Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei

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Abdul Malik
عبدالماليك
Malik in 2023
Born (1983-06-30) 30 June 1983 (age 40)
Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
(m. 2015)
Issue
  • Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah
  • Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah
  • Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah
Names
'Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Regnal name
Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Malik ibni Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
HouseBolkiah
FatherSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
MotherPengiran Anak Saleha
ReligionSunni Islam
Education

Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei.[1] He is also the former Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Foundation from 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2017.[2][3]

Early years and education[edit]

Prince Malik was born in Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) School, Jerudong International School (JIS),[4] and University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008.[3]

He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, Malik also received religious instruction throughout his formative years and was taught how to read and write Muqaddam and Jawi.[3]

Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends diplomatic gatherings and trips,[5] including discussions with foreign ambassadors.[6] Furthermore, he often attends royal gatherings and ceremonies.[7] The inaugural Asia vs. Europe Men's 9-Ball Team Challenge 2010, which took place at the Rizqun International Hotel, was presided over by him on 15 January 2009.[8]

Marriage and children[edit]

On 9 April 2015, he married 22-year-old Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan. The wedding was attended by Malaysian sultans and royalty including Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor, Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor and Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis. Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin Al Saud, the Governor of Hail Province, Saudi Arabia, and Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak were among the special guests.

From their marriage, the royal couple has three children. On 2 March 2016, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah.[9] Their second daughter, Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah, was born on 10 March 2018.[10] A third child, a daughter named Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah was born on 5 January 2020.[11]

Name Born Place Birth Age
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah (2016-03-02)2 March 2016 Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei 8 years, 1 month and 25 days
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah (2018-03-10)10 March 2018 Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei 6 years, 1 month and 17 days
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah (2020-01-05)5 January 2020 Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei 4 years, 3 months and 22 days

Legacy[edit]

Styles of
The Prince of Brunei
Reference styleHis Royal Highness
Spoken styleYour Royal Highness
Alternative styleDuli Tuanku
Ambassador Maeda and Malik in 2022

Namesakes[edit]

Honours[edit]

National[edit]

Foreign[edit]

  •  Malaysia:
    • Installation Medal of the 14th King of Malaysia – (11 April 2012)

Ancestry[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Brunei's Royal Wedding HRH Prince Malik and Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah". Brunei's Royal Wedding HRH Prince Malik and Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Headline – Borneo Bulletin Online". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Brunei Royal Wedding 2015: Profile Royal Groom Prince Abdul Malik". Brunei Royal Wedding 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Murder attempt on Irish school teacher in Brunei". independent. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Saudi crown prince receives the Sultan of Brunei". Arab News. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Ambassador Maeda's audience with His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik". Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Rano360.com » Social News". rano360.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Prince Malik officiates 9-Ball Team Challenge". Sports In Brunei Darussalam. 16 January 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  10. ^ admin (15 March 2018). "His Majesty Announces Newborn Princess' Name". Brunei News Gazette. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  11. ^ "His Majesty names new granddaughter » Borneo Bulletin Online". His Majesty names new granddaughter. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Pelajar Berwawasan Penting Dalam Tonggak Negara | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Mosque, Tungku". Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Mosque, Tungku. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 2 March 2023.

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Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei
Born: 30 June 1983
Preceded by Line of succession to the Bruneian throne
4th position
Succeeded by