Pengiran Shamhary bin Haji Pengiran Mustapha is a Bruneian politician who currently serves as the eighth Minister of Transport and Infocommunications since 2022.[1] Additionally, he is a part of the Darussalam Assets's Board of Directors,[2] and former managing director of Brunei Gas Carriers.[3] Specialised in project delivery, organizational transformation, risk management, crisis management, new company development, and business deal making from his work with the public sector, international organizations, and industry.[4]
Pengiran Shamhary | |
|---|---|
| ڤڠيرن شامهري | |
 Pengiran Shamhary in 2024 | |
| 8th Minister of Transport and Infocommunications | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2022 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Abdul Mutalib |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brunei |
| Alma mater | Anglia Ruskin University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editIn 1992, Pengiran Shamhary began his career at the Ministry of Development, where he worked on project development and management, international contacts, and policy development.[5]
Later, in 2004, Pengiran Shamhary joined Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). He held a number of executive positions at BSP, including Business Improvement Manager, Acting Head of HSSE, Head of Environment, and Head of Corporate Operations. His responsibilities included organization change, corporate governance, and strategy formulation in addition to project planning and execution. Later in 2013, Pengiran Dato Shamhary was appointed managing director of Brunei Shell Marketing (BSM), where he was responsible for the logistics of supply and distribution as well as the sales and marketing plan for companies operating in the land, sea, and air sectors. ensuring corporate sustainability and expansion through dependability in performance, innovation, and new ventures.[5]
Pengiran Shamhary held the job of managing director of Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) from 1 November 2020 till his nomination as Minister.[4] He was responsible for the consistency of operations, the growth of regional capabilities, and the creation of the company's long-term plan.[5] On 7 June 2022, he was appointed the Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. Upon taking that position, he ended his time with the Brunei Gas Carriers.[6] At the same time, he became a member of the Privy Council[7] and Cabinet Minister.[8]
The Air Services Agreement was signed in Brunei in June 2022 by the Minister of Transport and Communications, José Agustinho da Silva, and his Bruneian counterpart, Pengiran Shamhary, who was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Adaljiza Magno.[9]
Honours
editPengiran Shamhary has earned the following honours:
Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class (PSNB; 15 July 2022) – Dato Seri Setia[10]
References
edit- ^ "Speaker – Pengiran Dato Shamhary Mustapha". sicw.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Board of Directors". www.da.com.bn. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "ABIS Speakers". www.aseanbacbrunei.com.bn. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ a b "BGC lantik pengarah urusan baharu". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). 7 November 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "Minister's Curriculum Vitae". www.mtic.gov.bn. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Shamhary Mustapha, Managing Director of Brunei Gas Carriers". www.theceomagazine.com. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Jabatan Majlis-Majlis Mesyuarat - Ahli-Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Di-Raja". www.councils.gov.bn. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Ain Bandial; Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar (7 June 2022). "HM: New cabinet must carry out duties with "full loyalty and responsibility"". thescoop.co. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Filomeno Martins (15 July 2022). "Ambassadors of Brunei and Spain present credential letters to President Horta". en.tatoli.tl. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Penerima dikurniakan Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran NBD". www.jpm.gov.bn (in Malay). 15 July 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.