Pengiran Anak Idris
Pengiran Anak Idris | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age |
| Occupation(s) | Noble, Chief of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department, Member of the Privy Council of Brunei |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Chief (Yang Di-Pertua) at Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara; member of Privy Council of Brunei; assistant chairman for Adat Istiadat Council; board member of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Spouse | Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam (m. 1972) |
| Relatives | Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III (father-in-law), Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (brother-in-law) |
Pengiran Anak Idris (born January 1948) is a distinguished noble from Brunei and a member of the royal lineage. In 1972, he wed Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Presently, he holds the position of Chief (Yang Di-Pertua) at the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, serves on the Privy Council of Brunei, acts as assistant chairman for the Adat Istiadat Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat), and is a board member of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Biography
On 31 March 2008, Pengiran Anak Idris led a thanksgiving prayer at the surau of Istana Nurul Iman to mark the Istiadat Bersiram ceremony for Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, celebrating the birth of Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
Since 9 April 2021, he has been appointed as Chief of the Royal Customs and Protocols Department. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing protocols at significant royal and national ceremonies, including the weddings of Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah in 2024, as well as Princess Azemah and Prince Bahar in 2023. He also supervises traditional Tahlil events. His wife often joins him at formal engagements. By directive of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, his role as Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara will be elevated to ministerial rank effective from 6 May 2024.
Personal life
Born in January 1948, Pengiran Anak Idris is the son of Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar bin Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Yassin (deceased 1957). He is related as nephew to Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin and cousin to Dayangku Najibah Eradah. His sister, Pengiran Datin Paduka Hajah Hairani, presides over the Women Graduates' Association (PSW).
On 16 December 1972, he entered into marriage with Princess Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam through full royal matrimonial rites, including a ceremony held at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. This union makes him a brother-in-law to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Their children include:
- Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammed Saifullah, Assistant Commissioner of Police
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Nafee' (born January 1983), married to Pengiran Yura Halimatussa'adah
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Ghaffar, spouse Syafiqah Niqmatullah
- Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Mu'iz, spouse Wan Haziqah
- Pengiran Anak Hajah Huda Bahaaul Bulqiah (born 11 May 1981)
Titles and styles
The title of Cheteria was conferred upon Pengiran Anak Idris on 8 April 1975; prior to that, he held a different title since 28 April 1973. His formal styles are , signifying his elevated rank and recognition within Brunei’s aristocracy.
Honours
National
- Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – bearing the title Dato Laila Utama
- Third Class of the Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei (SMB)
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; awarded on 1 August 1968)
- Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI; awarded on 16 February 2008)
- Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
Foreign
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- Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – honored with the title Dato Sri
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- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile