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{{Short description|Brunei politician}}
{{Short description|Bruneian politician (born 1935)}}
{{Distinguish|Andrew Ibrahim|text=[[Andrew Ibrahim]], later named Isa Ibrahim after converting to Islam}}
{{Malay name|Isa|Ibrahim| note = on}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific_prefix = [[Malay titles#Honorary styles|Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja]] [[Malay titles#Dato|Dato Laila Utama]] [[Hajji|Haji]]
| honorific_prefix = [[The Honourable|Yang Berhormat]] [[Manteri|Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja]] [[Malay styles and titles|Dato Laila Utama]]
| name = Isa Ibrahim
| name = Isa bin Ibrahim
| native_name = {{no bold|عيسى بن إبراهيم}}
| honorific-suffix = [[Family Order of Laila Utama|DK]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|SPMB]] [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei|DSNB]] [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] [[Royal Victorian Order|CVO]]
| honorific-suffix = [[Family Order of Laila Utama|DK]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|SPMB]] [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei|DSNB]] [[Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan|PHBS]] PBLI PJK
| image = Pehin Isa bin Ibrahin.jpg
| image = Isa Ibrahim (2023).jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Pehin Isa in 1972
| caption = Pehin Isa in 2023
| office1 = Minister at the [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Prime Minister's Office]]
| order =
| office1 = [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Minister at the Prime Minister's Office]]
| term_start1 = 30 January 2018
| term_start1 = 30 January 2018
| alongside1 = [[Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof|Halbi Mohammad Yussof]] and [[Amin Liew Abdullah]]
| term_end1 =
| deputy1 = [[Elinda C.A. Mohammad]]<br>[[Riza Yunos]]<br>[[Sufian Sabtu]]
| predecessor1 =
| successor1 =
| monarch1 = [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
| monarch1 = [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
| office2 = [[Speaker of Legislative Council of Brunei|Speaker of Legislative Council]]
| predecessor1 = [[Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim|Abdul Rahman Ibrahim]]<br>[[Lim Jock Seng]]
| office2 = 7th [[Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei]]
| term_start2 = February 2011
| term_end2 = February 2015
| term_start2 = 10 February 2011
| predecessor2 = [[Kemaluddin Al-Haj]]
| term_end2 = 11 February 2015
| successor2 = [[Abdul Rahman Mohamed Taib]]
| predecessor2 = [[Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin]]
| office3 = [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei)|Minister of Home Affairs]]
| successor2 = [[Abdul Rahman Taib]]
| office3 = 2nd [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei)|Minister of Home Affairs]]
| term_start3 = 21 October 1986
| term_start3 = 20 October 1986
| term_end3 = 24 May 2005
| term_end3 = 24 May 2005
| deputy3 = [[Abidin Abdul Rashid]] <br> Adanan Yusof
| predecessor3 = Hassanal Bolkiah
| predecessor3 = Hassanal Bolkiah
| successor3 = [[Adanan Yusof]]
| successor3 = [[Adanan Yusuf]]
| birth_name =
| office4 = 2nd Deputy [[Menteri Besar of Brunei]]
| birth_date = {{start date and age|1935}}
| term_start4 = October 1970
| term_end4 = 1972
| monarch4 = [[Omar Ali Saifuddien III]]
| 1blankname4 = Menteri Besar
| 1namedata4 = [[Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf]]
| predecessor4 = [[Pengiran Muhammad Ali]]
| successor4 = ''Office abolished''
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1935|02|09|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| cabinet = [[Cabinet of Brunei]]
| spouse = Rosnah Abdullah
| spouse = Rosnah Abdullah
| children = 5
| children = 5; including [[Ahmad Isa|Ahmad]]
| parents = [[Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar]] (father) <br> Saadiah Mohd Tahir (mother)
| parents = [[Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar]] (father) <br> Saadiah Tahir (mother)
| title =
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Politician
| occupation = [[Politician]] <br> [[Lawyer]]
*civil servant
*lawyer}}
| alma_mater = [[University of Southampton]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| alma_mater = [[University of Southampton]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| signature = Isa bin Ibrahim signature (vectorised).svg
| relatives = {{ubil|[[Abbas Al-Sufri]] (brother)|[[Musa Adnin]] (nephew)|[[Anisha Rosnah]] (granddaughter)}}
| primeminister2 = Hassanal Bolkiah
}}
}}


'''Isa bin Haji Ibrahim''' (born 9 February 1935) is a Bruneian aristocrat and politician, currently serving as Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Minister at the [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Prime Minister's Office]] (PMO) since January 2018. His distinguished career began in 1962, when he started as an assistant legal adviser, later becoming Deputy [[Menteri Besar of Brunei]] and General Adviser to the Sultan. Over the years, Pehin Isa has held numerous high-profile positions, including chairman of [[Royal Brunei Airlines]] (RBA), member of the [[Privy Council (Brunei)|Privy Council]], and [[Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei|Speaker of the Legislative Council]].<ref name=":1" />
'''Isa Ibrahim''' ({{Lang-ms|Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa bin Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Ibrahim}}; born in 1935) is a [[politician]] from [[Brunei]] who currently serves as the Special Adviser to [[List of sultans of Brunei|His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan]] and [[Minister (government)|Minister]] at the [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Prime Minister's Office]] since 30 January 2018.

He had a career in the government service of Brunei, holding a number of important positions such as Deputy [[Attorney general|Attorney General]], Deputy [[Prime Minister of Brunei|Menteri Besar]] (Chief Minister), Special Adviser to the sultan, General Adviser to the sultan, [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei)|Minister of Home Affairs]], and [[Legislative Council of Brunei|speaker of the Legislative Council]]. He received his legal training at [[University of Southampton|Southampton University]] and is a certified barrister as well as an honorary fellow of [[Magdalene College, Cambridge|Magdalene College]] in [[Cambridge]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=9781780764368: Brunei and Malaysia: Why Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Refused to Join the Federation - Isa Bin Ibrahim: 1780764367 - AbeBooks |url=https://www.abebooks.com/9781780764368/Brunei-Malaysia-Why-Sultan-Omar-1780764367/plp |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.abebooks.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Isa was born in Brunei on 9 May 1935,<ref name=":3" /> to [[Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar|''Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri'' Dato Laila Utama Haji Ibrahim]], an aristocrat who served as Brunei's first Menteri Besar and later as the speaker of the Legislative Council.<ref name=":22">{{Cite book |last=Haji Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri |first= |author-link=Jamil Al-Sufri |title=Brunei Darussalam, the Road to Independence |date=1998 |publisher=[[Brunei History Centre]], [[Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (Brunei)|Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports]] |pages=195 |language=en}}</ref> He had several siblings, each with notable achievements, including his brothers [[Abbas Al-Sufri|''Pehin Orang Kaya Penggawa Laila Bentara Diraja'' Dato Laila Utama Abbas Al-Sufri]], a distinguished civil servant,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=10 March 2014 |title=HM pays last respects to Pehin Dato Hj Abbas |url=https://btarchive.org/news/national/2014/03/10/hm-pays-last-respects-pehin-dato-hj-abbas |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108214041/https://btarchive.org/news/national/2014/03/10/hm-pays-last-respects-pehin-dato-hj-abbas |archive-date=8 November 2022 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=[[The Brunei Times]]}}</ref> and Haji Adnin, a successful businessman.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Aaron |date=2018-12-17 |title=At 86, business icon Hj Adnin is determined to champion Brunei's ceramic making - Biz Brunei |url=https://www.bizbrunei.com/2018/12/at-86-business-icon-hj-adnin-is-determined-to-champion-bruneis-ceramic-making-maha-seramik/,%20https://www.bizbrunei.com/2018/12/at-86-business-icon-hj-adnin-is-determined-to-champion-bruneis-ceramic-making-maha-seramik/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Isa is born in 1935, to [[Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar]] (former [[Prime Minister of Brunei|Menteri Bear]] of Brunei). In July 1961, he obtained his [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A. Honours]] in [[Law]] from the [[University of Southampton]], [[England]], and would become a [[Barrister|Barrister-at-Law]] with the [[Middle Temple]], [[London]] in February 1962. The [[University of Southampton]] awarded an honorary [[Doctor of Law|doctorate of laws]] (LLD) to the recipient in July 1995. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Prime Minister’s Office - Special-Adviser-to-His-Majesty-and-Minister-at-the-Prime-Ministers-Office |url=https://www.pmo.gov.bn/SitePages/minister-and-senior-officials/Special-Adviser-to-His-Majesty-and-Minister-at-the-Prime-Ministers-Office.aspx |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.pmo.gov.bn}}</ref>

He received his early education at [[Kilanas]] Malay School in Brunei Town (now [[Bandar Seri Begawan]]) and continued his schooling at [[St. George's School, Brunei|Roman Catholic School]] in Brunei Town. He furthered his studies abroad, attending Stamford School in [[Penang]], Malaysia, [[Victoria Bridge School]] in Singapore, [[Beatty Secondary School]] in Singapore, and [[Sevenoaks School]] in [[Kent]], England. He completed his [[A-level]] at [[Brighton Technical College]] in [[Sussex]], England, and in July 1961, earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] ([[Honours degree|Hons]]) in law from the [[University of Southampton]], England. In February 1962, Isa qualified as a [[Barrister-at-Law]] from [[Middle Temple]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=9 February 2011 |title=Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2011/Febuari/PB120211.pdf |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=Pelita Brunei |pages=3 |language=ms}}</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
On 21 February 1953, the inaugural Sarawak–North–Borneo–Brunei Conference took place in [[Kuching]]. Sultan [[Omar Ali Saifuddien III]], [[Resident minister|British Resident]] John Barcroft, and Secretary Isa were present on behalf of Brunei. To assure the Conference's success and validity, the [[High commissioner|High Commissioners]] [[Anthony Abell]] and [[Malcolm MacDonald|Malcom MacDonald]] personally persuaded the Sultan to join.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hussainmiya |first=B. A. |url=https://ias.ubd.edu.bn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/working_paper_series_11.pdf |title="No Federation Please-We Are Bruneians": Scuttling the Northern Borneo Closer Association Proposals |last2=Haji Mail |first2=Asbol |date=2014 |publisher=Institute of Asian Studies, [[Universiti Brunei Darussalam]] |location=[[Gadong, Brunei|Gadong]] |page=14}}</ref>
In March 1962, Isa joined Government service as Assisting Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor in the Legal Department. Then from April to December 1962, he was attached with the [[Attorney general|Attorney General’s Chambers]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]] as [[Prosecutor|Deputy Public Prosecutor]], [[Federation of Malaya]]. In February 1963, he was the [[Secretary]] to [[Malaysia Agreement|Brunei Delegation at negotiations on merger with Malaysia]]. Later, he was appointed Assistant Attorney General in September 1965. Appointed as Deputy Attorney General in January 1968, functioned as Attorney General on many occasions when the Attorney General wasn't present. Given the title of '''Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja''' in May 1968.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Pehin Isa bin Ibrahin.jpg|left|thumb|200x200px|A photo of Pehin Isa in 1972 during a speech]]
In March 1962, Isa began his government service as an assistant [[legal adviser]] (assisting counsel) and deputy [[public prosecutor]] at the Department of Legal Affairs. Then from April to December 1962, he was attached to the [[Attorney general|Attorney General's Chambers]] in Kuala Lumpur as [[Prosecutor|Deputy Public Prosecutor]], [[Federation of Malaya]]. In February 1963, he was the Secretary to [[Malaysia Agreement|Brunei Delegation at negotiations on merger with Malaysia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Special Adviser to His Majesty and Minister at the Prime Ministers Office |url=https://www.pmo.gov.bn/SitePages/minister-and-senior-officials/Special-Adviser-to-His-Majesty-and-Minister-at-the-Prime-Ministers-Office.aspx |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=Prime Minister's Office}}</ref> In September 1965, he was appointed assistant AG and promoted to deputy AG in January 1968. He served as acting AG multiple times in the absence of the AG. In October 1970, Isa was appointed Deputy Menteri Besar and, in October 1971, General Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.<ref name=":1" />


Appointed as Deputy Menteri Besar (Deputy Chief Minister) in October 1970. Awarded the position of Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in October 1971. [[Chairperson|Chairman]] of [[Royal Brunei Airlines]] from its founding in November 1974 to January 1984.<ref name=":0" /> From October 1986 until 24 May 2005, Pehin Isa served as the Minister of Home Affairs and Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.<ref name=":0" /> On behalf of Brunei's Government, Isa Ibrahim and on behalf of the [[Government of Malaysia|Malaysian Government]], [[Mohamed Rahmat]] signed a [[Memorandum of understanding|Memorandum of Understanding]] (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Information and Broadcasting on 14 February 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Information Department - MoU Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/SitePages/MoU%20Brunei%20Darussalam%20and%20Malaysia.aspx |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.information.gov.bn}}</ref>
Isa was also a member of the [[Adat Istiadat Council]] and the chairman of RBA's board of directors from its founding in November 1974 to January 1984.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> He later became Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in the PMO, concurrently serving as Minister of Home Affairs from 21 October 1986, to 24 May 2005. At the same time, he served as a member of the [[Council of Cabinet Ministers]] from 20 October 1986 to 24 May 2005,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/Malay%20Publication%20PDF/8487.pdf |title=Kumpulan Titah: Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam Tahun 1984, 1985, 1986 dan 1987 |date=2017 |publisher=Jabatan Penerangan |isbn=978-99917-49-94-5 |pages=105 |language=ms}}</ref> and as a member of the [[Privy Council (Brunei)|Privy Council]] until 24 May 2005.<ref name=":1" />

From March 2010 to March 2015, he was appointed as the Legislative Council's [[Speaker (politics)|speaker]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Md Zain |first1=Nurliah |date=2 March 2016 |title=MMN wadah permuafakatan |language=Malay |publisher=[[Pelita Brunei]] |location=[[Bandar Seri Begawan]] |url=http://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Rencana/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=283&ContentTypeId=0x0100AB69AA555002494AB2FB40905279B027 |url-status=live |access-date=9 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909060025/http://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Rencana/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=283&ContentTypeId=0x0100AB69AA555002494AB2FB40905279B027 |archive-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Pehin Isa has took on the role of Minister at the Primce Minister's Office since 30 January 2018, in which he had remained at post through the 2023 council reappointment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-20 |title=New Legislative Council appointed » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/new-legislative-council-appointed/ |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=New Legislative Council appointed |language=en-US}}</ref>


On behalf of Brunei's Government, Isa Ibrahim and on behalf of the [[Government of Malaysia|Malaysian Government]], [[Mohamed Rahmat]] signed a [[Memorandum of understanding]] (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Information and Broadcasting on 14 February 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Information Department – MoU Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/SitePages/MoU%20Brunei%20Darussalam%20and%20Malaysia.aspx |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.information.gov.bn}}</ref> On 10 February 2011, he was appointed as the Legislative Council's speaker.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=9 February 2011 |title=Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2011/Febuari/PB120211.pdf |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=Pelita Brunei |pages=3 |language=ms}}</ref> Pehin Isa has taken on the role of Minister at the PMO since 30 January 2018, in which he had remained at post through the 2023 council reappointment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2023 |title=New Legislative Council appointed » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/new-legislative-council-appointed/ |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=New Legislative Council appointed |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Married to ''Seri Laila Pengiring Di-Raja'' Datin Seri Utama Hajjah Rosnah binti Abdullah, and they have five children; two sons and three daughters. His hobbies include photography and golf.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRUNEIresources.com – Pehin Isa |url=http://www.bruneiresources.com/pehinisa.html |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.bruneiresources.com}}</ref> A notable child of his is [[Ahmad Isa|Ahmad]], [[Attorney General of Brunei]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Attorney General's Chambers - History |url=https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Site%20Pages/History.aspx |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.agc.gov.bn}}</ref> For a period of time, his daughter, Siti Mariam, would be married to Ivica [[Alias name|@]] Adam Kalebic,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rankin |first=Norla |date=2011-11-28 |title=If I Make a Million She'll Not Get a Penny |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13820056-if-i-make-a-million-she-ll-not-get-a-penny |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> founder of Fratini franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maurina |date=2009-09-12 |title=Drama amidst pizza, pasta and ice cream |url=https://iammaurina.com/2009/09/12/drama-amidst-pizza-pasta-and-ice-cream/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=iammaurina |language=en}}</ref> The former couple would give birth to [[Anisha Rosnah]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-04 |title=Obsessed Fan Wishes For Prince Mateen & Anisha Isa-Kalebic's Marriage To End In Divorce - Hype MY |url=https://hype.my/2024/363695/obsessed-fan-wishes-for-prince-mateen-anisha-isa-kalebics-marriage-to-end-in-divorce/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> and Danial Deen Isa-Kalebic,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-16 |title=Everything To Know About Prince Mateen's Rumoured GF Anisha Isa-Kalebic & Her Family - Hype MY |url=https://hype.my/2023/315163/everything-to-know-about-prince-mateens-rumoured-gf-anisha-isa-kalebic-her-family/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> founder of The Potato Habit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Potato Habit |url=https://www.thepotatohabit.com/franchising/why |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.thepotatohabit.com}}</ref>
Married to Datin Seri Utama Hajjah Rosnah binti Abdullah (Seri Laila Pengiring Di-Raja), and they have five kids; two sons and three daughters. His hobbies include [[photography]] and [[golf]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRUNEIresources.com - Pehin Isa |url=http://www.bruneiresources.com/pehinisa.html |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=www.bruneiresources.com}}</ref>


== Bibliography ==
== Books ==
* {{Cite book |title=[[Brunei and Malaysia|Brunei and Malaysia: Why Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Refused to Join the Federation]] |publisher=[[I.B. Tauris]] |year=2013 |isbn=978-1-78076-436-8}}


== Titles, styles and honours ==
* {{Cite book |last=Bin Ibrahim |first=Isa |title=[[Brunei and Malaysia|Brunei and Malaysia: Why Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Refused to Join the Federation]] |work= |publisher=[[I.B. Tauris]] |year=2013 |isbn=978-1-78076-436-8}}
[[File:Dato Awang Ibrahim (1970).jpg|thumb|Pehin Isa wearing his court uniform in 1970|307x307px]]
=== Titles and styles ===
Isa was bestowed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah the [[Manteri]] title of ''Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja'' on 11 May 1968,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-07-14 |title=Pendekatan Mengenai Istiadat Mengurniakan Gelaran Di Negara Brunei Darussalam |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2004/14%20JULAI%202004.pdf |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Pelita Brunei |page=11 |language=ms}}</ref> referred to by ''Yang Berhormat'' as [[honorific]].


=== Things named after him ===
== Honours ==
* Jalan Pehin Dato Isa, a road in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1x2b9Y4ddAAC&dq=Jalan+Dato+Ibrahim&pg=PA6 |title=Post Report |date=1992 |publisher=U.S. Department of State. |pages=6 |language=en}}</ref>
Isa Ibrahim has earned the following honours;<ref name=":0" />


=== National ===
=== Honours ===
Pehin Isa has earned the following national and foreign honours;<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

==== National ====
{{Main|Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei}}
{{Main|Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei}}
* [[File:The Most Esteemed Family Order of Honour of Brunei.gif|50x50px]] [[Family Order of Laila Utama|Order of Laila Utama]] First Class (DK) – '''Dato Laila Utama'''
* [[File:BRU Family Order of Brunei 1st Class.svg|50x50px]] [[Family Order of Laila Utama|Order of Laila Utama]] First Class (DK; 1972) – ''Dato Laila Utama''
* [[File:Ordine della Corona del Brunei (Brunei).png|50x50px]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] First Class (SPMB) – '''Dato Seri Paduka'''
* [[File:Ordine della Corona del Brunei (Brunei).png|50x50px]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] First Class (SPMB; 1970) – ''Dato Seri Paduka<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 January 1970 |title=27 orang di-kurniakan bintang2, pingat2 kebesaran |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1970/07%20JANUARI%201970.pdf |access-date=2024-08-23 |work=Pelita Brunei |pages=8 |language=ms}}</ref>''
* [[File:BRU Order of Loyalty to the State of Brunei.svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei]] Second Class (DSNB) – '''Dato Setia'''
* [[File:BRU Order of Loyalty to the State of Brunei.svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei]] Second Class (DSNB; 29 September 1965) – ''Dato Setia''<ref>{{Cite news |date=1965-09-29 |title=SAMBUTAN HARI PUJA USIA D.Y.M.M. |pages=2 |work=Pelita Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1965/Pelita%20Brunei%2029%20September%201965.pdf |access-date=2023-07-15}}</ref>
* [[File:Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal.gif|50x50px]] [[Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan|Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal]] (PHBS)
* [[File:BRU Order of Loyalty to the State of Brunei.svg|50x50px]] Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB; 1964)
* [[File:Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal.gif|50x50px]] [[Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan|Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal]] (PHBS; 1968)<ref>{{Cite news |date=1969-04-16 |title=96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 |pages=8 |work=Pelita Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1969/16%20APRIL%201969.pdf |access-date=2023-08-19}}</ref>
* [[File:Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI).gif|50x50px]] Armed Forces Service Medal (PBLI)
* [[File:Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI).gif|50x50px]] ''Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas'' (PBLI)
* [[File:Pingat Jasa Kiebaktian (PJK).gif|50x50px]] Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
* [[File:Pingat Jasa Kiebaktian (PJK).gif|50x50px]] Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
* [[File:Long Service Medal (PKL).jpg|50x50px]] Long Service Medal (PKL)
* [[File:Long Service Medal (PKL).jpg|50x50px]] Long Service Medal (PKL; 1987)
* [[File:BRU_Independence_Medal_ribbon.png|50x50px]] Proclamation of Independence Medal (10 March 1997)


=== Foreign ===
==== Foreign ====
* Egypt:
* {{Flag|United Kingdom}}:
** [[File:Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.svg|50x50px]] [[Order of the British Empire]] Officer (OBE) – (1969)
** [[File:EGY Order of the Republic - Knight BAR.svg|50x50px]] [[Order of the Republic (Egypt)|Order of the Republic]] (1984)
* France:
** [[File:UK Royal Victorian Order honorary member ribbon.svg|50x50px]] [[Royal Victorian Order]] Commander (CVO) – (February 1972)
** [[File:Legion Honneur GO ribbon.svg|50x50px]] Grand-officier of the [[Legion of Honour]] (1996)
* Malaysia:
** [[File:Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia - PSM.svg|50x50px]] Commander of the [[Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia]] (PSM; 1998) - ''Tan Sri''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat|url=https://www.istiadat.gov.my/semakan-penerima-darjah-kebesaran-bintang-dan-pingat/|website=Jabatan Perdana Menteri Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa|access-date=2024-10-14}}</ref>
* Sarawak:
** [[File:MY-SAR Order of the Star of Sarawak - 2 ribbon PNBS -JBS-PBS-ABS-BBS.svg|50x50px]] Knight Commander of the [[Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak]] (PNBS; 1989) – ''Dato Sri''
* Thailand:
** [[File:Order of the White Elephant - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg|50x50px]] Knight Grand Cross of the [[Order of the White Elephant]] (PCh (KCE); 2002)<ref>{{cite book|title=ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ให้แก่ชาวต่างประเทศ [เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือก ให้แก่ เจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายบรูไน จำนวน ๗ ราย ในโอกาสที่สมเด็จพระราชาธิบดีแห่งบรูไนดารุสซาลาม สมเด็จพระราชินีและพระมเหสีเสด็จ ฯเยือนประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ]|url= https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/90783.pdf|access-date= 13 December 2024|language=TH}}</ref>
* United Kingdom:
** [[File:Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.svg|50x50px]] Knight Grand Cross of the [[Order of the British Empire]] (GBE; 1992) – ''Sir''
** [[File:Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon.svg|50x50px]] Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE; 1968)
** [[File:UK Royal Victorian Order honorary member ribbon.svg|50x50px]] Commander of the [[Royal Victorian Order]] (CVO; February 1972)
** Senior Associate Member of [[St Antony's College, Oxford|St. Antony's College]], [[University of Oxford]] (October 2007)
** Honorary Member of [[Magdalene College, Cambridge|Magdalene College]], [[University of Cambridge]] (October 2007)
** Honorary [[Doctor of Law]] from University of Southampton (1995)


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Latest revision as of 04:28, 19 December 2024

Not to be confused with Andrew Ibrahim, later named Isa Ibrahim after converting to Islam.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Isa. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama
Isa bin Ibrahim
DK SPMB DSNB PHBS PBLI PJK
عيسى بن إبراهيم
Pehin Isa in 2023
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Incumbent
Assumed office
30 January 2018
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyElinda C.A. Mohammad
Riza Yunos
Sufian Sabtu
Preceded byAbdul Rahman Ibrahim
Lim Jock Seng
7th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
In office
10 February 2011 – 11 February 2015
Prime MinisterHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Anak Kemaluddin
Succeeded byAbdul Rahman Taib
2nd Minister of Home Affairs
In office
20 October 1986 – 24 May 2005
DeputyAbidin Abdul Rashid
Adanan Yusof
Preceded byHassanal Bolkiah
Succeeded byAdanan Yusuf
2nd Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei
In office
October 1970 – 1972
MonarchOmar Ali Saifuddien III
Menteri BesarPengiran Muhammad Yusuf
Preceded byPengiran Muhammad Ali
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born (1935-02-09) 9 February 1935 (age 89)
Brunei
SpouseRosnah Abdullah
Children5; including Ahmad
Parent(s)Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar (father)
Saadiah Tahir (mother)
Relatives
Alma materUniversity of Southampton (BA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • civil servant
  • lawyer
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Isa bin Haji Ibrahim (born 9 February 1935) is a Bruneian aristocrat and politician, currently serving as Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) since January 2018. His distinguished career began in 1962, when he started as an assistant legal adviser, later becoming Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei and General Adviser to the Sultan. Over the years, Pehin Isa has held numerous high-profile positions, including chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA), member of the Privy Council, and Speaker of the Legislative Council.[1]

Early life and education

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Isa was born in Brunei on 9 May 1935,[2] to Pehin Datu Perdana Manteri Dato Laila Utama Haji Ibrahim, an aristocrat who served as Brunei's first Menteri Besar and later as the speaker of the Legislative Council.[3] He had several siblings, each with notable achievements, including his brothers Pehin Orang Kaya Penggawa Laila Bentara Diraja Dato Laila Utama Abbas Al-Sufri, a distinguished civil servant,[4] and Haji Adnin, a successful businessman.[5]

He received his early education at Kilanas Malay School in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan) and continued his schooling at Roman Catholic School in Brunei Town. He furthered his studies abroad, attending Stamford School in Penang, Malaysia, Victoria Bridge School in Singapore, Beatty Secondary School in Singapore, and Sevenoaks School in Kent, England. He completed his A-level at Brighton Technical College in Sussex, England, and in July 1961, earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in law from the University of Southampton, England. In February 1962, Isa qualified as a Barrister-at-Law from Middle Temple.[1]

Political career

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On 21 February 1953, the inaugural Sarawak–North–Borneo–Brunei Conference took place in Kuching. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, British Resident John Barcroft, and Secretary Isa were present on behalf of Brunei. To assure the Conference's success and validity, the High Commissioners Anthony Abell and Malcom MacDonald personally persuaded the Sultan to join.[6]

A photo of Pehin Isa in 1972 during a speech

In March 1962, Isa began his government service as an assistant legal adviser (assisting counsel) and deputy public prosecutor at the Department of Legal Affairs. Then from April to December 1962, he was attached to the Attorney General's Chambers in Kuala Lumpur as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Federation of Malaya. In February 1963, he was the Secretary to Brunei Delegation at negotiations on merger with Malaysia.[7] In September 1965, he was appointed assistant AG and promoted to deputy AG in January 1968. He served as acting AG multiple times in the absence of the AG. In October 1970, Isa was appointed Deputy Menteri Besar and, in October 1971, General Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.[1]

Isa was also a member of the Adat Istiadat Council and the chairman of RBA's board of directors from its founding in November 1974 to January 1984.[1][7] He later became Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in the PMO, concurrently serving as Minister of Home Affairs from 21 October 1986, to 24 May 2005. At the same time, he served as a member of the Council of Cabinet Ministers from 20 October 1986 to 24 May 2005,[8] and as a member of the Privy Council until 24 May 2005.[1]

On behalf of Brunei's Government, Isa Ibrahim and on behalf of the Malaysian Government, Mohamed Rahmat signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Information and Broadcasting on 14 February 1992.[9] On 10 February 2011, he was appointed as the Legislative Council's speaker.[2] Pehin Isa has taken on the role of Minister at the PMO since 30 January 2018, in which he had remained at post through the 2023 council reappointment.[10]

Personal life

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Married to Seri Laila Pengiring Di-Raja Datin Seri Utama Hajjah Rosnah binti Abdullah, and they have five children; two sons and three daughters. His hobbies include photography and golf.[11] A notable child of his is Ahmad, Attorney General of Brunei.[12] For a period of time, his daughter, Siti Mariam, would be married to Ivica @ Adam Kalebic,[13] founder of Fratini franchise.[14] The former couple would give birth to Anisha Rosnah[15] and Danial Deen Isa-Kalebic,[16] founder of The Potato Habit.[17]

Books

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  • Brunei and Malaysia: Why Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Refused to Join the Federation. I.B. Tauris. 2013. ISBN 978-1-78076-436-8.

Titles, styles and honours

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Pehin Isa wearing his court uniform in 1970

Titles and styles

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Isa was bestowed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah the Manteri title of Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja on 11 May 1968,[7][18] referred to by Yang Berhormat as honorific.

Things named after him

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  • Jalan Pehin Dato Isa, a road in Bandar Seri Begawan.[19]

Honours

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Pehin Isa has earned the following national and foreign honours;[7][1]

National

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Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Foreign

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 9 February 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Dilantik sebagai Yang Di-Pertua Majlis Mesyuarat Negara" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 9 February 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  3. ^ Haji Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri (1998). Brunei Darussalam, the Road to Independence. Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 195.
  4. ^ "HM pays last respects to Pehin Dato Hj Abbas". The Brunei Times. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  5. ^ Wong, Aaron (17 December 2018). "At 86, business icon Hj Adnin is determined to champion Brunei's ceramic making - Biz Brunei". Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  6. ^ Hussainmiya, B. A.; Haji Mail, Asbol (2014). "No Federation Please-We Are Bruneians": Scuttling the Northern Borneo Closer Association Proposals (PDF). Gadong: Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 14.
  7. ^ a b c d "Special Adviser to His Majesty and Minister at the Prime Ministers Office". Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  8. ^ Kumpulan Titah: Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam Tahun 1984, 1985, 1986 dan 1987 (PDF) (in Malay). Jabatan Penerangan. 2017. p. 105. ISBN 978-99917-49-94-5.
  9. ^ "Information Department – MoU Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia". www.information.gov.bn. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  10. ^ "New Legislative Council appointed » Borneo Bulletin Online". New Legislative Council appointed. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  11. ^ "BRUNEIresources.com – Pehin Isa". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Attorney General's Chambers - History". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  13. ^ Rankin, Norla (28 November 2011). "If I Make a Million She'll Not Get a Penny". Goodreads. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  14. ^ Maurina (12 September 2009). "Drama amidst pizza, pasta and ice cream". iammaurina. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Obsessed Fan Wishes For Prince Mateen & Anisha Isa-Kalebic's Marriage To End In Divorce - Hype MY". 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Everything To Know About Prince Mateen's Rumoured GF Anisha Isa-Kalebic & Her Family - Hype MY". 16 February 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  17. ^ "The Potato Habit". www.thepotatohabit.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Pendekatan Mengenai Istiadat Mengurniakan Gelaran Di Negara Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 14 July 2004. p. 11. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  19. ^ Post Report. U.S. Department of State. 1992. p. 6.
  20. ^ "27 orang di-kurniakan bintang2, pingat2 kebesaran" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 7 January 1970. p. 8. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  21. ^ "SAMBUTAN HARI PUJA USIA D.Y.M.M." (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 29 September 1965. p. 2. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  22. ^ "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 April 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat". Jabatan Perdana Menteri Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  24. ^ ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ให้แก่ชาวต่างประเทศ [เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือก ให้แก่ เจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายบรูไน จำนวน ๗ ราย ในโอกาสที่สมเด็จพระราชาธิบดีแห่งบรูไนดารุสซาลาม สมเด็จพระราชินีและพระมเหสีเสด็จ ฯเยือนประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ] (PDF) (in Thai). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by 7th Speaker of the Legislative Council of Brunei
10 February 2017 – 11 February 2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd Minister of Home Affairs
20 October 1986 – 24 May 2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 2nd Deputy Menteri Besar of Brunei
October 1970 – 1972 		Succeeded by
Office abolished
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