Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei
Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei.[1] He is also the former Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Foundation from 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2017[2][3] and the Deputy Chairman 1 of the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara (JAIN).[4] Early years and educationPrince Malik was born in Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) School, Jerudong International School (JIS),[5] and University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008.[3] He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, Malik also received religious instruction throughout his formative years and was taught how to read and write Muqaddam and Jawi.[3] Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends diplomatic gatherings and trips,[6] including discussions with foreign ambassadors.[7] Furthermore, he often attends royal gatherings and ceremonies.[8] The inaugural Asia vs. Europe Men's 9-Ball Team Challenge 2010, which took place at the Rizqun International Hotel, was presided over by him on 15 January 2009.[9] Marriage and childrenOn 9 April 2015, he married 22-year-old Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan. The wedding was attended by Malaysian sultans and royalty including Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor, Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor and Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis. Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin Al Saud, the Governor of Hail Province, Saudi Arabia, and Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak were among the special guests. From their marriage, the royal couple has three children. On 2 March 2016, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah.[10] Their second daughter, Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah, was born on 10 March 2018.[11] A third child, a daughter named Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah was born on 5 January 2020.[12]
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