Abdul Hapidz
Abdul Hapidz | |
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| Member of Legislative Council | |
| In office 1961–1964 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
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| Born | Abdul Hapidz August 1928 Brunei |
| Died | 16 July 2022 (aged 94) Brunei |
| Spouse | Munira Yunus |
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| Occupation | Politician and businessperson |
| Known for | Managing director of Abdul Razak Holdings Director of Laksamana College of Business |
Abdul Hapidz bin Abdul Razak (August 1928 – 16 July 2022), also sometimes referred to as Pehin Hapidz, was a Bruneian nobleman, politician and businessman whom formerly was the Managing Director of Abdul Razak Holdings (ARH), President of Malay Brunei Darussalam Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1964 to 1999, the director of Laksamana College of Business (LCB), a member of the country's executive council, and legislative council.
Career
From 1961 to 1964, Abdul Hapidz was a member of Brunei's Legislative Council. He was previously a member of the now-banned Brunei People's Party. He was among the 7 founding family members of the ARH on 5 October 1978. Property development and hotel management are ARH's main businesses. ARH is one of Brunei's largest private property developers in the sector of real estate. They possessed commercial and residential buildings totaling roughly up to 2,200,000 square feet (200,000 m2) that have been constructed. During his ownership, a number of milestones were accomplished, including the completion of the Mile One complex in 1979, the inaugural project for ARH; the completion of Abdul Razak Plaza in 1986; the opening of Brunei’s first ever bowling arena, Utama Bowling Centre in 1987; Porchester Court in London, United Kingdom, was purchased by ARH, who turned it into exclusive apartments in 2000.
He established Laksamana College in 2003 to teach and expose the next generation of Bruneians to the business world. The cornerstone of their existence has always been the development of entrepreneurs. He made a founding statement to Business Icon 2011 as follows:
I believe that it is important to send out a message and ensure the next generation of people know what business is and find it enjoyable. This is one of the most important reasons why I decided to set up Laksamana College of Business.
— Pehin Orang Kaya Ratna Hapidz Setia Dato Setia Hj Awang Abdul Hapidz bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laksamana Hj Awang Abdul Razak, Business Icon 2011
An event called a "Royal Concert" including well-known performers from Brunei and Malaysia took place at Jerudong Park Amphitheater as part of the 59th birthday festivities of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Pehin Abdul Hapidz, the chairman of the organizing committee for the Fireworks Display and Decoration, revealed on 23 June 2005. On 9 July 2006, Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah agreed to perform the ceremonial opening of the Rizqun International Hotel and The Mall shopping complex in Gadong. The chairman and managing director of Abdul Razak Holdings, Pehin Abdul Hapidz, welcomed the prince when he arrived. As the Deputy Chief Commissioner of Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam (PPNBD), he noted that camping activity provides an opportunity for scouts to practice their knowledge obtained through scouting activities, during the 22nd Brunei National Scouts Camp, which ended on 22 March 2017.
Personal life
Pehin Hapidz is the son of nobleman, Pehin Orang Kaya Laksamana Haji Awang Abdul Razak was married to Datin Munira binti Dato Haji Yunus. Moreover, he is also the brother of Pehin Orang Kaya Di-Gadong Seri Di Raja Haji Mohd. Noor.
On 17 April 2012, his wife passed away at the age of 49, in Singapore. She was brought back to Brunei soon after and prayers were conducted at her residence in Kampong Kiarong prior to her burial. He died on 16 July 2022. For him, the staff and students of LCB held a Tahlil prayer.
Legacy
Namesakes
- Jalan Pehin Dato Haji Awang Hapidz, a road in Gadong.
- Jambatan Pehin Dato Haji Awang Hapidz, a bridge in Gadong.
Honours
Dato Hapidz was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Orang Kaya Ratna Setia by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 24 April 2004, making him a member of manteri. Moreover, he has been awarded the following honours;
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2006) – Dato Paduka
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
