Johar bin Haji Noordin (27 July 1942 – 12 June 2020), simply known as Dato Dr Johar,[1] was a Bruneian physician and politician who formerly took office as the second Minister of Health from 1986 to 2002.[2][3] Notably, he was among the first local doctors in the country.
Johar Noordin | |
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| جوهر نوردين | |
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| 2nd Minister of Health | |
| In office 21 October 1986 – March 1998 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Umar |
| Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Apong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 October 1942 Bendahara Lama, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Died | 12 June 2020 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Telanai 'B' Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow (MBChB) University of London |
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Education
editJohar was a member of a group that took the Higher School Certs in Brunei, which was also the first group to ever take the exam. There were five of them; they were Dato Joe Lim, Dato Sherlock Chin, Dato Johar, Dato Samuel Yapp Kai San, and Dato Hussin Daud. They were the first set of native Bruneian doctors. Since we had a harder time getting into the university and had to spend a lot more time there, their pay at the time was only B$1,100 when they returned. When they returned, their compensation was the same as any graduate, whether they were in the arts or sciences.[4] He received his MBChB in 1968, became the first native student from Brunei Town, Borneo to attend the University of Glasgow and graduate.[5] Later on he obtained University of London's diploma in Tropical Public Health.[6]
Career
editJohar was appointed as the health minister on 21 October 1986, succeeding Pehin Dato Abdul Aziz.[7] From 21 to 24 July 1987, he was the representative to attend the International AIDS Conference Ministerial Meeting on AIDS.[8] On 1 May 1995, the Committee on Nominations, made up of representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) member states, convened. The Committee decided to nominate Dato Johar for the position of President of the 48th World Health Assembly at Palais des Nations in accordance with Rule 25 of the Health Assembly's Rules of Procedure and in keeping with the Assembly's long-standing practice of regional rotation in this regard.[9][10] In March 1998, he was fired after serving 14 years and reportedly due to his ineffective reaction to the haze over Brunei brought on by forest fires in Indonesia and Malaysia.[11]
Personal life
editJohar's children included; Sofian (Head of Electrophysiology at the Gleneagles JPMC and President of the Cardiac Society Brunei Darussalam)[12][13] and Johan (Chief Corporate Strategy Officer with Brunei LNG).[14]
Honours
editOn 15 November 2007, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave 27 founders outstanding recognition awards, and individuals who had made significant contributions to Brunei's healthcare system—including Dato Johar—were honored during the event.[15] He has earned the following honours:[16]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka
References
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- ^ Arthur Sparrow Banks (red.) (1987). Political handbook of the world: 1987 : governments and intergovernmental organizations as of March 15, 1987 : (with major political developments noted through June 30, 1987). CSA Publications. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-933199-03-3.
- ^ "Menteri-Menteri Kabinet" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "BRUNEI Doctors Mess CLUB: INTERVIEW WITH DATO YAPP". BRUNEI Doctors Mess CLUB. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "The International Heritage Project: South East Asia GRAB Lunch". University of Glasgow Library Blog. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Who's who in Asian and Australasian Politics. Bowker-Saur. 1991. p. 129. ISBN 978-0-86291-593-3.
- ^ Mohamad Yusop bin Awang Damit (2002). "NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: Light at the End of the Tunnel". Southeast Asian Affairs: 81–91. ISSN 0377-5437. JSTOR 27913202.
- ^ Elizabeth Reid (1987). Proceedings--. Australian Government Publishing Service. p. 411. ISBN 978-0-644-06771-3.
- ^ "Committee on Nominations" (PDF). apps.who.int. 1 May 1995. pp. A48/40. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Brunei (1994). Brunei Darussalam. Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office. p. 192.
- ^ The Europa World Year Book 2003. Taylor & Francis. 2003. p. 869. ISBN 978-1-85743-227-5.
- ^ "Dr Sofian bin Dato Paduka Dr Haji Johar - Gleneagles JPMC". www.gleneaglesjpmc.com.bn. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Press Release Cardiac Society 25/09/2021". cardiacsociety.org.bn. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "17th ISB BGIC Press Conference". progresif.com. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Za'im Zaini (16 November 2007). "His Majesty graces health services centennial". sultanate.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ A Year Book of the Commonwealth. H.M. Stationery Office. 1974. p. 451. ISBN 978-0-11-580141-9.