Ibrahim Mohammad Jahfar

Ibrahim bin Mohammad Jaafar CBE (/ʔɪbraːˈhiːm/; 17 September 1900 – 19 February 1971) was a nobleman and politician whom became the first Menteri Besar (Chief minister) of Brunei, who served from 29 September 1959 until September 1961.

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohammad Jahfar is patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name: Ibrahim. The Arabic-derived word 'bin' or 'binti' / 'binte', if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Perdana Menteri Dato Seri Utama
Ibrahim Mohammad Jaafar
DK SPMB DSNB CBE
Ibrahim in 1960
3rd Speaker of Legislative Council
In office
June 1963 – 19 February 1971
MonarchsOmar Ali Saifuddien III
Hassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byAli Mohamed Daud
Succeeded byAlam Abdul Rahman
1st Menteri Besar
In office
29 September 1959 – September 1961
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byMarsal Maun
State Secretary
In office
1941–1945
MonarchAhmad Tajuddin
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byWan Ahmad Umar
Personal details
Born
Ibrahim

(1900-09-17)17 September 1900
Crown Colony of Labuan
Died19 February 1971(1971-02-19) (aged 70)
Brunei General Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting placeKianggeh Dagang Cemetery, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
Saadiah Mohd Tahir
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(m. 1923)​
ChildrenAbbas Al-Sufri
Adnin
Isa
ParentTengku Mohammad Jaafar (father)
ProfessionPolitician
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