Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar

Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jahfar (27 September 1902 – 19 February 1971) was an aristocrat, civil servant and magistrate. He was the first Malay to hold Brunei's highest executive position, serving as state secretary from 1941 to 1945. He also served as private secretary to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1959 and as the country's first menteri besar (chief minister) from 1959 to 1962. Furthermore, he was appointed speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei (LegCo) in 1963, a position he held until his death in 1971.

Ibrahim's contributions during the Pacific War were significant, especially in preventing the British and Japanese governments from undermining each other. As state secretary under Japanese occupation, he understood Japan's tactics and worked to protect Brunei from falling under British control. He played a crucial role in safeguarding vital documents, preventing Japan from destroying them in a time of desperation. Ibrahim also protected many innocent lives from becoming victims of Japanese executions. According to British Resident John Peel in 1947, Ibrahim's foresight and timely actions preserved important government documents, greatly aiding Brunei's post-war recovery and civil government restoration. He was also a key figure during the negotiations for Brunei's 1959 constitution.