| Honorific prefix | Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Padukaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri |
|---|---|
| Honorific suffix | DPKT PSPNB DSLJ SNB SMB PJK PIKB |
| Native name | شري احمد |
| Office 1 | 5th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces |
| Term start 1 | 31 August 1999 |
| Term end 1 | 2 April 2001 |
| Predecessor 1 | Pengiran Abidin |
| Successor 1 | Jaafar Abdul Aziz |
| Monarch 1 | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Office 2 | 2nd Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force |
| Term start 2 | 11 August 1994 |
| Term end 2 | 28 October 1999 |
| Predecessor 2 | Husin Ahmad |
| Successor 2 | Jaafar Abdul Aziz |
| Birth place | Rampayoh, Belait, Brunei |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Allegiance | Brunei |
| Service years | 1966–2001 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 'B' Company |
| Commands | Royal Brunei Land Force Royal Brunei Armed Forces |
| Alma mater | Officer Cadet School, Portsea |
Shari bin Ahmad[1] is a Bruneian aristocrat and retired military officer who became the fifth Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1999 until 2001, and the second Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) from 1994 until 1999.
Military career
Among the 72 cadet officers who graduated from Officer Cadet School, Portsea on 9 December 1966, Major general Walter S. McKinnon presented awards to two Bruneian cadets, namely Shari Ahmad and B.M. Ali.[2]
In 1969, Lieutenant Colonel H.F. Burrows presented individual awards to the members of the Platoon No.5 of 'B' Company for winning the Seri Begawan Shield's shooting competition, held at Berakas Camp. As the winning team's captain, he received the shield for his achievement.[3] On 11 August 1994, he was appointed as the Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force, succeeding Husin Ahmad in that role before being replaced himself by Jaafar Abdul Aziz on 28 October 1999.[4]
Major General Shari took command of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces on 31 August 1999.[5] He attended the 2nd Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Honolulu, that same year.[6] On 16 February 2001, Shari made a farewell visit to the members of the armed forces of the Royal Brunei Armed Services (ATPBDB) at Bolkiah Garrison.[7] Later on 2 April, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah accepted an audience to him and his successor.[8]
Personal life
His residence was reported to be in Rampayoh of Labi in the Belait District.[2] After his time in the military, he became the President of Veterans Association Royal Brunei Armed Forces (VARBAF).[9][10][11] Notably, he previously held the position of President of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN (Veconac).[12] Launched in November 2014, the double-decker cruise ship MV Sentosa is run by a local business, Sha-Zan Marine, under the direction of the retired Shari Ahmad.[13]
Legacy
Things named after him
- Jalan Pehin Shari, a road in Tutong Camp[14]
Honours
National
Shari was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Padukaraja. Moreover, he has earned the following honours;[15][16]
- Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2000) – Dato Paduka Seri[17]
- Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB) – Dato Seri Pahlawan[15]
- Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ; 11 February 1976) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa[18]
- Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)[19]
- Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)[19]
- Meritorious Service Medal (PJK; 2 June 1976)[19]
- Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)[4]
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
- Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
- Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
- General Service Medal
- Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
Foreign
- Singapore:
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (PJG; 28 June 1996)[20]
- Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (DUBC; 5 February 2001)[21]
References
- ^ Puteri sulung (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. 1996.
- ^ "Pegawai2 Kadet Dari Brunei Tamat Berlateh Di-Victoria". Pelita Brunei. 28 December 1966. p. 3.
- ^ "'B' Kompeni menangi Perisai Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan". Pelita Brunei. 22 January 1969. p. 2.
- ^ "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Singh, Daljit (2003-08-01). Southeast Asian Affairs 2001. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-11-9.
- ^ Asia-Pacific Defense Forum. Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. 1999.
- ^ "Pupuk Semangat Berpasukan". Pelita Brunei. 7 March 2001. p. 4.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2000.
- ^ "COUNTRY REPORT – PRESIDENT'S DELIBERATION WEDNESDAY, 15TH OF DECEMBER 2021". 15 December 2019.
- ^ "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED...". MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI ARMED FORCES (VARBAF)". veconac.org. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Welcome speech to the opening ceremony of VECONAC 30th EBM & 17th GA on Friday, 24th November 2017 at 0900hrs". ASEAN VECONAC. 24 November 2007.
- ^ "Rencana – Pelayaran santai beri ketenangan". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Web Map". Survey Department. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN". MANTERI-MANTERI BERCHIRI. 16 July 2022. p. 13.
- ^ The Army Quarterly and Defence Journal. West of England Press. 1997. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-85052-467-3.
- ^ "PERAYAAN KEPUTERAAN GEMILANG" (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. 2000-07-19. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Pemgorniaan Musim Pertama Tahun 1976". Pelita Brunei. 11 February 1976. p. 1.
- ^ "121 ORANG KORNIAKAN PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI BRUNEI". Pelita Brunei. 2 June 1976. p. 6.
- ^ "Medal for Brunei commander". The Straits Times. 28 June 1996. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Major General Shari Ahmad...". Getty Images. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-21.