Ariffin Abdul Wahab

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Ariffin Abdul Wahab

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Pehin Ariffin in 2024
Native name
عريفين عبدالوهاب
Birth nameMohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab
Born1927–1928
AllegianceFlag of Brunei.svg  Brunei
Service/branchFlag of Royal Brunei Land Forces.svg  Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service1962–1979
Rank 14.RBrLF-LTC.svg Lieutenant colonel
UnitFirst Battalion
Commands held'A' Company
'D' Company
Training Institute RBAF
Alma mater
Other workChairman of United Motors

Mohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1975 to 1979. [1] In 1976, he became one of the first two local personnel to be promoted to lieutenant colonel alongside Sulaiman Damit. [2]

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Military career

At the age of 34 in 1962, Ariffin was commissioned into the support unit of the Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei (AMDB) after completing his studies in Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and recruit training at the Federation Military College (FMC) in Port Dickson. [2] He would hold several position across different units serving as a platoon commander, intelligence officer, motor platoon commander and commanding officer of 'A' Company. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of major. [2] Mohammad Daud would be replaced by him as the commander of the training depot in May 1975. He would stay in that capacity until January 1979. [3] [1] In addition, he would also serve as the commanding officer of 'D' Company and training officer of First Battalion AMDB. On 27 January 1976, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. [2]

Later life

Upon retirement, Ariffin became the primary Proton distributor in Brunei while serving as chairman of United Motors. [4] [5] Additionally, he is also the president of the Ex-Soldiers' Association of Brunei Darussalam (ESAB) and vice president of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC). [6]

Honours

Ariffin was awarded the manteri title of Pehin Duta Indera Negara. Honours awarded to him are; [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "MANTAN-MANTAN KOMANDAN INSTITUT LATIHAN ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI". ilabdb.mindef.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Dua Orang Pegawai AMDB Di-Naikkan Pangkat Lt. Colonel" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 4 February 1976. pp. 1, 5, 8. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "MINDEF - Training Institute History". www.mindef.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "UNITED MOTORS LAUNCHES 3S CENTRE IN GADONG". www.kln.gov.my. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Admin, Mantuka (20 November 2013). "Pelancaran Proton Suprima S". www.mantuka.com (in Malay). Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "13th VECONAC GA OFFICER". www.veteranri.go.id. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
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Preceded by 2nd Commander of the Training Institute
May 1975 – January 1979		Succeeded by
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