Ya'akub bin Haji Zainal (born 5 July 1941) is a Bruneian aristocrat, politician and former police officer who served as the police commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) from 1997 to 2001, and member of Legislative Council (LegCo) from 2011 to 2015. Notably, he is the advisor of Retired Personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force Association (POLSARA).[1][2]
Ya'akub Zainal | |
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| يعقوب زاءينل | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015 | |
| Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 11 March 1997 – 9 April 2001 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Abdul Rahman Johan |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahman Besar |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Rahman Johan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1941 Lurong Dalam, Kampong Ayer, Brunei |
| Alma mater | Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College |
| Police career | |
| Country |  Brunei |
| Department |  Royal Brunei Police Force |
| Service years | 1962–2001 |
| Rank | .gif){kind=small} Commissioner |
Early life and education
editOn 5 July 1941, Ya'akub is born in the Bruneian village of Kampong Lurong Dalam of Kampong Ayer. He had his early education at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College after attending Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Malay School (SMJA) to grade 5. He first began work as a Clerk Grade 'B' in the Department of Studies in the government of Brunei on 9 March 1961.[3]
Police career
editYa'akub received approval to join the RBPF as a probationary inspector on 6 June 1962. Following his completion of basic training, he was posted to the Kuala Belait police station, specifically serving as the chief of police station's assistant. After serving in the police force for 39 years, he retired on 5 July 1996, with the title of deputy commissioner. On 11 March 1997, he returned to the service and served as police commissioner. He would officially be replaced on 9 April 2001,[3] despite Abdul Rahman Johan was the acting police commissioner since 4 May 2000.[4]
Political career
editBorneo Bulletin formally declared on 31 May 2011, that he will join the Legislative Council, effective 1 June.[5] He traveled from Brunei as part of the delegation to the 20th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Japan from 8 to 12 January 2012, and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in September 2011.[3]
Pehin Ya'akub proposed establishing halal product factories in Brunei during the 11th LegCo Meeting in March 2015, expecting government allocation of funds to ensure both national benefit and citizen welfare.[6] He presented ideas and opinions on 18 March, regarding the creation of a national fund and the replacement of the current Brunei Museum with a new structure in Bandar Seri Begawan.[7] On 23 March, he cited the migration of Kampong Ayer people to the mainland as a major element in the water village's decline. He noted a noticeable migration of locals in search of land for National Housing Scheme homes.[8]
Personal life
editPehin Ya'akub is the son of a aristocrat, Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Diraja Dato Paduka Haji Zainal.[3]
Honours
editPehin Ya'akub is bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Kerna on 17 April 2004.[9] He has earned the following honours:[3][10]
National
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Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT) – Dato Paduka Seri
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
Police Long Service Medal (PKLP)
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
General Service Medal (Police)
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Foreign
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Malaysia:
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN)
Singapore:
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (DUBC; 23 August 1999)[11]
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References
edit- ^ Lyna Mohamad (2 June 2016). "Tahlil ceremony for His Majesty's late parents". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Hamidah Ismail. "POLSARA's general meeting discusses election of new committee members". hamidahismail.wordpress.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Kerna Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Ya'akub". www.majlis-mesyuarat.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Horton, A.V.M. (2001). "NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: Economic Gloom and the APEC Summit". Southeast Asian Affairs: 95–109. ISSN 0377-5437.
- ^ "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang baru" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 31 May 2011. p. 24. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Norliah Md. Zain (7 March 2015). "Peruntukan kewangan secukupnya perlu realisasikan kejayaan projek". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Dk. Nasibahanim Pg. Haji Bakar (18 March 2015). "Tabung Bencana Kebangsaan dan pembinaan bangunan muzium baharu". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Quratul-Ain Bandial (23 March 2015). "Housing schemes mooted in Kampong Ayer". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "YANG DI-PERTUA DAN AHLI-AHLI MAJLIS MESYUARAT NEGARA" (PDF). www.councils.gov.bn (in Malay). 17 March 2015. p. 3. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "President Ong Teng Cheong confers the Distinguished Service Order award on Dato Paduka Seri Haji Ya'akub, Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force". www.nas.gov.sg. 23 August 1999. Retrieved 26 April 2024.