Jaafar Abdul Aziz

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Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Major General (Retired)
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Jaafar Abdul Aziz
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Pehin Jaafar in 2024
6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
2 April 2001 (2001-04-02) –27 March 2003 (2003-03-27)
Occupation
  • Military officer
  • businessman
Military service
AllegianceFlag of Brunei.svg  Brunei
Branch/serviceRoyal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) - Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB) ensign.svg  Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service1969–2003
Rank 17.RBrLF-MG.svg Major General
Unit'B' Company
CommandsRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
Royal Brunei Land Force

Mohd Jaafar bin Haji Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian aristocrat, businessman and former military officer who served as the third Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001, [1] and the sixth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.

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Military career

After enlisting and completing basic training, he then joined the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) as an officer on 30 June 1969, later promoted to junior officer on 11 December 1970. [2] During a military exercise in Berakas Camp in 1969, Cadet Jaafar was among the servicemen awarded by Prince Mohamed for excellence in shooting. [3] During the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the RBMR in 1971, the junior lieutenant was among the soldiers in the parade holding the flag of Colonel-in-chief. [4] In 1991, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) at the Australian Defence College in Canberra. On 28 October 1999, Colonel Jaafar succeeded Shari Ahmad as the Commander of the RBLF. [5] [1] He became a major general on 1 February 2001. [2] Later on 2 April, he assumed leadership of the RBAF. In 2002, he called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Tony Tan in Singapore. [6] On 8 May, him alongside Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed Thailand's Chief of Defence Forces, Narong Yuthavong. [7]

Later life

After his military career, he became a member of the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA), [8] and the advisor to the Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Masjid Improvement Committee. [9] In addition to this, Jaafar is the chairman of Richland Insurance since 2004, and board of directors of HSE Engineering. [10] Prior to their departure for the Asia Softball Masters 2022, team managers were given the national flag by the president of the Brunei Amateur Softball and Baseball Association (BASBA), Jaafar, at the Brunei International Airport. [11] In a ceremony in 2023, donations were given to 61 less fortunate groups from Kampong Jerudong 'A' and 'B' and 58 orphans. Jaafar, a consultant for Kampong Jerudong 'A' Consultative Council, delivered the gifts. [12]

Personal life

Jaafar is married to Datin Hajah Salbiah binti Mohd Yusof, and together they are known to have two sons, Mohammed Nazlee [13] and Abdul Azeez, [14] and a daughter, Athiyyah As'ad. [15] He is also the brother of Hajah Mariam and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Setia Haji Mohd Samid. [16]

32 Brunei Darussalam Association of Senior Golfers (BDASG) golfers were in Chiang Mai for the competition that takes place from 27 to 29 October 2015. The team is vying for six championship trophies under the direction of Pehin Dato Jaafar. [17]

Legacy

Things named after him

Honours

National

Jaafar was awarded the Manteri title of Yang DimuliakanPehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan. [19] Known honours awarded to him are; [19]

Foreign

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