Abdul Aziz Umar
Abdul Aziz bin Umar (born 20 March 1936), also sometimes referred to as Pehin Abdul Aziz Umar, is a Bruneian nobleman and politician whom had a wide range of positions in the Government of Brunei. Before to that, he served as the Minister of Communications, the Minister of Education, and the Minister of Health. His last position was as Minister of Education, which he held from 1988 until 24 May 2005. His Excellency served in the civil service beginning with his first appointment in 1964 and held a number of roles from that time until Brunei's independence in 1984, including acting Chief Minister (Menteri Besar).
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Abdul Aziz Umar PSNB SLJ DPMB | |
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| عبدالعزيز عمر | |
Abdul Aziz in 1958 | |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 30 November 1988 – 24 May 2005 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Ahmad Jumat |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahman Taib |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Rahman Taib |
| In office 1 January 1984 – 21 October 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Rahman Taib |
| Minister of Communications | |
| In office 21 October 1986 – 30 November 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Bahrin Abbas |
| Succeeded by | Zakaria Sulaiman |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 1 January 1984 – 21 October 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Johar Nordin |
| State Secretary | |
| In office 1974–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Momin Ismail |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Aziz bin Umar 20 March 1936 Brunei Town, Brunei-Muara, Brunei |
| Spouse | Zaharah Idris |
| Parent(s) | Umar Rendah (father) Hitam Abdul Jalil (mother) |
| Relatives | Jamil Al-Sufri (half-brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham (BSS) |
| Profession | Politician |
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Pehin Abdul Aziz was one of the leading advocates for adopting Melayu Islam Beraja as Brunei's national philosophy in the early years following Independence, when the country's socio-political direction was still being fully defined. He also played a key role in introducing the idea into Brunei's educational system. As of 2015, he currently serves as a member of the Privy Council of Brunei, the Islamic Religious Council of Brunei, the Customs Council of Brunei, the Religious Teaching University College Meeting in Seri Begawan, the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Center in the United Kingdom, and Rabitah Al-Alam in Saudi Arabia.