Prince Sufri Bolkiah

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.

Early life and education

Prince Sufri Bolkiah was born on 31 July 1952 at Istana Darul Hana, Kampong Tumasek, Brunei Town. He is the third son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, and his wife, the late Suri Seri Begawan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit. Along with his siblings, Sufri Bolkiah had his early education at the Lapau (the Royal ceremonial building). He studied in Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur.

Career

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 explorations in Vietnam over a 20-year period.

On 21 July 2010, Sufri Bolkiah was elected as the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC). 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.

Personal life

It is claimed that he is suffering from a skin disorder. He has been married 4 times which are: 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).

During the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, he participated in the Men's Shooting Clay Pigeon Trap and obtained 127 points, which puts him in last place. It was noted that he was unhappy with his shotgun during the competition.

Issue

As of 26 January 2017, he has a total of 10 children which are:

Honours

National

• Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)
• Order of Laila Utama (DK; 1970) – Dato Laila Utama
• Order of Seri Utama (DK; 1968) – Dato Seri Utama
• Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1 August 19680
• Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI)
• Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)

Foreign

•  Malaysia:
  • Order of the Crown of Johor Knight Grand Commander (SPMJ) – Dato'
  • Order of the Crown of Kelantan Knight Grand Commander (SPMK) – Dato'
•  United Kingdom: Honorary Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
•  Thailand: Order of the White Elephant Knight Grand Cordon (MPCh (GCE))

Namesakes

• Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School, a secondary school in Tutong town, Tutong District
• Sufri Bolkiah Mosque, a mosque in Kampong Perpindanah Burong Pingai, Berakas 'A', Brunei-Muara District

Ancestry

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