Abu Bakar Umar

Pengiran Abu Bakar MBE (9 September 1906 – 11 June 1985) was a nobleman, civil servant, and politician who became the fifth Speaker of the Brunei legislative council, serving from 1 December 1974 until his retirement on 14 December 1981. Notably, he is the father-in-law to Princess Masna Bolkiah.

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Umar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Pengiran Abu Bakar. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Jaya Negara
Abu Bakar Umar
DK DSNB MBE
ابو بكر عمر
5th Speaker of Legislative Council
In office
1 December 1974 – 14 December 1981
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byAlam Abdul Rahman
Succeeded byKemaluddin Al-Haj
Personal details
Born
Pengiran Abu Bakar

(1906-09-09)9 September 1906
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died11 June 1985(1985-06-11) (aged 78)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKianggeh Muslim Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
ChildrenPengiran Abdul Aziz
ProfessionPolitician
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