Husin Ahmad

Husin is the son of Dayang Hajah Halimah bte Hussin and Awang Ahmad bin Mali. He was born on 11 July 1944 in Kampong Keriam, Tutong.[2]

Members of the Brunei Malay Regiment participated in a historic incident on 8 October 1966, when they searched for the North Kalimantan National Army group's remnants in the Temburong District's forested area. Junior lieutenants Musa Yakub and Husin Ahmad were given instructions to carry out the duty with their respective platoons. They, along with their company, have successfully arrested four rebels in Sungai Mani, Batang Duri, in the Temburong District jungle, using their unwavering perseverance and thorough military training.[3]

In 1972, Captain Husin took part in the staff and junior management course at the School of Infantry, Warminster.[4] On 17 September 1991, he became the first local commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).[5] Husin held that position for an estimated 3 years before being succeeded by Shari Ahmad on 10 August 1994.[6] Moreover, Major general Husin became the commander of the RBAF on 30 September 1994, and held it until 29 September 1997.[3]

After his military career, he was the Brunei high commissioner to Amman, Jordan from 10 July 2001 to 8 May 2006.[7] Husin Ahmad has the title of Pehin Datu Harimaupadang and has been assigned to the Additional Manteri 32 in the Legislative Council.[8] Husin Ahmad, who serves as the Chairman of the Council's Supreme Committee, Ibnu Baa'sith Apong, and Mohammad Daud were present for the Sultan's departure from the Royal Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Polo Club on 1 August 2016.[9]

Pehin Dato Husin has a son in the military, Colonel Mohd Huzaimi.[10]

Pehin Dato Husin was awarded the title of Pehin Datu Harimau Padang by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 3 March 1975.[2] Examples of honours awarded to him;[11]

• Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT) – Dato Paduka Seri
• Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB) – Dato Seri Pahlawan
• Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa (10 February 1976)[12]
• Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei First Class (PANB) (1966)[3]
• Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS) (12 April 1969)[13]
• Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) (2 June 1976)[14]
• Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
• Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
• General Service Medal
• Long Service Medal (Armed Forces)
• Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)