Abdul Razak Abdul Kadir

Abdul Razak was born on 21 March 1972. He started his career on 21 September 1989, when he joined the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and was designated as an Officer cadet in 1994. In 1994 and 1995, he participated in Officer Cadet Training at the Royal Military College in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Shortly after, he was appointed a Second lieutenant. He graduated with a master's degree from the University of Balochistan in Pakistan in 2010 after completing his command and staff course at the Command and Staff College Quetta. He attended the Philippine National Defence College and received a master's degree in national security administration in September 2016.{{Cite web |title=Commander Royal Brunei Land Force |url=http://www.mindef.gov.bn/SitePages/Joint%20Force%20Commander.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516183756/https://land.mindef.gov.bn/Site%20Pages/COMMANDER%20ROYAL%20BRUNEI%20LAND%20FORCE.aspx |archive-date=2022-05-16 |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn |publisher=Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam}}

During Abdul Razak's time in the RBAF, he held a variety of positions, including those of platoon commander, armoured reconnaissance troop leader, adjutant, squadron second-in-command, company commander, armoured reconnaissance squadron commander, battalion second-in-command, and staff officer grade one at the Ministry of Defence.

As part of his internationally tour of duty, Major Abdul Razak was among Brunei's IMT contingent Batch 2 in 2005–2006 to observe the progress of the negotiations for peace between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao, Southern Philippines. On 13 October 2008, the Brunei contingent commander, along with four other former leaders and thirty-six members of the team, including him, received plaques and certificates of appreciation from the Philippine government for their assistance in keeping an eye on the peace process in Mindanao.

He received a promotion to lieutenant colonel in 2012, and from 2013 to 2016 he served as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's aide-de-camp. On 1 January 2018, he assumed leadership of the Directorship at the Defence Minister's Office and Directorate of Strategic Planning. Later that year on 13 July, he was elevated to the rank of colonel. On 24 July 2020, Abdul Razak was promoted to brigadier general with the approval of the Sultan of Brunei. On 28 August 2020, he assumed command as Joint Force Commander of the RBAF.{{Cite web |last=Bandial |first=Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar, Ain |date=2022-06-07 |title=HM: New cabinet must carry out duties with 'full loyalty and responsibility' |url=https://thescoop.co/2022/06/07/hm-new-cabinet-must-carry-out-duties-with-full-loyalty-and-responsibility/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The Scoop |language=en-GB}} On 1 March 2022, he was then named Commander of the RBLF, therefore replacing Haszaimi Bol Hassan and becoming the 12th commander of the branch.{{Cite news |date=2022-03-03 |title=Call to uphold loyalty and discipline » Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-US |work=Call to uphold loyalty and discipline |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/call-to-uphold-loyalty-and-discipline/ |access-date=2023-02-25}}{{Cite web |title=Berita Terkini – Majlis Serah Terima Tugas bagi Pemerintah... |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202018/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=39507&ContentTypeId=0x0100A15AC32EE9717E478A995CCD9EFFA221 |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn}}

Dato Razak was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense during the 2022 cabinet reshuffle on 7 June. On 5 July of that same year, Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong met with him, and was congratulated by Ambassador Yu on his new position. She would then go on to praise the successes of the two countries' relations.{{Cite web |title=Ambassador Yu Hong Meets with Brunei's Newly Appointed Deputy Minister of Defence |url=https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/zwbd_665378/202207/t20220726_10728279.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.fmprc.gov.cn}} On 3 February 2023, State Defense Minister Toshiro Ino met with him, and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Defense of Japan and the Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam on Defense Cooperation and Exchanges.{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Meeting between Japan’s State Minister of Defense and Brunei Darussalam’s Deputy Minister of Defence |url=https://www.bn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00407.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |language=en}} His time as deputy minister was short lived as his appointment was terminated alongside his position being abolished by the command of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 27 February 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=Deputy minister of defence appointment terminated, post abolished » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/deputy-minister-of-defence-appointment-terminated-post-abolished/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Deputy minister of defence appointment terminated, post abolished |language=en-US}}

File:Brigadir Jenderal (Purn) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Abdul Razak 02.jpg Joko Widodo in 2024]]

As the new Brunei ambassador to Indonesia, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah presented the credentials to Dato Razak at the Istana Nurul Iman on 17 February 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO NEWLY APPOINTED ENVOYS |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Lists/News%20Headlines/NDispForm.aspx?ID=300 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}} On 8 August, he along with 9 other ambassadors presented the credentials to President Joko Widodo in a ceremony at the Istana Merdeka, Jakarta.{{Cite web| date=2024-08-08 |title=Presiden Terima Surat Kepercayaan 10 Dubes Negara Sahabat|url=https://setkab.go.id/presiden-terima-surat-kepercayaan-10-dubes-negara-sahabat/ |access-date=2024-08-09|website=setkab.go.id}} During an interview, he expressed his commitment to continue to improve diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Brunei which includes defence, people-to-people exchanges, trade, and labour.{{Cite web| date=2024-08-08 |title=Komitmen Sejumlah Dubes Negara Sahabat Tingkatkan Hubungan Bilateral dengan Indonesia|url=https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/komitmen_sejumlah_dubes_negara_sahabat_tingkatkan_hubungan_bilateral_dengan_indonesia#:~:text=Brigadir%20Jenderal%20(Purn)%20Dato%20Seri,terhormat%20bisa%20berada%20di%20Jakarta. |access-date=2024-08-09|website=setneg.go.id}}

Abdul Razak has a son and two daughters from his marriage to Datin Hajah Maimunah binti Haji Bakar. He likes to travel and play golf.

The PJG was given to Dato Razak in appreciation of his unwavering dedication and exceptional efforts to boost the defense relations and professional cooperation between the RBLF and the Singapore Army.{{Cite web |title=Brunei Deputy Minister of Defence Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore and Receives Prestigious Military Award |url=https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2022/September/01sep21_nr/!ut/p/z1/jZBPC4JAEMU_Uczspm4e7Q-maJapbXsRA7OFXMWkQ5--JYIOkTm3gd97M--BAA5CFXdZFb1sVHHV-1FYOYuWizUadBOZCUEnS5LAnG-8lFlweAHRznCJgTSIwtjUgG3PEtxSdBmIMXr8MQ6O0w8AYtje_3dAN0C7cBFWINqiv0ykOjfAKVIKfF-2fVmfyg44klvZUpKrTr8kBk1j9gY-rWUu08DWs3x7T3A1_QK-a_0XrK3TlD-Cue1J7wkOwxDA/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.mindef.gov.sg |language=en}} Abdul Razak also given the following honours;{{See also|Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei}}

• 50x50px Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 15 July 2021) – Dato Seri Pahlawan
• 50x50px Order of Setia Negara Brunei Fourth Class (PSB; 2002)
• 50x50px Meritorious Service Medal (PJK; 2008)
• 50x50px Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
• 50x50px Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
• 50x50px General Service Medal (Armed Forces)
• File:Brunei_Long_Service_Medal.jpg Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
• 50x50px Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)
• Royal Brunei Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Medal (31 May 2021)

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• 50x50px Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (PJG; 1 September 2022)

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