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In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Yussof is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Halbi. The Arabic-derived word “bin” or “binti”/”binte”, if used, means ‘son of’ or ‘daughter of’, respectively.

Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof (Malay: Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof); born (1956-06-22) 22 June 1956 (age 66),[5][6] is a Bruneian politician who currently serves as a Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II.[1] 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 Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).

Biography[edit]

Early life[edit]

Halbi was born in Kampong Kilanas, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam on (1956-06-22) 22 June 1956 (age 66).[6]

Military career[edit]

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

On 11 August 1975; 47 years ago (1975-08-11), Halbi enlisted in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) (Malay: Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei, ABDB), then known as the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) (Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei, AMDB).[5] Following completion of six months basic training, on 6 February 1976, Halbi became an Officer Cadet whilst attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England, in the United Kingdom. On 7 April 1977, he graduated from the Standard Military Course No 13 at Sandhurst, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.[5]

From 1 February 2001 to 14 March 2003, Brigadier General Halbi became the fourth commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).[7] In 2004, he overseen the Brunei Defence White Paper, along with its update in 2007.[4] On 8 January 2005, he received a farewell call from Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor, and discussed on improving the relations of both countries via bilateral military relationships.[8] Him alongside Yasmin Umar and Abdul Halim Mohd Yussof visited recently arrived RSS Steadfast (70) at Muara Naval Base during the opening ceremony of Exercise Pelican on 3 June 2008.[9] 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 inspection of the Guard of Honour.[10] The handover ceremony between Halbi and Aminuddin Ihsan was held at Tutong Camp, Tutong on 31 December 2009.[4]

Military courses[edit]

Halbi has attended the following military training courses and staff colleges:[5]

  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom – initial officer training, Standard Military Course No 13, 6 February 1976 to 7 April 1977;
  • Platoon Commanders’ Battle Cadre, United Kingdom, 1982;
  • Manpower and Security Officers’ Course, Singapore, 1984;
  • Junior Staff Course, Malaysia, 1985;
  • Overseas Joint Warfare, Australian Defence College, Australia, 1987;
  • All Arms Tactic Course, United Kingdom, 1987;
  • Command and Staff College, Quetta, Pakistan, 1989;
  • Royal College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, London, England, 2000.

Ranks and promotions[edit]

Halbi was promoted to the following ranks during his military service in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF):[5]

Appointments and commands[edit]

During his military service, Halbi has held the following commands or offices of appointment within the, or relating to Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF):[5][7]

Political career[edit]

In 2010, Halbi was appointed as Brunei’s High Commissioner to Malaysia.[11] On 30 May 2015, he was appointed as the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Home Affairs, which he would hold until 21 October 2015,[12] in which he would be reappointed to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.[3] 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 alongside find ways to improve youth development and sports in both countries.[13] During an official televised announcement by the Sultan on 30 January 2018, it became known that Halbi had been appointed as the Second Minister in the Ministry of Defence.[14]

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.[15] Later on 14 August, he made an introductory visit to Singapore, meeting with Ng Eng Hen in the aim to strengthen the relationships of Brunei and Singapore.[16] The 16th International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao was greeted by Minister Halbi at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, during his visit to Manila on 30 August 2019.[17]

In June 2022, during the national cabinet reshuffle televised by the Sultan, Halbi was appointed as the newly incumbent Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.[2]Japan’s Defense 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.[18][failed verification] As the acting Minister of Health on 25 July, he noted the downward trend in COVID-19 cases in Brunei.[19]

Honours[edit]

National[edit]

Foreign[edit]

  •  Indonesia:
    • Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD),[6][21] 20 December 2004[5]
    • Marine Corps Honorary Member of the Indonesian National Armed Forces – Navy, 21 December 2004[6][5]
    • Honorary Pilot Wing (First Class) and Honorary Member of The Special Unit Corps, (Korpaskhas) Air Force of Indonesia’s Armed Forces, 9 November 2006[6][5]
  •  Jordan:
  •  Malaysia:
    • Order of Military Service Courageous Commander (PGAT),[6][21] 23 November 2004[5]
    • 10th Para Brigade Malaysian Army Airborne Wing (Honorary Member of the elite force), 7 September 2007[6][5]
  •  Pakistan:
  •  Philippines:
    • Philippine Legion of Honor Commander (CLH), 24 May 2006[6][5]
    • Combat Commander’s Kagitingan Badge – Philippine Army, 27 Nov 2009[5]
    • Philippine Navy Command at Sea Badge – Philippine Navy, 27 Nov 2009[5]
    • PAF Gold Wing Badge – Philippine Air Force, 27 Nov 2009[5]
  •  Singapore:
  •  Thailand:

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b “Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof – Minister at the Prime Minister’s office and Minister of Defence II”. www.PMO.gov.bn. Brunei Darussalam: Prime Minister’s Office. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b “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.
  3. ^ a b “Brunei New Cabinet Ministers 2015”. BruneiResources.blogspot.com. The Daily Brunei Resources. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x “Commander RBAF hands over duty and welcomes a new leader”. MinDef.gov.bn. Tutong Camp, Tutong, Brunei Darussalam: Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p “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). www.PelitaBrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Pelita Brunei, Government of Brunei Darussalam. 12 June 2010. p. 7. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ “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.
  9. ^ “Bruneian Deputy Minister of Defence Visits RSS Steadfast”. MinDef.gov.bn. Muara Naval Base, Brunei Darussalam: Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 3 June 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  10. ^ a b “Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces makes farewell call” (PDF). www.NAS.gov.sg. Singapore: MINDEF Singapore. 10 November 2009. p. 1. Retrieved 3 March 2023 – via National Archives of Singapore.
  11. ^ Jason Leong (4 March 2010). “News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty grants audiences to envoys”. Sultanate.com. Sultanate. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  12. ^ Azlan Othman; Waleed PD Mahdini (30 May 2010). “News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan reveals major cabinet reshuffle”. Sultanate.com. Sultanate. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  13. ^ Siaran Akhbar. “Brunei – Malaysia terokai bidang pembangunan belia dan sukan” [Brunei – Malaysia explores the field of youth development and sports]. www.PelitaBrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Kuala Lumpur: Pelita Brunei, Government of Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  14. ^ “HM announces surprise cabinet reshuffle – full list of new appointees”. TheScoop.co. Scoop Media. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  15. ^ “Japan-Brunei Foreign Ministers’ Meeting”. www.MOFA.go.jp. Tokyo, Japan: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  16. ^ “Brunei Defence Minister II makes introductory visit to Singapore”. www.MinDef.gov.sg. Singapore: Ministry of Defence, Government of Singapore. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  17. ^ “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.
  18. ^ “Japan Ministry of Defense”. www.MoD.go.jp. Japan Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  19. ^ James Kon; Adib Noor (26 July 2022). “Weekly COVID rate showing downward trend: Minister”. BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  20. ^ a b “DEWAN MAJLIS – AHLI RASMI KERANA JAWATAN (PERDANA MENTERI DAN MENTERI-MENTERI)” (PDF). Majlis Mesyuarat. 24 February 2022. p. 2.
  21. ^ a b c d e f Shaping The Force TODAY (PDF). Defence White Paper. 2007.
  22. ^ “USPACOM commander awards Legion of Merit to former commander, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (Honors)”. www.pacom.mil. Retrieved 20 October 2022.