Zasia binti Sirin

Zasia binti Sirin (born 24 September 1956) is a Bruneian former politician. In 2011 she was one of the first two women appointed to the Legislative Council, serving as a member until 2016.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Sirin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Zasia. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka
Zasia Sirin
DPMB SSUB
Member of the Legislative Council
In office
2011–2016
Personal details
Born
Zasia

(1956-09-24) 24 September 1956
Brunei
Alma materAl-Azhar University

Biography

Zasia was born in Brunei in 1956.[1] She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt.[1] After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools.[1][2] She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia,[2] and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006,[1] She was also Head of Policy, Planning and Research at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

In 2011 Zasia was appointed to the Legislative Council as a representative of 'people who have achieved excellence'. She and Salbiah binti Sulaiman were the first female members of the Legislative Council.[3] She remained a member until 2016.

Awards and honours

Zasia has received the following awards and honours:[4]

Awards
  • 2022 Meritorious Teacher Award[5]

Honours

References
  1. Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin Legislative Council
  2. "Legislative Council: The 50 most influential women in Brunei". YES Inspire. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. Two women are appointed to Legco The Economist Intelligence Unit
  4. Yang di-pertua dan ahli-ahli Majlis Mesuarat Negara
  5. "Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32 » Media Permata Online". Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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