The Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara (abbrev: JAIN) is a government department under the Prime Minister's Office that functions to guarantee the constant maintenance of Royal Customs.[1] It has been translated literally as the Office of State Customs,[2] the Department of the State Customs[3] or the State Department of Customs and Traditions,[4] even though it does not have an English name. In order to guarantee that the practice and implementation, particularly the Istiadat Diraja (Royal Ceremonies), are always in accordance with the philosophy of Melayu Islam Beraja, preaching and teaching the public through lectures, briefings, and workshops on Adat Istiadat (Customs)[5] are regularly held.[6]
 National emblem of Brunei | |
 JAIN headquarters in Pusat Bandar, Brunei | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 July 1954 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Brunei |
| Headquarters | Adat Istiadat Negara Building, Jalan Bendahara, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BS8611 |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Prime Minister's Office |
| Website | www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn |
History
editOn 1 July 1954,[7] the Jabatan Adat Istiadat, Ugama dan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Department of Customs, Religious and Social Welfare) was founded.[8][9] Previously housed at the General Office of the Royal Secretariat Building (now known as the Secretariat Building). With the consent of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the department was established by appointing Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam as the Pegawai Adat Istiadat, Ugama, and Kebajikan Masyarakat (Customs, Religious, and Social Welfare Officer).[10]
With the authority granted by the Brunei 1959 Constitution, the Religious Section became the Department of Religious Affairs on 29 September 1959,[11][12] and Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Ali became its new head. The Jabatan Adat Istiadat dan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Department of Customs and Social Welfare) was first founded in October 1961,[8] as a result of the Kebajikan Masyarakat (Social Welfare Section) appointing Mohamed Salleh bin Haji Masri as its director, and the creation of the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Brunei (Brunei Social Welfare Department). Since then, Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam has served as the Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara of the Jabatan Adat Istiadat.[10][13]
Following the construction of the Lapau in 1968, the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara (JAIN) relocated and took up temporary residence at the bottom of the structure. His son, Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Yusof, took over as head of JAIN on 1 December 1981. The development of the JAIN happened gradually under his direction. The Sultan of Brunei has been using JAIN since its founding, particularly when it comes to giving someone national honours. JAIN is currently housed in a permanent structure next to the Lapau. Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz's work and endeavours led to the foundation of this structure.[10]
Functions and responsibilities
editAny new addition or modification to Bahasa Dalam requires the approval of JAIN. Documentation is essential for the dissemination of Bahasa Dalam knowledge. It is advised that pertinent authorities, such the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, produce books with Bahasa Dalam glossaries with JAIN's assistance.[14] The following are the roles and duties of JAIN:[15]
- To perform traditional and official national ceremonies as instructed, including His Majesty The Sultan's Birthday celebrations, royal weddings, crown prince announcements, opening ceremonies, and more.
- To educate the populace and citizens of this nation about customs through lectures, workshops, briefings, and courses.[16]
- To write invitations, setting up seats, greeting visitors, and bringing in certain equipment to improve State and Ceremonial Councils.
- To give guidance and support on protocol to government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and associations that work with customs. This includes advice on how to conduct the ceremony, how to use royal ornaments and instruments, how to arrange people in specific positions during the ceremony, and how to handle the departure of state dignitaries and members of the royal family.
- To serve as secretary for meetings of the Conference of Customs, the special committee for the arrangement of government officials' positions in the public service at official government meetings, and others as needed.
- In charge of confirming that the design and dimensions of restricted goods, such as the government's and the royal family's personal coat of arms, individual flags, and the flag of Brunei, are accurate when they are provided by certain parties.
- To oversee and plan the activities of Title Granted Persons, including financial loan applications (home or auto loans), applications for exiting the nation, personal flag requirements, processing allowance awards during the Title Awarding Ceremony, processing title allowances, processing funeral allowances for deceased royal and aristocrats.
List of chiefs
editThe title of Chief (Yang Di-Pertua) of Adat Istiadat Negara was formally elevated to ministerial level on 6 May 2024.[17] Only four individuals have held the title since 1954:[18]
| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Monarch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Pengiran Pemancha Sahibul Rae' Wal Mashuarah Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam ڤڠيرن انق محمد عالم (1918–1982) |
1 July 1954 | 30 November 1981 | 27 years, 152 days | Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
| 2 | 
|
Pengiran Maharaja Lela Sahibul Kahar Pengiran Anak Mohammad Yusof ڤڠيرن انق محمد يوسف (1948–2004) |
1 December 1981 | 31 March 2000 | 18 years, 121 days | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| 3 | 
|
Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz ڤڠيرن انق عبدالعزيز (born 1945) |
1 July 2000 | 8 April 2021 | 20 years, 281 days | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| 4 | 
|
Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Idris ڤڠيرن انق إدريس (born 1948) |
9 April 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 262 days | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Adat Istiadat Council
editFunctions
editThe Adat Istiadat Council is to be established, as per the Customary Law and the 1959 Bruneian Constitution as amended in 2006. The chairman and other members of the council will be appointed by the Sultan of Brunei and will serve as long as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan see fit. Furthermore, the Adat Istiadat Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat) will have the authority to counsel Yang Di-Pertuan and His Majesty the Sultan on issues pertaining to Adat Istiadat.[19]
Members
editMeetings of the Adat Istiadat Council are usually held at the Bilik Mesyuarat West Wing of the Prime Minister's Office Building.[20] Among other things, the Adat Istiadat Council is in charge of periodically monitoring the evolution of customs, taking appropriate action, and guaranteeing that customs are perfectly implemented in accordance with the ideal of maintaining their authenticity and integrity. Pengiran-Pengiran, Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Council Members, the Royal Brunei Police Commissioner, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, and Pehin-Pehin Manteri make up the members of the council.[21] As for the 2024–2025 year, the members were:[22][23]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Wahsalfelah, Siti Norkhalbi Haji (2007). Textiles and Identity in Brunei Darussalam. White Lotus Press. p. 19. ISBN 978-974-480-094-7.
- ^ Martin, Peter W.; Oz̊óg, Conrad; Poedjosoedarmo, Gloria R. (1996). Language Use and Language Change in Brunei Darussalam. Ohio University Center for International Studies. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-89680-193-6.
- ^ MA, Dr JM Muslimin (8 January 2022). LOGIKA DAN PENALARAN: Perbandingan Hukum Barat dan Islam (in Indonesian). Pustakapedia. p. 221. ISBN 978-623-6117-39-2.
- ^ Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. "Matlamat Penubuhan". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Perjalanan Negara Brunei Darussalam memasuki alaf baru (in Malay). Jawatankuasa Tertinggi Penerbitan Buku Perjalanan Negara Brunei Darussalam Memasuki Alaf Baru. 1999. p. 120.
- ^ a b Mohammad bin Pengiran Haji Abd Rahman (Pengiran Haji) (2007). Islam di Brunei Darussalam zaman British, 1774-1984 (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan. p. 206. ISBN 978-99917-0-557-6.
- ^ Awang Abdul Aziz bin Awang Juned (Pehin Tuan Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji.) (1992). Islam di Brunei: zaman pemerintahan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzuddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam (in Malay). Jabatan Pusat Sejarah Brunei Darussalam.
- ^ a b c Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. "Sejarah Ringkas". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Pameran sejarah perkembangan Islam di Brunei sempena memperingati kedatangan tahun Hijrah 1400 (in Malay). Muzium Brunei. 1979.
- ^ Sejarah penubuhan mahkamah syariah Negara Brunei Darussalam (in Malay). Jabatan Kehakiman Negara, Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Negara Brunei Darussalam. 2005. p. 160. ISBN 978-99917-920-0-2.
- ^ Haji Awang Mohd Jamil al-Sufri (1998). Brunei Darussalam, the Road to Independence. Brunei History Centre, Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. p. 262.
- ^ Hajah Dayang Fatimah binti Haji Awang Chuchu (2010). "Bahasa Dalam: Continuity, Change and Preservation" (PDF). Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 61. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. "Fungsi dan Tanggungjawab". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Mohamad Azmi Awang Damit. "Lestarikan Adat Istiadat Brunei". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Jawatan Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat Negara bertaraf Menteri". www.jpm.gov.bn. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. "Sejarah Yang Di-Pertua". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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- ^ Mohamad Azmi Awang Damit (29 March 2021). "290321_PERSIDANGAN KHAS MAJLIS MESYUARAT ADAT ISTIADAT". www.infofoto.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Salawati Haji Yahya (5 January 2024). "Berkenan mempengerusikan Persidangan Khas Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Senarai Ahli majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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