Abdul Muntaqim ibni Al-Muhtadee Billah (Jawi: عبد المنتقم; born 17 March 2007) is the oldest child and elder son of Al-Muhtadee Billah, heir-apparent to the Sultan of Brunei, and his wife, Sarah, Crown Princess of Brunei.[1] The Prince is second-in-line to become Sultan of Brunei after his father, who is heir-apparent to Abdul Muntaqim's grandfather Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.
| Abdul Muntaqim عبد المنتقم | |||||
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 Abdul Muntaqim in 2024 | |||||
| Born | 17 March 2007 Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | ||||
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||
| Father | Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah | ||||
| Mother | Princess Sarah | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
| Occupation | Student | ||||
Biography
editPrince Muntaqim was born on 17 March 2007, at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan.[2] In honour of the birth of the prince, a 19-gun salute was fired from the cannons on the grounds of Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei.[1] He is currently studying at International School Brunei (ISB).[3]
Personal interests
editAbdul Muntaqim participated in the Pencak Silat Seni Championships in Tutong District, which were conducted in connection with the festivities of His Majesty's 68th birthday.[4]
During the 5th Brunei Open & Masters Swimming Championship at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex, he made two new records which were 1:33.05 in 100 m freestyle and 51.12s in 50 m backstroke.[5]
Abdul Muntaqim participated in several basketball tournaments representing ISB including the U-13 Omni 3×3 Challenge,[6] and the U-13 Brunei Youth Cup.[7]
He captained for Brunei national U-17 football team during the 2022 AFF U-16 Championship in Indonesia.[8][9] He and his team DPMM FC played in the U-15 Brunei Youth League in 2021.[10]
Consequently, losing to Dessen Chung Min Ting in the Brunei Open Badminton Championship 2018, he made as far as into the semi-final.[11]
For the 2019 under-13 Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) Games, Abdul Muntaqim was part of the athletics team sent to represent ISB in Phuket, Thailand.[12]
In 2023, Abdul Muntaqim laced up with DPMM FC for the FABD Youth Under-20 League.[13] His team subsequently became the league champions, although he was unable to participate in the trophy presentation due to an official excursion to Japan.[14][15]
In July 2024, Abdul Muntaqim was selected for the Brunei national under-19 football team playing at the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship.[16]
Honours
edit| Styles of The Prince of Brunei | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Duli Tuanku |
Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
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References
edit- ^ a b "Two-year-old heir to the Sultan of Brunei's fortune is the world's richest baby". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Brunei's crown prince and wife have baby boy". Agence France Presse. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 18 March 2007. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Royalty grace Int'l School Brunei's National Day celebration | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Rano Iskandar". YES Inspire | Magazines. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "YTM 'Abdul Muntaqim Breaks Records | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Muntaqim participates in 3×3 basketball » Borneo Bulletin Online". Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim participates in 3×3 basketball. 17 February 2020. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "TSK Junior win under-13 title in Brunei Youth Cup » Borneo Bulletin Online". TSK Junior win under-13 title in Brunei Youth Cup. 20 January 2020. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Yang Teramat Mulia participates in AFF meet » Borneo Bulletin Online". Yang Teramat Mulia participates in AFF meet. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Royalty joins Brunei's U-16 football team » Borneo Bulletin Online". Royalty joins Brunei’s U-16 football team. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "DPMM FC tundukkan Indera SC » Media Permata Online". DPMM FC tundukkan Indera SC. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Their Royal Highnesses attend badminton semi-finals". Borneo Bulletin. 25 August 2018.
- ^ "International School Brunei - As the rest of the country celebrated Brunei's 35th National Day, International School Brunei's (ISB) Under 13 athletics team, including Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Muntaqim ibni Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, departed for Phuket, Thailand to represent Brunei at the upcoming Under 13 Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) Games. #isb #internationalschoolbrunei #brunei | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Crown Prince attends under-20 football meet". Borneo Bulletin. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ @fa.bruneidarussalam (11 March 2024). "The prize presentation ceremony for the Under-20 Brunei Youth League Championship for the 2023/2024 season was officiated by FABD President, Feisal Eusoff, as the guest of honour at the final match venue at FABD Field, on March 10, 2024". Retrieved 19 July 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Crown Prince arrives in Japan for official visit". Borneo Bulletin. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Royalty joins under-19 team in ASEAN meet". Borneo Bulletin. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
