Basir Taha
Basir Taha DPMB PJK | |
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| بصير تاه | |
Basir wearing his Tokoh Guru Tua award in 1993 | |
| Born | 3 November 1913 |
| Died | 25 October 1998 (aged 84) Brunei |
| Education | Jalan Pemancha Malay School |
| Alma mater | Sultan Idris Training College |
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| Political party | BARIP (1946) |
| Spouse | Tainun Tundak |
| Children | 8; including Abdu'r Rahmani |
Basir bin Taha (3 November 1913 – 25 October 1998) was a Bruneian teacher, school inspector, and welfare officer who made significant contributions to education, welfare, and religion in Brunei. He played a key role in shaping the nation's educational system, founding the Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) and helping restructure religious education. Basir also revitalised the Scout movement, founded the Kampong Birau Mosque, and contributed to welfare initiatives. As a member of the Kesatuan Melayu Brunei and advisor to then-Prince Omar Ali Saifuddien.