Abdul Aziz Umar

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With this settlement, Insha Allah (God willing), all assets such as hotels, buildings, lands, shares and other similar assets in Brunei Darussalam and overseas, which were acquired with money derived from BIA and are at present under the control of his Highness (Prince Jefri) and his family, will be returned to the BIA.

— Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Begawan Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Seri Paduka Haji Awang Umar, The Sunday Times (14 May 2000)

Other appointments

Additionally, Pehin Abdul Aziz also held other special positions both nationally and internationally in addition to the primary portfolio. Within the nation, he was a member of the State Legislative Council, member of the Council of Succession, [4] member of the Council of Ministers, member of the Privy Council, [4] member of the Islamic Religious Council, [4] member of the Brunei Investment Advisory Board, first deputy chairman of the Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) board of directors, non-executive director of Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), non-executive director of Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG), chairman of the National Development Committee, secretary to Brunei Defence Council, chairman of Brunei Defence Council, vice-chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (1985–1986; 1989–1991), [15] chairman of the Supreme National Council of Malay Islamic Monarchy of Brunei Darussalam, chairman of the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council, president of the Brunei Youth Council, chairman of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Council, chairman of the National Education Council, chairman of Yayasan's administrative committee from 5 October 2000 to 31 December 2008, [16] [17] chairman of the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), [4] and lastly the chairman of the Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institution. [6]

Outside of Brunei, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies United Kingdom (OXCIS) since 15 May 1998, [4] deputy chairman of the ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), and a mmeritus member of the International Council of Education for Teaching. [6]

Later life

Abdul Aziz stated on 12 April 2021 that the Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB), which was founded 82 years ago, must work to keep up with modern demands to support national progress. During the opening ceremony of PGGMB's 71st Delegates General Meeting for the 2020–2021 session at the PGGMB School Sungai Akar, he stated: [18]

How can PGGMB shape itself to be relevant in this age? Because PGGMB today cannot justify itself on the needs and goals of the community 82 years ago. This is our challenge today, on how we can inculcate PGGMB to be of noticeable significance in today’s community, so that the community will not turn away, except for its vital role in developing our beloved nation. Relevance will only be visible through unity of Malay teachers in the country, that is revolved around the national interest and the community at large.

— Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Begawan Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Seri Paduka Haji Awang Umar, Borneo Bulletin

Personal life

Born on 20 March 1936, to a nobleman, Begawan Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Seri Paduka Haji Awang Umar. Abdul Aziz is married to Datin Paduka Hajah Zaharah binti Haji Idris and together they have 5 children; [6] including Anita Binurul Zahrina, [19] who went on to marry Major General Hamzah. [20] He had an elder brother named, Tahir Umar (1923–2014), whom also served with the government and as a public prosecutor. [2] Notably, he is also the half brother of Jamil Al-Sufri.

Titles and honours

Abdul Aziz became the President of the Youth Council from 1967 to 1968. Yang Berhormat Haji Awang Abd. Aziz.jpg
Abdul Aziz became the President of the Youth Council from 1967 to 1968.

Titles

Pehin Abdul Aziz was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya on 5 September 1977. Moreover, he has earned the following honours; [6] [22]

Awards

He has been given the following awards: [6]

  • Youth Leadership Merit (2006) [23]
  • Outstanding Health Award
  • Prominent Religious Award (2009)
  • Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Education Award (24 September 2011) [24]
  • SEAMEO Recognition Award (7 May 2015) [5] [25]
  • Distinguished Fellow Award, International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET)

Honours

Abdul Aziz was awarded the following honours: [6]

National

Foreign

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Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia
Abdul Aziz Umar
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عبدالعزيز عمر
Abdul Aziz Umar in 1958.jpg
Abdul Aziz in 1958
Minister of Education
In office
30 November 1988 –24 May 2005
Political offices
Preceded by
Abdul Rahman Taib
Office established
 1st Minister of Education
30 November 1988 – 24 May 2005
1 January 1984 – 21 October 1986		Succeeded by
Abdul Rahman Taib
Abdul Rahman Taib
Preceded by 2nd Minister of Communications
21 October 1986 – 30 November 1988		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
 1st Minister of Health
1 January 1984 – 21 October 1986		Succeeded by
Preceded by State Secretary
1974–1981		Succeeded by
–
Academic offices
Preceded by
Office established
Abdul Rahman Taib
Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam
1985–1986
1989–1990		Succeeded by
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