Hasrin bin Haji Sabtu (born 25 February 1954) is a Bruneian aristocrat, politician and former police officer who served as the police commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) from 2011 to 2013, and member of Legislative Council (LegCo) from 2017 to 2022. Notably, he is the president of Retired Personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force Association (POLSARA).[1]
Hasrin Sabtu | |
|---|---|
| هسرين سبتو | |
 Pehin Hasrin in 2024 | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 13 January 2017 – 6 March 2022 | |
| Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 25 February 2011 – 4 August 2013 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Preceded by | Zainuddin Jalani |
| Succeeded by | Bahrin Mohd Noor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 February 1954 Brunei |
| Alma mater | National University of Malaysia |
| Police career | |
| Country |  Brunei |
| Department |  Royal Brunei Police Force |
| Service years | 1973–2013 |
| Rank |  Commissioner |
Education
editHasrin received a diploma in police science from the National University of Malaysia after graduating.[2]
Police career
editJoining the RBPF on 13 October 1973, Hasrin has worked in a variety of departments within the force, including the Logistics Department, police reserve unit, police headquarters, prosecution section, police station, and district police. From 1999 to 2007, he held the position of the Sultan's assistant director (ADR), director of Operations Department, deputy commissioner (Operations Department), and, on 25 February 2011, he was appointed police commissioner.[2]
Political career
editOn 13 January 2017, Pehin Hasrin was named to the Legislative Council.[2] In advance of their meeting with the Ministry of Communications on 26 November 2018, a LegCo delegation led by Pehin Hasrin paid a working visit to the Land Transport Department (JPD) headquarters in Beribi on 14 October 2018, to observe the department's functions and public services and to familiarise themselves with problems came across in the nation's land transportation initiatives.[3]
Pehin Hasrin headed the Brunei delegation to the 42nd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) from 23 to 25 August 2021, where he emphasised the need of harmonisation, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion for global resilience and gender equality, as well as ASEAN's solidarity in times of crisis.[4] Prior to this in August 2020, he once again led the same delegation to the 11th AIPA virtual meeting.[5]
Honours
editPehin Hasrin is bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Orang Kaya Pendikar Alam on 1 April 2004.[6] On 3 January 2013, He received the DUBC from President Tony Tan at a ceremony conducted in the Istana for the outstanding cooperation of the two police forces which has resulted in enormous operational successes for both nations in the fight against transnational crime and terrorism.[7]
He has earned the following honours:[8]
National
editOrder of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2011) – Dato Paduka Seri[9][10]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2010) – Dato Paduka[11]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Police Long Service Medal (PKLP)
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
General Service Medal (Police)
Police Diamond Jubilee Medal
Foreign
editIndonesia
Bintang Bhayangkara Utama (17 October 2012)[12]
Malaysia
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PGPP; 22 October 2013)[13]
Singapore:
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (DUBC; 3 January 2013)[7][14]
References
edit- ^ Lyna Mohamad (2 June 2016). "Tahlil ceremony for His Majesty's late parents". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jabatan Majlis-Majlis Mesyuarat - Members of The Legislative Council". www.councils.gov.bn. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Tanjong, Achong (15 October 2018). "LegCo members visit JPD Beribi to keep abreast of latest developments". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 42nd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly hosted by Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). www.aph.gov.au. 2021. pp. 9 and 17. ISBN 978-1-76092-332-7. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Filane Mikee Cervantes (13 August 2020). "PH to host virtual Asean parliaments caucus on Friday". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Abd. Karim HAB (1 April 2004). "Dua menteri dinaikkan pangkat gelaran" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong (February 2013). HONOUR FOR BRUNEI'S POLICE CHIEF. Vol. 39. Singapore: Singapore Police Force. p. 4. ISSN 0217-8699.
- ^ "SENARAI NAMA-NAMA GELARAN DAN ORANG-ORANG YANG DIKURNIAI GELARAN" (PDF). www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). 7 February 2024. p. 6. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Rozan Yunos (16 July 2011). "HM 65th Birthday Awards". bruneiresources.blogspot.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "61 receive state decorations and medals" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Rozan Yunos (15 July 2010). "Congratulations!". bruneiresources.blogspot.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Polri Beri Penghargaan kepada Kepolisian Brunei dan Selandia Baru | detikNews". news.detik.com (in Indonesian). 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Agong Anugerah 279 Darjah Kepahlawanan Pasukan Polis 2013 - Semasa | mStar". www.mstar.com.my (in Malay). 22 October 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei Police Force Dato Paduka Haji Hasrin bin Dato Paduka Haji Sabtu at conferment ceremony of Distinguished Service Order held at State Room, Istana". www.nas.gov.sg. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2024.