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

Pengiran Mohamed Ali bin Pengiran Mohamed Daud (4 October 1916 – 16 June 2005), simply known as Pengiran Ali, was a Bruneian nobleman, teacher and politician whom formerly held the position of Deputy Menteri Besar from 1962 to 1965, Legislative, Executive, and Privy Councils. He emphasised the significant impact he played in Brunei's history, notably from the 1950s to 1960s, and was also the first of the "three M's" that the British government dreaded (Pengiran Mohamed Yusuf Rahim and Marsal Maun were the other two).[1]

Early life and career

He was born on 6 July 1916 in Brunei Town's Kampong Pengiran Pemancha Lama. The Jalan Pemancha Malay School was where he received his early schooling, completing his five years of education from 1925 to 1930,[2] and as of 8 February 1933, he was employed as a student teacher. He departed in 1937 to pursue his studies at SITC and finished his teacher preparation in 1939. He is also the founder of Persatuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) which was established in 1939.[1] The association eventually awarded him a medal (Pingat Guru Berjasa). He was also a driving force behind the founding of the PGGMB Cooperative Society (Syarikat Kerjasama dan Bantu-Membantu PGGMB), which is still in operation today.[3] Pengiran Ali, like many notable individuals in Brunei after the Second World War, was a teacher who attended the Sultan Idris Teachers' College (SITC) in Malaya. He was hired as a group instructor when he got back to Brunei, and he retained that post during the Japanese occupation in 1943.[1]

Career

Pengiran Ali was a prominent member of the Persatuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) and was not active in Barisan Pemuda (BARIP) activities. In 1953, he was nominated to the Constitutional Advisory Committee (also known as the Tujuh Serangkai),[2][4] and was a close friend of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The committee offered suggestions for constitutional advancement in the sultanate, crucial in securing Brunei's nationalist objectives. In 1954, he visited Malaya to observe the progress of the constitution of the Malay state and in 1955 he went to London to observe how to develop education in the United Kingdom.[5]

Pengiran Ali held the positions of chairman of the Brunei Town District Advisory Council (DAC) and observer on the Legislative Council between 1954 and 1957.[6] From November 1954 to January 1957, he attended the Legislative Council as an observer on behalf of that DAC.[1] At the same time being a member of the Legislative Council in 1957, he was the inspector of Malay schools who has worked together with his colleague Marsal Maun to develop Malay education on Brunei.[6]

Pengiran Ali was one of the key players in the redrafting of the Anglo–Brunei Agreement and the Brunei Constitution during the 1959 Brunei Negotiations.[7][1][6] The Department of Religious Affairs was created on 29 September 1959, with Pengiran Ali as its new leader,[8] in addition to serving as the Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei's Acting Head following the adoption of the 1959 Constitution.[1] Between March 1959 until September 1962, he served as Speaker of the Legislative Council and as acting head of the Islamic Religious Council. He became an unofficial member to Legislative and Executive Councils from November 1959 to August 1962.[2]

On 29 July 1961, the Standing Advisory Council on Defence convened. This body was established under the 1959 Agreement to address issues related to internal security. The High Commissioner, the Chief Police Officer, the Officer in Charge of the Special Branch, and the Menteri Besar made up its membership. The Sultan served as its chairman. However, Dato Haji Ibrahim, the Menteri Besar, was absent due to illness. In his stead, the Sultan appointed two of his closest advisors: Pengiran Ali, the head of the department in charge of religious affairs, and Dato Marsal, then Acting Menteri Besar.[9]

Pengiran Ali was named Deputy Menteri Besar on 1 September 1962, and resigned in 1965 to run in a by-election.[1] At this time he was granted 436 days of leave, before retiring. The Brunei revolt of December 1962, the ambiguity surrounding the creation of Malaysia, and the issues brought on by Konfrontasi all occurred during this tumultuous period.[6]

Later life

Pengiran Ali returned to politics after leaving the administration, though not totally successfully. Despite this, he started off well, earning a seat on the Brunei-Muara District Council in a by-election on 23 October 1965.[3] After the elections in December 1965, he founded the Partai Kemajuan Rakyat (PAKAR) political party, to push for the establishment of parliamentary governance and independence. On 31 July 1966, he was elected chairman of Barisan Kemerdekaan Rakyat (BAKER), a merger of four political parties which included PAKAR and Barisan Rakyat Brunei (BARA); in 1968, he lost a by-election.[2] He ran in a Legislative Council by-election in Temburong District on 8 January 1968, but lost narrowly, and again in April 1969. Considering politics to be a horrible lot, Pengiran Mohd Ali went into business later on.[3]

Death

On 16 June 2005, Pengiran Ali passed away at the age of 89. Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, who was also serving as the Deputy Sultan at the time, attended his burial, which was held on the same day. The national flag was flown at half-mast at Sultan's order.[6]

Personal life

Pengiran Ali is married to Hajah Nahriah in c. 1971,[10] and together they have several children including Pengiran Haji Kamarulzaman,[11] married Princess Amal Nasibah on 19 July 1979.[12]

Titles and honours

Pengiran Ali shaking the hands of Angus Mackintosh on 9 December 1963

Titles

Pengiran Ali held the title of Yang Amat Mulia (The Most Noble) Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Shahibul Bandar in 1983,[2] making him a member of cheteria.[6]

Namesakes

Awards

He has earned the following awards;[14]

  • Pingat Guru Berjasa
  • Tokoh Guru Berbakti (1994)
  • Anugerah Jasawan Agama (8 May 1997)

Honours

See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Pengiran Ali has earned the following honours;[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Hussainmiya, B.A. (2000). ""Manufacturing Consensus": The Role of the State Council in Brunei Darussalam". Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 31 (2): 321–350. doi:10.1017/S0022463400017586. ISSN 1474-0680. S2CID 154624298.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Mohamad Yusop Damit (1995). Brunei Darussalam 1944-1962: Constitutional and Political Development in a Malay-Muslim Sultanate. University of London 1995. pp. 406–407.
  3. ^ a b c "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2005. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. ^ Siti Nor Anis Nadiah Haji Mohamad; Mariam Abdul Rahman (15 November 2021). "Penggubalan Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei 1959: Satu Sorotan Sejarah" [Drafting of The Brunei Constitutions of 1959: A Historical Review]. THE SULTAN ALAUDDIN SULAIMAN SHAH JOURNAL. 8 (2): 36–37. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Rengkasan Jawatan Ahli2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 4 March 1959. p. 5. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Horton, A. V. M. (1 January 2005). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2005". Borneo Research Bulletin. 36: 16–29.
  7. ^ Siti Nor Anis Nadiah Haji Mohamad; Mariam Abdul Rahman (15 November 2021). "Penggubalan Perlembagaan Negeri Brunei 1959: Satu Sorotan Sejarah" [Drafting of The Brunei Constitutions of 1959: A Historical Review]. THE SULTAN ALAUDDIN SULAIMAN SHAH JOURNAL. 8 (2): 36–37. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara – Sejarah Ringkas". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  9. ^ AWANG MOHAMAD YUSOP, DAMIT (1995). "The Malaysia Plan and the First Brunei Elections" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam 1944 – 1962: Constitutional and Political Development in a Malay-Muslim Sultanate. Department of History, The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London: 297.
  10. ^ Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri bin Awang Umar (Haji.); Awang.), Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri (Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Diraja Dato Seri Utama Haji (1971). Chatatan sejarah perwira2 dan pembesar2 Brunei (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. p. 79.
  11. ^ Yang Amat Mulia PENGIRAN KERMA RAJA Pengiran Haji Kamarulzaman bin Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Pengiran Haji Ali
  12. ^ "Kerajaan Baginda Akan Terus Memberi Kemudahan" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 18 July 1979. pp. 1, 6 and 7. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  13. ^ Mukim Gadong 'B' (PDF) (in Malay). Unit Penerbitan Melayu, Bahagian Penerbitan dan Seni Grafik, Jabatan Penerangan, Jabatan Perdana Menteri. pp. 52–57.
  14. ^ Unknown (21 October 2013). "National Heroes of Brunei Darussalam: Allahyarham Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar Pengiran Haji Mohd Ali bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Daud (1916–2005)". National Heroes of Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  15. ^ Runa, Pg (11 August 2008). "Change your life forever by Media Oasis: Who is Who in Brunei now?". Change your life forever by Media Oasis. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  16. ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Raja-Raja Dan Pembesar2 Tanah Melayu Mendapat Pingat Kehormatan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 1 October 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by
Office established
 1st Deputy Menteri Besar
1 September 1962 – 18 September 1965 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
 1st Speaker of Legislative Council
March 1959 – 1 September 1962 		Succeeded by
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