Ariffin Abdul Wahab
Ariffin Abdul Wahab | |
|---|---|
 Pehin Ariffin in 2024 | |
| Native name | عريفين عبدالوهاب |
| Birth name | Mohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab |
| Born | 1927–1928 |
| Allegiance |  Brunei |
| Service/ |  Royal Brunei Land Force |
| Years of service | 1962–1979 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | First Battalion |
| Commands held | 'A' Company 'D' Company Training Institute RBAF |
| Alma mater | |
| Other work | Chairman of United Motors |
Mohammad Ariffin bin Abdul Wahab is a Bruneian nobleman, businessman and retired military officer, who served as the commander of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1975 to 1979.[1] In 1976, he became one of the first two local personnel to be promoted to lieutenant colonel alongside Sulaiman Damit.[2]
Military career[edit]
At the age of 34 in 1962, Ariffin was commissioned into the support unit of the Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei (AMDB) after completing his studies in Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and recruit training at the Federation Military College (FMC) in Port Dickson.[2] He would hold several position across different units serving as a platoon commander, intelligence officer, motor platoon commander and commanding officer of 'A' Company. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of major.[2] Mohammad Daud would be replaced by him as the commander of the training depot in May 1975. He would stay in that capacity until January 1979.[3][1] In addition, he would also serve as the commanding officer of 'D' Company and training officer of First Battalion AMDB. On 27 January 1976, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.[2]
Later life[edit]
Upon retirement, Ariffin became the primary Proton distributor in Brunei while serving as chairman of United Motors.[4][5] Additionally, he is also the president of the Ex-Soldiers' Association of Brunei Darussalam (ESAB) and vice president of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC).[6]
Honours[edit]
Ariffin was awarded the manteri title of Pehin Duta Indera Negara. Honours awarded to him are;[7]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Third Class (SLJ)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Coronation Medal (1 August 1968)
General Service Medal- Inauguration Medal
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "MANTAN-MANTAN KOMANDAN INSTITUT LATIHAN ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI". ilabdb.mindef.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Dua Orang Pegawai AMDB Di-Naikkan Pangkat Lt. Colonel" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 4 February 1976. pp. 1, 5, 8. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "MINDEF - Training Institute History". www.mindef.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "UNITED MOTORS LAUNCHES 3S CENTRE IN GADONG". www.kln.gov.my. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Admin, Mantuka (20 November 2013). "Pelancaran Proton Suprima S". www.mantuka.com (in Malay). Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "13th VECONAC GA OFFICER". www.veteranri.go.id. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN" (PDF). www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 7 February 2024. p. 9. Retrieved 1 April 2024.