Jaafar Abdul Aziz
Jaafar Abdul Aziz | |
|---|---|
 Jaafar in 2023 | |
| 6th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
| In office 2 April 2001 – 27 March 2003 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Shari Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Halbi Mohd Yussof |
| 3rd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces | |
| In office 29 October 1999 – 31 January 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Shari Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Halbi Mohd Yussof |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohd Jaafar Brunei |
| Spouse | Salbiah Mohd Yusof |
| Education | Australian Defence College |
| Profession | Military officer and businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Brunei |
| Branch/service | Royal Brunei Land Forces |
| Years of service | 1969–2003 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | Royal Brunei Armed Forces Royal Brunei Land Forces |
Mohd Jaafar bin Abdul Aziz is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and military officer whom served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 1999 until 2001, and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 2001 to 2003.
Military career
After completing basic training, he joined the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) in 1969. During a military exercise in Berakas Camp that same year, Cadet Jaafar was among the servicemen awarded by Prince Mohamed for excellence in shooting. During the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the RBMR in 1971, the junior lieutenant was among the soldiers in the parade holding the flag of Colonel-in-Chief. In 1991, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies (DSSC) course at the Australian Defence College in Canberra. On 28 October 1999, Colonel Jaafar succeeded Shari Ahmad as the commander of the RBLF. As major general on 2 April 2001, he assumed leadership of the RBAF. In 2002, he called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Tony Tan in Singapore. On 8 May, him alongside Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed Thailand's Chief of Defence Forces, Narong Yuthavong.
Later life
After his military career, he became a member of the Veterans Association of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA), and the advisor to the Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Masjid Improvement Committee. In addition to this, Jaafar is the chairman of Richland Insurance since 2004, and board of directors of HSE Engineering. Prior to their departure for the Asia Softball Masters 2022, team managers were given the national flag by the president of the Brunei Amateur Softball and Baseball Association (BASBA), Jaafar, at the Brunei International Airport. In a ceremony in 2023, donations were given to 61 less fortunate groups from Kampong Jerudong 'A' and 'B' and 58 orphans. Jaafar, a consultant for Kampong Jerudong 'A' Consultative Council, delivered the gifts.
Personal life
Jaafar is married to Datin Hajah Salbiah binti Mohd Yusof, and together they are known to have two sons, Mohammed Nazlee and Abdul Azeez, and a daughter, Athiyyah As’ad.
32 Brunei Darussalam Association of Senior Golfers (BDASG) golfers were in Chiang Mai for the competition that takes place from 27 to 29 October 2015. The team is vying for six championship trophies under the direction of Pehin Dato Jaafar.
Honours
National
Jaafar was awarded the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan. Known honours awarded to him are;
Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2001) – Dato Paduka Seri
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)
Foreign
- Indonesia:
Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD; 26 February 2003)
