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Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohammad Yussof is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Halbi. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri[1]
Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof
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حالبي محمد يوسسوف
Minister Halbi in 2024
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 June 2022 (2022-06-07)
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyRiza Yunos
Sufian Sabtu
Preceded byAbdul Mokti
Minister of Defence II
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 February 2023 (2023-02-27)
Preceded byOffice reconvened
In office
30 January 2018 (2018-01-30) – 7 June 2022 (2022-06-07)
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byOffice abolished
6th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports[2]
In office
22 October 2015 (2015-10-22) – 29 January 2018 (2018-01-29)
Preceded byHazair Abdullah
Succeeded byAminuddin Ihsan
4th Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
In office
29 May 2010 (2010-05-29) – 22 October 2015 (2015-10-22)
MinisterBadaruddin Othman
Preceded byDani Ibrahim
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Military positions
7th Commander
Royal Brunei Armed Forces[3][4]
In office
28 March 2003 (2003-03-28) – 31 December 2009 (2009-12-31)
Preceded byJaafar Abdul Aziz
Succeeded byAminuddin Ihsan[4]
4th Commander
Royal Brunei Land Force
In office
1 February 2001 (2001-02-01) – 14 March 2003 (2003-03-14)
Preceded byJaafar Abdul Aziz
Succeeded byAbdu'r Rahmani
Diplomatic positions
High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
In office
4 March 2010 (2010-03-04) – 29 May 2010 (2010-05-29)
Preceded byAmin Abdul Rahim
Succeeded byIshaaq Abdullah
Personal details
Born (1956-06-22) 22 June 1956 (age 68)[4][5]
Kilanas, Brunei Town, Brunei
SpouseKalshom Suhaili
Alma materRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst[4][5]
Profession
  • Military officer
  • diplomat
  • politician
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service1973–2009
Rank Major General
Commands
  • Second Battalion RBLF
  • Directorate of Strategic Planning
  • Royal Brunei Land Force
  • Royal Brunei Armed Forces

Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof (born 22 June 1956)[4][5] is a Bruneian aristocrat, politician and retired military office who is the incumbent Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II.[6] He is a former member of the Legislative Council of Brunei, and previously served as the Minister of Defence II from 2018 to 2022, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2015 to 2018, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), and Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF).

Early life

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Halbi was born in Kampong Kilanas near Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei Darussalam on 22 June 1956.[5] He is married to Datin Hajah Kalshom binti Haji Suhaili.[7]

Military career

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On 11 August 1975, Halbi enlisted in the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR), now known as the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). On 6 February 1976, after completing six months of basic training, he was enrolled at the British Army's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in England, United Kingdom, and was made an officer cadet. After completing Sandhurst's Standard Military Course No. 13, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant on 7 April 1977.[4]

Commander Halbi together with U.S. Marines during CARAT 2002.

From 1 February 2001 to 14 March 2003, Brigadier General Halbi became the fourth commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF).[8] In 2004, he oversaw the Brunei Defence White Paper, along with its update in 2007.[3] On 8 January 2005, he received a farewell call from the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor, and discussed improving the relations between the two countries via bilateral military relationships.[9] He, along with Yasmin Umar and Abdul Halim Mohd Yussof, visited the recently arrived RSS Steadfast at Muara Naval Base during the opening ceremony of Exercise Pelican on 3 June 2008.[10] After that, on 10 November 2009, Major General Halbi made his last visit to Singapore, which was concluded with a meeting with Desmond Kuek and an inspection of the Guard of Honour.[11] The handover ceremony between Halbi and his successor, Aminuddin Ihsan, was held at Tutong Camp, Tutong on 31 December 2009.[3]

Military courses

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Halbi has attended the following military training courses and staff colleges:[4]

Ranks and promotions

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When Halbi was serving in the RBAF, he was promoted to the following ranks:[4]

  • Second Lieutenant, 7 April 1977
  • Brigadier General, 21 November 2002[12]
  • Major General, 1 March 2003

Appointments and commands

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Halbi has served in the RBAF and held the following positions of leadership or appointment throughout his military service:[4][8]

  • Military Assistant to the Commander of the RBAF
  • Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion RBLF
  • Staff Officer Grade 1 (SO1) Operations Directorate of Operations and Plans
  • Acting Director of the Directorate of Strategic Planning of the Minister of Defence Office
  • 4th Commander of the RBLF, 1 February 2001 to 14 March 2003
  • 7th Commander of the RBAF, 28 March 2003

Political career

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Defence minister Halbi with Delfin N. Lorenzana at Bolkiah Garrison on 19 May 2022

In 2010, Halbi was appointed Brunei's High Commissioner to Malaysia.[13] On 30 May 2015, he was appointed the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Home Affairs, which he would hold until 21 October 2015,[14] in which he would be reappointed to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.[2] On 18 November 2015, Minister Halbi met with Khairy Jamaluddin during the ASEAN+ Young Leaders Summit in order to tighten relationship between Brunei and Malaysia, to find ways to improve youth development and sports in both countries.[15] During an official televised announcement by the Sultan on 30 January 2018, it became known that Halbi had been appointed the Second Minister in the Ministry of Defence.[16]

In response to the 2017–2018 North Korea crisis on 11 February 2018, Minister Halbi and Erywan Yusof agreed with Taro Kono to apply pressure on North Korea, including the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions during the 45th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.[17] Later on 14 August, he made an introductory visit to Singapore, meeting Ng Eng Hen with the aim to strengthen the relationships of Brunei and Singapore.[18] The 16th International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao was greeted by Minister Halbi at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines, during his visit to Manila on 30 August 2019.[19]

In June 2022, during the national cabinet reshuffle televised by the Sultan, Halbi was appointed the newly incumbent Minister at the Prime Minister's Office.[20] Japan's Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi congratulated Halbi on his newly appointed position, followed up by raising concerns on regional security, the issues caused by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine in international order, and strengthening of relationships between the two nations militarily on 21 June 2022.[21][failed verification] As the acting Minister of Health on 25 July, he noted the downward trend in COVID-19 cases in Brunei.[22]

Honours

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Halbi with his national honours in 2024

National

Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Foreign

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dewan Majlis - Ahli Rasmi Kerana Jawatan (Perdana Menteri Dan Menteri-Menteri)" [Council Chamber - Ex-Officio Members (Prime Ministers and Ministers)] (PDF). Majlis-Mesyuarat.gov.bn (in Malay). Brunei Darussalam: Majlis Mesyuarat, Government of Brunei Darussalam. 24 February 2022. p. 2. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Brunei new Cabinet Ministers 2015". BruneiResources.blogspot.com. The Daily Brunei Resources. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Commander RBAF hands over duty and welcomes a new leader". MinDef.gov.bn. Tutong Camp, Brunei Darussalam: Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "Commander RBAF hands over duty and welcomes a new leader". MinDef.gov.bn. Tutong Camp, Tutong, Brunei Darussalam: Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF / TUDB), Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Keluaran Khas Sempena Pelantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri" [Special issue in conjunction with the appointment of Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers] (PDF). PelitaBrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei, Government of Brunei Darussalam. 12 June 2010. p. 7. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja lieutenant General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof - Minister at the Prime Minister's office and Minister of Defence II". PMO.gov.bn. Brunei Darussalam: Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Her Majesty Audience Ceremony". Radio Television Brunei. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Brunei Darussalam: Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Farewell call from Malaysian CDF at MinDef". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Brunei Darussalam: Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 8 January 2005. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Bruneian Deputy Minister of Defence visits RSS Steadfast". MinDef.gov.bn. Muara Naval Base, Brunei Darussalam: Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF / TUDB), Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 3 June 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces makes farewell call" (PDF). NAS.gov.sg. Singapore: MINDEF Singapore. 10 November 2009. p. 1. Retrieved 3 March 2023 – via National Archives of Singapore.
  12. ^ Dk. Hjh Saidah PHOA (4 December 2002). "Dinaikkan pangkat Brigadier Jeneral" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). p. 3. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  13. ^ Jason Leong (4 March 2010). "His Majesty grants audiences to envoys". Sultanate.com. Sultanate. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  14. ^ Azlan Othman; Waleed PD Mahdini (30 May 2010). "Sultan reveals major cabinet reshuffle". Sultanate.com. Sultanate. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  15. ^ Siaran Akhbar. "Brunei - Malaysia terokai bidang pembangunan belia dan sukan" [Brunei - Malaysia explores the field of youth development and sports]. PelitaBrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Kuala Lumpur: Pelita Brunei, Government of Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  16. ^ "HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle - full list of new appointees". TheScoop.co. Scoop Media. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Japan-Brunei Foreign Ministers' meeting". MOFA.go.jp. Tokyo, Japan: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Brunei Defence Minister II makes introductory visit to Singapore". MinDef.gov.sg. Singapore: Ministry of Defence, Government of Singapore. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Brunei deploys 16th International Monitoring Team to Mindanao". DFA.gov.ph. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  20. ^ "HM announces major cabinet shakeup — full list of appointees – The sultan makes changes to top posts; appoints Brunei's first female cabinet minister". TheScoop.co. Scoop Media. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  21. ^ "Japan Ministry of Defense". MoD.go.jp. Japan Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  22. ^ James Kon; Adib Noor (26 July 2022). "Weekly COVID rate showing downward trend: Minister". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  23. ^ "22 orang dikurniakan Bintang kebesaran" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 16 July 2003. p. VI. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  24. ^ a b c d e f Shaping the Force Today – Defence White Paper update 2007 (PDF). Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 2007. p. 11. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  25. ^ "Brunei land forces chief honoured". The Straits Times. 26 October 2002. p. 10. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by 4th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force
1 February 2001 – 14 March 2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
28 March 2003 – 31 December 2009 		Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by High Commissioner of Brunei to Malaysia
4 March 2010 – 29 May 2010 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by 4th Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
29 May 2010 – 22 October 2015 		Succeeded by
Office abolished
Preceded by 7th Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
22 October 2015 – 29 January 2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
Office reconvened
 Minister of Defence II
30 January 2018 – 7 June 2022
27 February 2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Office abolished
Incumbent
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