Salbiah Sulaiman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1952 Bandar Seri Begawan,Brunei |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Salbiah binti Sulaiman (born 5 August 1952) is a Bruneian former politician. She served as a member of the Legislative Council from 2011 to 2016.
Salbiah was born in Brunei in 1952. [1] She was educated at Berakas primary school,Raja Isteri Girls' High School (STPRI) and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College. She then attended the Oxford College of Further Education in the United Kingdom, [1] before earning a BA in social studies from the University of East Anglia in 1978. [2]
Salbiah started her career in 1978 as an education officer. [1] She spent a year at the Institute of Education in Singapore from 1980 to 1981. [1] From 1982 to 1993,she was a research officer for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1993 to 2005,she was deputy director for the Internal Security Department (ISD). In August 2005,she was named deputy permanent secretary for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO),and permanent secretary in December 2006. [2] In August 2007,she officially retired from the PMO. [3]
In 2011,Salbiah was appointed to the Legislative Council as a representative of 'people who have achieved excellence'. [1] She and Zasia binti Sirin were the first female members of the Legislative Council. [4] She remained a member until 2016.
Throughout her career,she has earned the following awards and honours: [5]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) –Datin Paduka
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
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