Pengiran Anak Muhammad Ruzaini

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohd. Yakub is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Ruzaini.
Muhammad Ruzaini
محمد روزايني
Muhammad Ruzaini in 2024
BornMuhammad Ruzaini bin Mohd. Yakub
(1983-01-18) 18 January 1983
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​
Issue
  • Muhammad Za'eem
  • Muhammad Aamir
  • Abdul Hakeem
  • Abdul Aleem
HouseBolkiah
FatherMohd. Yakub bin Othman
MotherZainon binti Elias
Education

Muhammad Ruzaini bin Mohd. Yakub (Jawi: محمد روزايني; born 18 January 1983) is a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband of Princess Hafizah, a daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Early life

Ruzaini was born on 18 January 1983 to Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub bin Pengiran Othman and Zainon binti Dato Paduka Elias. He is descended from Sultan Muhammad Alauddin of Brunei and has four siblings: Muhammad Afizan, Muhammad Tarmizi, Dr. Amalina, and Amal Aqilah.[1]

Education

Ruzaini completed his primary education at Brunei Malay Teachers Association School and his secondary education at St. Andrew's School. He earned seven GCE O Levels and three GCE A Levels.[1]

In 2003, Ruzaini received a Certificate of Higher Education in Economics from the University of Surrey and in 2005 he graduated from Coventry University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors also in Economics.[1] He later earned an MBA from University of Leicester.[2]

Marriage and issue

In September 2012, Ruzaini married Princess Hafizah in an elaborate celebration lasting over a week.[3]

The Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja or powdering ceremony was held on the 19th at Istana Nurul Iman.[4] Hafizah and Ruzaini's families applied scented powder and oils to their hands to bless them.[5] The next day was the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja or solemnisation ceremony at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque where they were officially married.[6] The Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja and Majlis Persantapan Diraja which was a large banquet at Istana Nurul Iman on the 23rd.[7][8]

Foreign dignitaries at the wedding included Yingluck Shinawatra, Benigno Aquino III, Hun Sen, K. Shanmugam, Musa Aman, and Abdul Taib Mahmud.[9][10]

Ruzaini and Hafizah have four sons. They all have the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak.

  • Muhammad Za'eem (born 3 August 2013)[11]
  • Muhammad Aamir (born 13 February 2015)[12]
  • Abdul Hakeem (born 19 February 2018)[13]
  • Abdul Aleem (born 16 June 2020)[14]

Career

In 2006, Ruzaini started working for the Government of Brunei as a marketing officer in the Civil Aviation Department of the Ministry of Communications. From 2009 to 2013, he worked at the Prime Minister's Office in the Economics, Financial Development, and Planning Division.[1]

In 2017, Ruzaini and his wife founded Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School.[15][2] He is also the Chairman of ThreeG Media, a financial technology company.[16]

Royal duties

Ruzaini does not undertake royal duties himself but he often accompanies his wife, Princess Hafizah to events. He attended a Hari Raya celebration in May 2022[17] and the Family Harmony Festival in November 2023.[18]

He is the President of the Zahara Charity Foundation that he founded with his wife.[19][20]

Titles, styles, and honours

Styles of
Muhammad Ruzaini
Reference styleYang Amat Mulia
Alternative styleHis Highness

Titles and styles

Upon marriage, the Sultan bestowed him the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak.[21]

  • 18 January 1983 – 24 September 2012: Yang Mulia Pengiran Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub
  • 24 September 2012 – present: Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr. Mohd. Yakub

Honours

  • Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Noor, Fatimah (19 September 2012). "Profil Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr. Haji Mohd. Yakub" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 57 (112). Jabatan Penerangan: 3. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Brunei sultan's daughter weds in spectacular ceremony". ABC News. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 57 (114). Jabatan Penerangan. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  5. ^ Yunus, Fadhil (20 September 2012). "Their Majesties attend Berbedak ceremony". Sultanate News. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ Azaraimy (21 September 2012). "Royal wedding solemnisation". Sultanate News. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  7. ^ Hajar, Siti (24 September 2012). "Grand banquet to mark Royal Wedding". Sultanate News. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 57 (115). Jabatan Penerangan. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  9. ^ Idris, Aziz; Yunus, Fadhil (24 September 2012). "Pomp & pageantry as Brunei celebrates royal wedding". Sultanate News. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  10. ^ Glenda, Gloria (21 September 2012). "Aquino to attend Brunei royal wedding". Rappler. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  11. ^ "His Majesty names grandson". Sultanate News. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  12. ^ Abu Bakar Haji Abdul Rahman; Wan Mohamad Sahran Wan Ahmadi; Nooratini Haji Abas; Saerah Haji Abdul Ghani (30 April 2015). "Majlis Doa Selamat serta Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram". Pelita Brunei (in Malay). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  13. ^ "His Majesty names new grandson". Borneo Bulletin. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  14. ^ "His Majesty names new grandson". Borneo Bulletin. 17 June 2020. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  15. ^ Azahari, Izah (2 July 2022). "Groundbreaking ceremony for Miftah An-Nur". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  16. ^ "BIBD empowers smart nation with latest cashless initiative". The Bruneian. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  17. ^ Mahmud, Rokiah (23 May 2022). "Royalty attend festive gatherin". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Good times for the whole family". Borneo Bulletin. 11 November 2023. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Royal donation for orphans". Borneo Bulletin. 9 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  20. ^ Kon, James (5 August 2023). "Support for underprivileged". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  21. ^ "Dikurniai Gelaran 'Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak'" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 57 (116). Jabatan Penerangan: 23. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
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