Pengiran Anak Muhammad Bey Muntassir (1956 – 25 November 2009) was a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband of Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah, the sixth daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, and brother-in-law to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Additionally, he was also a member of the Brunei Privy Council.[1]
Muhammad Bey Muntassir محمد بي مونتسسير | |||||||||
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Pengiran Sura Negara | |||||||||
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Born | 1956 Sumbiling Lama, Kampong Ayer, Brunei | ||||||||
Died | 25 November 2009 (aged 53) Jalan Beribi, Bandar Seri Begawan | ||||||||
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Spouse | Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah (m. 1980) | ||||||||
Issue | List
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House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
Father | Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj | ||||||||
Mother | Pengiran Anak Datin Siti Hajah Rafiah | ||||||||
Religion | Sunni Islam |
Personal life
Born on 1956, in Kampong Sumbiling Lama's Jalan Stoney. He was the son of nobleman Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj and his wife, Pengiran Anak Datin Siti Rafiah. He is the grandson of Pengiran Muda Hashim.[2] He attended Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College and Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Malay School for education.[3] His residence was located along Jalan Beribi in Bandar Seri Begawan.[4] On 26 November 2009, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Jefri Bolkiah and other members of the royal family offered their last respects to him at Baitul Athirah, who had died that evening.[3] Buried in the Kubah Makam Di Raja.[1]
Marriage and children
He married Princess Amal Jefriah on 4 October 1980.[3][5] Together they have 5 children:[3][1]
Honours
On 21 March 1981, Yang Amat Mulia (His Highness) Pengiran Sura Negara, the cheteria title, was granted. He was given the following honours:[3]
National
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK; 1985) – Dato Laila Utama
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)