" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 16 September 1959. p. 2. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2013 with supplementary obituary 2002–2010. – Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Jabatan Daerah Tutong, Kementerian Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri – Senarai Pegawai Daerah". www.tutong.gov.bn. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Awang Husin bin Pehin Orang Kaya Di-Gadong Dato Paduka Haji Mohamed Yusof (tengah) kelihatan dalam gambar ini sa-masa menghadhiri Persidangan Pertubohan Pertanian dan Permakanan serta Surohan Jaya Perekonomian untok Asia dan Timor Jauh di-Bangkok baharu2 ini sa-bagai Wakil Negeri Brunei" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 18 September 1963. p. 8. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Pemuda-pemudi akan di-berikan lateen bertukang dan bertenun" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 29 January 1975. p. 1. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Sejarah | PPNBD". Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Walkaton Sempena Jubli Perak Masjid Kampong Pelambayan". Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  11. ^ HS, Siti Muslihat (27 June 2001). "Ungkayahkan Projek-Projek Kemasyarakatan, Pendidikan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. p. 1. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  12. ^ Darussalam, Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei (21 June 2010). "Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei Darussalam: PBSM Perlu Rancang Program Pendidikan Untuk Ahli". Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 25 August 2004. p. 1. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  14. ^ Hayat, Hakim (4 December 2012). "Ex-MCYS Minister Passes Away". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Pehin Manteris". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  16. ^ "HARIBELIA – penerima-anugerah". www.hbk.gov.bn. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by 2nd Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
21 October 1986 – 24 May 2005 		Succeeded by
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