Abdullah Hanafi

Abdullah Hanafi
DSNB POAS MBE
عبد الله بن حنفي
Abdullah in 1951
Born1880s
Occupations
  • Administrator
  • religious judge
Known forFounder of Dikir Syarafil Anam and a member of the State Council from 1938 to 1939
RelativesPengiran Mohammed (son-in-law)

Abdullah bin Hanafi (born 1880s), commonly known as Inche Awang, was an aristocrat and administrator who played a crucial role in shaping the region during the early to mid-20th century. Serving as both the district officer and district kadhi of Tutong from 1927 to 1945, he was a key figure in driving the region's social and infrastructure development. His leadership was crucial during a time when the district needed strong guidance, and his contributions left a lasting impact on the community. The generations who lived under his tenure recalled his efforts to modernise and guide the district through significant growth.