Pengiran Abidin

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Pengiran Ahmad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Pengiran Abidin. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri
Pengiran Abidin
DPKT PSPNB DSLJ DPMB SNB PHBS PIKB
ڤڠيرن عابدين
Pengiran Abidin in 2024
4th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
30 September 1997 (1997-09-30) – 3 July 1999 (1999-07-03)
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byHusin Ahmad
Succeeded byShari Ahmad
1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force
In office
June 1993 – 1997
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byIbrahim Mohammad
Commander of the Air Wing, Royal Brunei Malay Regiment
In office
1982 (1982)–1986 (1986)
Preceded byJohn Cheshire
Succeeded byJocklin Kongpaw
Personal details
Born
Awangku Abidin bin Pengiran Ahmad[1]

Brunei
EducationMons Officer Cadet School[2]
OccupationMilitary officer
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Air Force
Years of service1965–1999
Rank Major General
CommandsAir Wing RBMR
Junior lieutenant Awangku Abidin being presented his aviator badge by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1968

Pengiran Abidin bin Pengiran Ahmad[3] is a Bruneian airman and military officer who served as the fourth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1997 until 1999.

As one of the first pilots in the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), him and Jocklin Kongpaw have indirectly contributed to the growth and advancement of RBAirF, where their dedication and open sacrifice have become one of the sources of motivation and inspiration for all RBMR members, especially RBAirF, to carry out the tasks and missions required by RBMR and the nation.[4]

  1. ^ "Royal Brunei Air Force: Playing its role in air surveillance, support - a special report". TheStar.com.my. The Star, Star Media Group Berhad. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ SP's Military Yearbook, Volume 29. India: Guide Publications. 1998. p. 236 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "The Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces, MG Pengiran Dato Paduka Seri Haji Abidin Pengiean Ahmad calls on Dr Tony Tan, DPM & Minister for Defence Singapore at MINDEF Gombak Drive". NAS.gov.sg. Ministry of Information and The Arts (MITA), Government of Singapore. 20 November 1998. Retrieved 8 May 2024 – via National Archives of Singapore.
  4. ^ "Imbau Sejarah Dua Juruterbang TUDB" [Recall the history of two TUDB pilots]. BruDirect.com (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan. Pelita Brunei. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2024.