Aminuddin Ihsan

Aminuddin Ihsan bin Abidin (born 23 July 1966) is a retired Bruneian commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces who serves from 2009 until 2014 and also the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2018 until 2022.

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ihsan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Aminuddin. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Yang Berhormat Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Aminuddin Ihsan
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أمين الدين إحسان
Dato Aminuddin in 2024
7th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
In office
30 January 2018 – 7 June 2022
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byHalbi Mohd Yussof
Succeeded byNazmi Mohamad
Other positions
8th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
31 December 2009 – 29 January 2014
Preceded byHalbi Mohammad Yussof
Succeeded byMohammad Tawih
7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces
In office
12 December 2008 – 13 November 2009
Preceded byRosli Chuchu
Succeeded byYussof Abdul Rahman
Diplomatic positions
High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom
In office
15 May 2014 – 30 January 2018
Preceded byAziyan Abdullah
Succeeded byRooslina Weti
Personal details
Born (1966-07-23) 23 July 1966
Brunei
SpouseNurhayana Janis Abdullah
Parent(s)Abidin Abdul Rashid (father)
Fatimah Razali (mother)
Alma materAustralian Defence College
Profession
  • Military officer
  • politician
  • diplomat
Awards2017 Diplomat of the Year from Asia
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service1988–2014
Rank Major General
UnitFirst Battalion RBLF
Auxiliary Battalion RBLF
CommandsHead of Research Wing
Strategic Planning Ministry of Defence
Second Battalion RBLF
Training Institute RBAF
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