Ariffin Abdul Wahab

Mohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1975 to 1979. In 1976, he became one of the first two local personnel to be promoted to lieutenant colonel alongside Sulaiman Damit.

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

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Indera Negara Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dato Paduka

Ariffin Abdul Wahab

DPMB SLJ
Pehin Ariffin in 2024
Native name
عريفين عبدالوهاب
Birth nameMohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab
Born1927–1928
Allegiance Brunei
Service/branch Royal Brunei Land Forces
Years of service1962–1979
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
UnitFirst Battalion
Commands held'A' Company
'D' Company
Training Institute RBAF
Alma mater
  • Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College
  • Royal Military College
Other workChairman of United Motors
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