In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Malik. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei.[1] He is also the former Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Foundation from 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2017[2][3] and the Deputy Chairman 1 of the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara (JAIN).[4]
Early years and education
Prince Malik was born in Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) School, Jerudong International School (JIS),[5] and University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008.[3]
He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, Malik also received religious instruction throughout his formative years and was taught how to read and write Muqaddam and Jawi.[3]
Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends diplomatic gatherings and trips,[6] including discussions with foreign ambassadors.[7] Furthermore, he often attends royal gatherings and ceremonies.[8] The inaugural Asia vs. Europe Men's 9-Ball Team Challenge 2010, which took place at the Rizqun International Hotel, was presided over by him on 15 January 2009.[9]
From their marriage, the royal couple has three children. On 2 March 2016, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named Pengiran AnakMuthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah.[10] Their second daughter, Pengiran AnakFathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah, was born on 10 March 2018.[11] A third child, a daughter named Pengiran AnakKhaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah was born on 5 January 2020.[12]
Name
Born
Place Birth
Age
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah