Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Malik. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Abdul Malik
Malik in 2024
BornAbdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(1983-06-30) 30 June 1983 (age 42)
Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 2015)​
Issue
  • Muthee'ah Raayatul
  • Fathiyyah Rafaahul
  • Khaalishah Mishbaahul
  • Nabeelah Najmul
HouseBolkiah
FatherHassanal Bolkiah
MotherSaleha binti Mohamed Alam
ReligionSunni Islam
Education

Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: عبد المالك; born 30 June 1983) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. He is fourth in the line of succession to the Bruneian throne.

Early life

Prince Malik was born on 30 June 1983 at Istana Nurul Iman to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and his first wife, Queen Saleha of Brunei.[1] He has five full siblings and six half-siblings from her father's other marriages.

Education

Prince Malik was educated privately at Istana Nurul Iman and the Brunei Malay Teachers Association School.[1]

On 30 October 2008, he graduated from Universiti Brunei Darussalam with Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Studies with second upper class honours.[1]

Marriage and issue

On 11 January 2015, the royal court announced the engagement of Prince Malik to Raabi'atul Adawiyyah binti Haji Bolkiah.[2]

In April 2015, Malik and Raabi'atul married in a ten day celebration from the 5th to the 16th. The Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja or powdering ceremony was held on the 8th at Istana Nurul Iman. Malik and Raabi'atul wore traditional red outfits and their families applied scented powder and oils to their hands to bless them.[3] The next day was the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja or solemnisation ceremony at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque where they were officially married.[4] The couple wore matching gold outfits for the Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja on the 12th.[5] The last big event was the Majlis Persantapan Diraja which was a large banquet at Istana Nurul Iman that evening.[6]

Foreign dignitaries at the wedding included 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, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis, Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin Al Saud, and Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.[7]

Malik and Raabi'atul reside at Istana Nurul Iman. They have four daughters all of whom have the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak which correspond to Her Highness and Princess respectively.

  • Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 2 March 2016)[8]
  • Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah (born 10 March 2018)[9]
  • Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah (born 5 January 2020)[10]
  • Nabeelah Najmul Bolqiah (born 9 April 2025)[11]

Royal duties

Ambassador Maeda and Malik in 2022

In April 2011, the Sultan appointed Prince Malik as a member of the Privy Council[12] and he is also the Deputy Chairman 1 of the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, or the Department of State Customs.[13] On 1 March 2013, Malik was appointed the Chairman of the Committee of Governors of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation.[1][14]

Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends royal gatherings and ceremonies. Furthermore, he often attends diplomatic gatherings and trips,[15] including discussions with foreign ambassadors.[16]

Titles, styles, and honours

Styles of
Prince Abdul Malik
Reference styleYang Teramat Mulia
Alternative styleHis Royal Highness

His full title and style is Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Malik ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah[17] It is usually translated in English as His Royal Highness Prince Malik of Brunei.

Honours

National

Foreign

Namesakes

Ancestry

Ancestors of Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei
8. Muhammad Jamalul Alam II
4. Omar Ali Saifuddien III
9. Pengiran Anak Fatima
2. Hassanal Bolkiah
10. Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman
5. Pengiran Anak Damit
11. Pengiran Fatima
1. Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Bolkiah
12. Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman (= 10)
6. Pengiran Anak Muhammad Alam
13. Pengiran Fatima (= 11)
3. Pengiran Anak Saleha
14. Pengiran Anak Metassan
7. Pengiran Anak Besar
15. Pengiran Anak Piut

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mohammed Noor, Fatimah; Mohammed Zain, Norliah; Durahman, Jefferi (1 April 2015). "Profil Mempelai Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 60 (39). Jabatan Penerangan: 10. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Royal wedding to be held in April". Brunei Times. 11 January 2015. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  3. ^ Salat, Zabaidah (11 April 2015). "Majlis Berbedak Penjantin Diraja: Kaya dengan budaya dan unik" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 60 (43). Jabatan Penerangan: 11–16. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  4. ^ Durani, Mohammad Rainie; Durahaman, Jefferi; Abdul Rahman, Abu Bakar; Ahmadi, Mohamad Sahran (11 April 2015). "Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah: selamat disempurnakan" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 60 (43). Jabatan Penerangan: 17–19. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  5. ^ Salat, Zabaidah; Mohamad Noor, Fatimah (13 April 2015). "Majlis Istiadat Bersanding Pengantin Diraja: Penuh adat istiadat" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 60 (44): 3–6. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  6. ^ Julaini, Sastra Sarini; Bakar, Nasibahanim; Jait, Samle (13 April 2015). "Kemeriahan Majlis Persantapan Diraja: Warnai Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 60 (44): 7–11. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Princely wedding in Brunei". Diplomat Magazine. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah". Brunei Times Archive. 10 March 2016. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  9. ^ "His Majesty names new granddaughter". Borneo Bulletin. 16 March 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  10. ^ "His Majesty names new granddaughter". Borneo Bulletin. 12 January 2020. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  11. ^ "His Majesty names new granddaughter". Borneo Bulletin. 23 April 2025. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Sultan appoints three Princes to Privy Council". Sultanate News. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  13. ^ a b c "Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  14. ^ Abu Bakar, Rasidah (7 February 2019). "$20 million budget approved for Yayasan Foundation". The Scoop. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  15. ^ "Saudi crown prince receives the Sultan of Brunei". Arab News. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Ambassador Maeda's audience with His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik". Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  17. ^ Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. p. 8. ISBN 9991734228.
  18. ^ "Pelajar Berwawasan Penting Dalam Tonggak Negara". BruDirect. 26 February 2020. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  19. ^ Hakeem, Nazirul (28 July 2012). "Sultan performs prayers at new mosque". Sultanate News. Retrieved 31 December 2025.


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