Awang Haji Besar bin Awang Sagap

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Awang Sagap is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Awang Haji Besar. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Awang Haji Besar bin Awang Sagap
Born(1914-09-21)21 September 1914
Brunei Town, Brunei
Died1 February 1988(1988-02-01) (aged 73)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan
NationalityBrunei
Other namesPengiran Ibrahim bin Pengiran Sagap
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, songwriter
Known for"Allah Peliharakan Sultan"
SpousePengiran Hajah Zahrah binti Pengiran Hashim

Awang Haji Besar bin Awang Sagap (1909 – 1 February 1988) was a Bruneian violinist, composer, and songwriter, active during the 1950s and 1960s.[1] Awang Haji Besar was known as one of the Fathers of Brunei's National Anthem, Allah Peliharakan Sultan, in 1946, during the reign of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien.[2][3]

  1. ^ Buku Ristaan Keturunan Pengiran Hashim bin Pengiran Ahmad dan Raden Mas Siti Hasanah binti Raden Mas Haji Hanafi
  2. ^ Buku Program Upacara Menaikkan Bendera Besar dan Pengagihan Bendera-Bendera Kecil
  3. ^ Buku Ristaan Keturunan Pengiran Hashim bin Pengiran Ahmad dan Raden Mas Siti Hasanah binti Raden Mas Haji Hanafi