Pengiran Abdul Momin (born 1927)

Pengiran Abdul Momin
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ڤڠيرن عبدالمومين
Pengiran Abdul Momin, c.1970
Member of Legislative Council
In office
6 September 2004  17 May 2008
Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
In office
1994–1995
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byMohammad Daud
High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
In office
1989–1990
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byPengiran Jaya
4th Menteri Besar of Brunei
In office
1 July 1974  31 August 1981
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Muhammad Yusuf
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Umar (acting)
4th State Secretary of Brunei
In office
25 March 1970  15 May 1972
Preceded byTaib Besar (acting)
Succeeded byMatnor McAfee (acting)
Personal details
Born(1927-12-05)5 December 1927
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died17 May 2008(2008-05-17) (aged 80)
Kampong Telanai, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKampong Telanai Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
Masnah Yusuf
(m. 1947)
RelativesPengiran Jaya (brother)
Pengiran Mohammed (uncle)
EducationRoman Catholic Mission School
Alma materCarleton University
Occupation
  • Civil servant
  • diplomat
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Pengiran Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail (5 December 1927 – 17 May 2008) was a civil servant, diplomat and noble legislative councillor. He served as Brunei's fourth state secretary from 1970 to 1972 before becoming menteri besar (chief minister) from 1974 to 1981. Throughout his career, he held several diplomatic postings in various countries and represented Brunei at the United Nations (UN). Additionally, he was an appointed member of the Legislative Council of Brunei (LegCo) from 2004 until his passing in 2008.

During his service to the government of Brunei, Pengiran Abdul Momin made notable contributions to the country's development. He organised dialogue sessions with the public, established the Brunei Arts and Handicrafts Training Centre to preserve traditional arts, and introduced civic courses for village heads, community leaders, and house chiefs. Additionally, he played a key role in developing an educational system with a focus on agriculture, implementing practical methods based on science and technology at the Sinaut Agricultural Training Centre.