Shari Ahmad

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Padukaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Shari Ahmad
DPKT PSPNB DSLJ SNB SMB PJK PIKB
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Padukaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Shari Ahmad DPKT PSPNB DSLJ SNB SMB PJK PIKB
شري احمد
	Officer cadet Shari in 1966
5th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
	In office; 31 August 1999 – 2 April 2001
Monarch	Hassanal Bolkiah
Preceded by	Pengiran Abidin
Succeeded by	Jaafar Abdul Aziz
2nd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force
	In office; 11 August 1994 – 28 October 1999
Preceded by	Husin Ahmad
Succeeded by	Jaafar Abdul Aziz
Personal details
Born	Rampayoh, Belait, Brunei
Alma mater	Officer Cadet School, Portsea
Profession	Military officer
Military service
Allegiance	Brunei
Branch/service	Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service	1966–2001
Rank	Major General
Unit	'B' Company
Commands	Royal Brunei Land Force; Royal Brunei Armed Forces

Shari bin Ahmad^[1] is a Bruneian aristocrat and retired military officer who became the fifth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1999 until 2001, and the second Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) from 1994 until 1999.

Military career

Among the 72 cadet officers who graduated from Officer Cadet School, Portsea on 9 December 1966, Major general Walter S. McKinnon presented awards to two Bruneian cadets, namely Shari Ahmad and B.M. Ali.^[2]

In 1969, Lieutenant Colonel H.F. Burrows presented individual awards to the members of the Platoon No.5 of 'B' Company for winning the Seri Begawan Shield's shooting competition, held at Berakas Camp. As the winning team's captain, he received the shield for his achievement.^[3] On 11 August 1994, he was appointed as the Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force, succeeding Husin Ahmad in that role before being replaced himself by Jaafar Abdul Aziz on 28 October 1999.^[4]

Major General Shari took command of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces on 31 August 1999.^[5] He attended the 2nd Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Honolulu, that same year.^[6] On 16 February 2001, Shari made a farewell visit to the members of the armed forces of the Royal Brunei Armed Services (ATPBDB) at Bolkiah Garrison.^[7] Later on 2 April, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah accepted an audience to him and his successor.^[8]

Personal life

His residence was reported to be in Rampayoh of Labi in the Belait District.^[2] After his time in the military, he became the President of Veterans Association Royal Brunei Armed Forces (VARBAF).^[9]^[10]^[11] Notably, he previously held the position of President of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN (Veconac).^[12] Launched in November 2014, the double-decker cruise ship MV Sentosa is run by a local business, Sha-Zan Marine, under the direction of the retired Shari Ahmad.^[13]

Legacy

Things named after him

Jalan Pehin Shari, a road in Tutong Camp^[14]

Honours

National

Shari was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Padukaraja. Moreover, he has earned the following honours;^[15]^[16]

Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2000) – Dato Paduka Seri^[17]
Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB) – Dato Seri Pahlawan^[15]
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ; 11 February 1976) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa^[18]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)^[19]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)^[19]
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK; 2 June 1976)^[19]
Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)^[4]
Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
General Service Medal (Armed Forces)
Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)

Foreign

Singapore:
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (PJG; 28 June 1996)^[20]
- Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (DUBC; 5 February 2001)^[21]

References

^ Puteri sulung (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. 1996.
^ ^a ^b "Pegawai2 Kadet Dari Brunei Tamat Berlateh Di-Victoria" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 28 December 1966. p. 3.
^ "'B' Kompeni menangi Perisai Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 January 1969. p. 2.
^ ^a ^b "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^ Singh, Daljit (1 August 2003). Southeast Asian Affairs 2001. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-11-9.
^ Asia-Pacific Defense Forum. Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. 1999.
^ "Pupuk Semangat Berpasukan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 7 March 2001. p. 4.
^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2000.
^ "COUNTRY REPORT – PRESIDENT'S DELIBERATION WEDNESDAY, 15TH OF DECEMBER 2021" (PDF). 15 December 2019.
^ "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED..." MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^ "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI ARMED FORCES (VARBAF)". veconac.org. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
^ "Welcome speech to the opening ceremony of VECONAC 30th EBM & 17th GA on Friday, 24th November 2017 at 0900hrs" (PDF). ASEAN VECONAC. 24 November 2007.
^ "Rencana – Pelayaran santai beri ketenangan". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^ "Web Map". Survey Department. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
^ ^a ^b "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN" (PDF). MANTERI-MANTERI BERCHIRI. 16 July 2022. p. 13.
^ The Army Quarterly and Defence Journal. West of England Press. 1997. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-85052-467-3.
^ "PERAYAAN KEPUTERAAN GEMILANG" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 19 July 2000. p. 8. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
^ "Pemgorniaan Musim Pertama Tahun 1976" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 11 February 1976. p. 1.
^ ^a ^b ^c "121 ORANG KORNIAKAN PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI BRUNEI" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 June 1976. p. 6.
^ "Medal for Brunei commander". The Straits Times. 28 June 1996. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
^ "Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Major General Shari Ahmad..." Getty Images. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.

External links

Media related to Shari Ahmad at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by Pengiran Abidin	5th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces 31 August 1999 – 2 April 2001	Succeeded by Jaafar Abdul Aziz
Preceded by Husin Ahmad	2nd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force 11 August 1994 – 28 October 1999	Succeeded by Jaafar Abdul Aziz

[1] Puteri sulung (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. 1996.

[:0-2] "Pegawai2 Kadet Dari Brunei Tamat Berlateh Di-Victoria" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 28 December 1966. p. 3.

[3] "'B' Kompeni menangi Perisai Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 January 1969. p. 2.

[:2-4] "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.

[5] Singh, Daljit (1 August 2003). Southeast Asian Affairs 2001. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-11-9.

[6] Asia-Pacific Defense Forum. Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. 1999.

[7] "Pupuk Semangat Berpasukan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 7 March 2001. p. 4.

[8] Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2000.

[9] "COUNTRY REPORT – PRESIDENT'S DELIBERATION WEDNESDAY, 15TH OF DECEMBER 2021" (PDF). 15 December 2019.

[10] "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED..." MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.

[11] "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI ARMED FORCES (VARBAF)". veconac.org. Retrieved 8 March 2023.

[12] "Welcome speech to the opening ceremony of VECONAC 30th EBM & 17th GA on Friday, 24th November 2017 at 0900hrs" (PDF). ASEAN VECONAC. 24 November 2007.

[13] "Rencana – Pelayaran santai beri ketenangan". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 7 March 2023.

[14] "Web Map". Survey Department. Retrieved 5 September 2024.

[:3-15] "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN" (PDF). MANTERI-MANTERI BERCHIRI. 16 July 2022. p. 13.

[16] The Army Quarterly and Defence Journal. West of England Press. 1997. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-85052-467-3.

[17] "PERAYAAN KEPUTERAAN GEMILANG" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 19 July 2000. p. 8. Retrieved 12 September 2024.

[18] "Pemgorniaan Musim Pertama Tahun 1976" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 11 February 1976. p. 1.

[:1-19] "121 ORANG KORNIAKAN PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI BRUNEI" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 June 1976. p. 6.

[20] "Medal for Brunei commander". The Straits Times. 28 June 1996. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

[21] "Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Major General Shari Ahmad..." Getty Images. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.

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v t e Commanders of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF / ABDB)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Ministry of Defence (MinDef)
Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF / ABDB)	Mohammad Daud (1985–1990, RBLF) Sulaiman Damit (1990–1994, RBLF) Husin Ahmad (1994–1997, RBLF) Pengiran Abidin (1997–1999, RBAirF) Shari Ahmad (1999–2001, RBLF) Jaafar Abdul Aziz (2001–2003, RBLF) Halbi Mohammad Yussof (2003–2009, RBLF) Aminuddin Ihsan (2009–2014, RBLF) Mohammad Tawih (2014–2018, RBLF) Pengiran Aminan (2018–2020, RBLF) Hamzah Sahat (2020–2022, RBAirF) Haszaimi Bol Hassan (2022–, RBLF)
Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF / TDDB)	Husin Ahmad (1991–1994) Shari Ahmad (1994–1999) Jaafar Abdul Aziz (1999–2001) Halbi Yussof (2001–2003) Abdu'r Rahmani (2003–2005) Rosli Chuchu (2005–2008) Aminuddin Ihsan (2008–2009) Yussof Abdul Rahman (2009–2014) Pengiran Aminan (2014–2018) Khairul Hamed (2018–2020) Haszaimi Bol Hassan (2020–2022) Abdul Razak (2022) Saifulrizal Abdul Latif (2022–2023) Shanonnizam Sulaiman (2023–)
Royal Brunei Navy (RBN / TLDB)	Pengiran Ibnu Basit (1965–1966) Kefli Razali (1983–1986, 1993–1995) Noeh Abdul Hamid (1986–1988) Shahri Mohammad Ali (1988–1991) Abdul Latif Damit (1991–1993) Abdul Jalil Ahmad (1995–2002) Joharie Matussin (2002–2008) Abdul Halim (2008–2014) Abdul Aziz (2014–2015) Pengiran Norazmi (2015–2019) Othman Suhaili (2019–2020) Spry Serudi (2020–2022) Mohamad Sarif Pudin (2022–)
Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF / TUDB)	Pengiran Abidin (1993–1997) Ibrahim Mohammed (1997–1999) Mahmud Saidin (2003–2009) Jofri Abdullah (2009–2012) Wardi Abdul Latip (2012–2015) Shahril Anwar (2015–2018) Hamzah Sahat (2018–2020) Sharif Ibrahim (2020–)
headquarters: Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara, BB3510, Brunei Darussalam