| Sufri Bolkiah صوفري بولكيه | |||||||||
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| Pengiran Bendahara Seri Maharaja Permaisuara | |||||||||
Sufri in 2010
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| Born | (1952-07-31) 31 July 1952 (age 71) Istana Darul Hana, Brunei Town, Brunei | ||||||||
| Spouse |
Princess Salma
(m. 1971; div. 1981)Siti Ruhaizah
(m. 1982; div. 1986)
(m. 1987; div. 2003)Faizah Nasir (m. 1999) | ||||||||
| Issue | 10 | ||||||||
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III | ||||||||
| Mother | Pengiran Anak Damit | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
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Sufri Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III (born 31 July 1952) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the third son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit. He is also the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) since 2010.[1]
Prince Sufri Bolkiah was born on 31 July 1952 at Istana Darul Hana, Kampong Tumasek, Brunei Town.[2][3] He is the third son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit.[3] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, and Prince Jefri Bolkiah are his three brothers, while Princess Masna Bolkiah, Princess Nor'ain Bolkiah, Princess Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Bolkiah, Princess Amal Rakiah Bolkiah, Princess Amal Nasibah Bolkiah, and Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah are his six sisters.[4] Along with his siblings, Sufri Bolkiah had his early education at the Lapau (the Royal ceremonial building). He studied in Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur.[3]
As the Head of Primal Corporation in August 1993, he was granted by authorities in Hanoi to invest up to US$9 million in oil and gas explorationsinVietnam over a 20-year period.[5]
On 21 July 2010, Sufri Bolkiah was elected as the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC).[6] Representing the BDNOC on 12 February 2013, he together with his son 'Abdul Aleem, played in a "Charity for Nancy" futsal competition. The National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) and the Department of Youth and Sports collaborated to organize the four-day competition, which was completed yesterday. Tea Ai Seng, also known as Nancy, received B$2,400 from it to help with the cost of her treatment.[7]
It is claimed that he is suffering from a skin disorder.[3] He has been married 4 times which are:[3] Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Salma binti Pengiran Anak Muhammad Salleh (14 July 1971–1981), Dayang Hajjah Siti Ruhaizah binti Ibrahim (20 February 1982–1986), Hajah Mazuin binti Hamzah (11 February 1987–2003) and Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah binti Dato' Haji Nasir (since 1999).[8]
During the 1990 Commonwealth GamesinAuckland, he participated in the Men's Shooting Clay Pigeon Trap and obtained 127 points,[9] which puts him in last place.[10] It was noted that he was unhappy with his shotgun during the competition.[11]
As of 26 January 2017, he has a total of 10 children which are:[12][13]
| Name | Birth | Marriage | Their children | |
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| Pengiran Anak Kamilah[14] | 18 April 1972 | 1 October 2002 | Y.M. Pangiran Hashim bin Pangiran Haji Muhammad | |
| Pengiran Muda (Prince) Muhammad Safiz | 13 February 1974 | |||
| Pengiran Anak Muhdiyatul Bulqiah | 18 December 1977 | |||
| Pengiran Anak Hamlatul Arsy Mulia Bolkiah | 4 December 1982 | 8 January 2022 | Nick Iskandar Mohammad Idris | |
| Pengiran Anak Ajeerah Firdausul Bolkiah | 7 September 1988 | |||
| Pengiran Anak Raafiah Amalul Bulqiah | 23 April 1992 | |||
| Pengiran Muda (Prince) Abdul Khaaliq | ||||
| Pengiran Muda (Prince) Abdul Aleem | ||||
| Pengiran Anak Aliiyah Amalul Bulqiah | ||||
| Pengiran Anak Aizzatul Bulqiah | ||||
Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)[15]
Order of Laila Utama (DK; 1970) – Dato Laila Utama[15]
Order of Seri Utama (DK; 1968) – Dato Seri Utama
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1 August 19680[15]
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)[16]
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)[16]
Malaysia:
United Kingdom: Honorary Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)[16]
Thailand: Order of the White Elephant Knight Grand Cordon (MPCh (GCE))[18]| Ancestors of Prince Sufri Bolkiah | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prince Sufri Bolkiah Born: 31 July 1952 | ||
| Preceded by Abdul Muqtadir |
Line of succession to the Bruneian throne 14th position |
Succeeded by Muhammad Safiz |
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| Preceded by | Pengiran Bendahara Seri Maharaja Permaisuara 1979–present |
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