Abdu'r Rahmani

His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka
Abdu'r Rahmani
DPMB SLJ PHBS
His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka Abdu'r Rahmani DPMB SLJ PHBS
ابدوءر رحماني
	Ambassador Abdu'r Rahmani in 2022
5th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
	In office; 15 March 2003 – 1 July 2005
Monarch	Hassanal Bolkiah
Preceded by	Halbi Mohd Yussof
Succeeded by	Rosli Chuchu
Preceded by
Diplomatic positions
Ambassador of Brunei to China
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 22 November 2019
Preceded by	Magdalene Teo
Ambassador of Brunei to Myanmar
	In office; 2014 – September 2019
Preceded by	Yusof Abu Bakar
Succeeded by	Husaini Alauddin
Personal details
Born	28 July 1954 (age 70); Brunei
Spouse	Pengiran Aishah
Parent	Basir Taha (father)
Education	Officer Cadet School
Profession	Military officer; diplomat;
Military service
Allegiance	Brunei
Branch/service	Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service	1975–2005
Rank	Colonel
Unit	'D' Company RBMR ; Third Battalion RBMR
Commands	Training Institute RBAF ; Royal Brunei Land Forces

Abdu'r Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir (born 28 July 1954) is a Bruneian nobleman, diplomat and retired military officer who served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 2003 until 2005.^[1]

Military career

After completing basic training, Abdu'r Rahmani joined the Officer Cadet School in Singapore and joined Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) 11 August 1975. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant on 8 May 1976, and commanding officer of 'D' Company First Battalion RBMR. Later, he became the aide-de-camp (ADC) to the Sultan of Brunei in 1983, commanding officer of Third Battalion RBMR, commander of Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) from 2001 to 2002, and Commander of the RBLF from 15 March 2003 to 1 July 2005.^[2]

Diplomatic career

Myanmar

After his military career, he became a diplomat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 11 May 2014, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah left Myanmar after taking part in the 24th ASEAN Summit. Abdu'r Rahmani, the Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Myanmar, was there to bid farewell at the airport.^[3] On 6 September 2019, at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw, President U Win Myint welcomed departing Abdu'r Rahmani, who has served his term in Myanmar.^[4] At noon on the 11th, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, hosted a farewell lunch for him and his spouse.^[5] Later on the 14th, Min Aung Hlaing welcomed a delegation led by him, where they candidly discussed how to further solidify the cordial ties between the two nations' armed forces.^[6]

The idea got some traction last week when Brunei signed an agreement that would, in theory, see it shift its diplomatic presence to the capital. The government is now pressing on with plans to encourage the transfer of foreign embassies from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw. Abdu'r Rahmani and U Myint Thu agreed on a "reciprocal exchange of land for the construction of diplomatic presences" on 14 February 2018.^[7]

Brunei concurs with ASEAN's hopes that sports may contribute in a variety of ways, including to raising health standards, promoting regional cohesion, and building a sense of patriotism and competitiveness in society. Abdu'r Rahmani, who was in charge of the Brunei delegation at the 4th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports, made the remark on behalf of the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports.^[8]

China

At the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of 22 November 2019, President Xi Jinping accepted credentials from newly appointed ambassadors from 19 foreign nations to China. Among the recently chosen Ambassadors to China was Abdu'r Rahmani.^[9] Nong Rong, the assistant foreign minister, met with Abdu'r Rahmani, the Ambassador of Brunei to China, on 17 August 2023. The two parties discussed their perspectives on bilateral interactions and collaboration. He asserted that the two nations' governments and citizens take great pride in their close connection.^[10]

Personal life

Abdu'r Rahmani is the son of Dato Paduka Haji Basir bin Taha (born 3 November 1913), Secretary to Prince Omar Ali Saifuddien in 1948.^[11] He married to Pengiran Datin Hajah Aishah binti Pengiran Ismail,^[12] and together they are known to have three sons and a daughter.^[2] He has a brother with nobility, Mahdini.^[13]

Honours

Abdu'r Rahmani was awarded the Manteri title of Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan on 17 April 2004.^[14] Known honours awarded to him are;^[13]^[2]

National

Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 2003) – Dato Paduka; Third Class (SMB; 1982)
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Third Class (SLJ)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
General Service Medal
Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)

Foreign

Singapore:
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (PJG; 2005)^[15]

References

^ "MINDEF – RBLF History". mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "brunei4". 4dw.net. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ "Sultan leaves Myanmar". www.sultanate.com. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ "President receives outgoing Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). The Global New Light of Myanmar. 7 September 2019. p. 1. Retrieved 1 October 2023 – via uzo.sakura.ne.jp.
^ "State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi hosts farewell lunch for Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam and spouse". www.mdn.gov.mm. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ "Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Myanmar". www.seniorgeneralminaunghlaing.com.mm. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ Su Myat Mon (19 March 2018). "Govt urges Nay Pyi Taw move for embassies, but obstacles remain". www.frontiermyanmar.net. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. "ASEAN sepakat pupuk perpaduan dan integrasi serantau melalui sukan". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ "Xi Jinping Accepts Credentials from Newly-Appointed Ambassadors to China". un.china-mission.gov.cn. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ "Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong Meets with Bruneian Ambassador to China Pehin Dato Haji Abdu'r Rahmani bin Dato Haji Basir". www.fmprc.gov.cn. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ Pengiran Hajah Mahani binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad (13 May 2013). MELESTARIKAN SEJARAH MELALUI PENAMAAN JALAN (PDF) (in Malay). www.jupem.gov.my.
^ Azmah binti Haji Ahad (25 September 2019). "250919 KDYMM PADUKA RAJA ISTERI BERKENAN MENERIMA MENGADAP PERSURUHJAYA TINGGI KANADA ISTERI DUTA BESAR ISTIMEWA DAN MUTLAK JEPU". www.infofoto.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b "PEHIN-PEHIN MANTERI DAN MANTERI UGAMA KEPALA MANTERI" (PDF). adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 4 December 2019. p. 9. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
^ Haji Ahat Hi (17 April 2004). "Empat lagi dikurniakan gelaran Pehin Manteri" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). p. 1 and 8. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
^ "COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY AWARD". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Magdalene Teo	Ambassador of Brunei to China 22 November 2019 – present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Yusof Abu Bakar	Ambassador of Brunei to Myanmar 2014 – September 2019	Succeeded by Husaini Alauddin
Military offices
Preceded by Halbi Mohd Yussof	5th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces 15 March 2003 – 1 July 2005	Succeeded by Rosli Chuchu
Preceded by Abas Bagol	13th Commander of the Training Institute 2 January 2001 – 1 March 2002	Succeeded by Muhammad Yaakub