Mohammad bin Daud

{{Distinguish|Mohammad Daud (disambiguation){{!}}Mohammad Daud|Mohammad bin Saud}}

{{Infobox officeholder

| honorific_prefix = Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan

| name = Mohammad bin Daud

| native_name = {{no bold|محمد بن داود}}

| honorific_suffix = PSPNB PGAT DSNB DSLJ DPMB PSM PHBS PBLI

| image = Mohammad Daud - 53857963290.jpg

| caption = Mohammad in 2024

| office = 2nd Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office

| term_start = 22 August 2008

| term_end = 29 May 2010

| predecessor = Yahya Bakar

| successor = Yasmin Umar

| monarch = Hassanal Bolkiah

| office1 = 3rd Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

| term_start1 = 24 May 2005

| term_end1 = 22 August 2008

| deputy1 = Yakub Abu Bakar

| predecessor1 = Hussain Yusof

| successor1 = Ahmad Jumat

| office2 = Chairman of Brunei Economic Development Board

| term_start2 = 2004

| term_end2 = 2005

| predecessor2 = Yusoff Abdul Hamid

| successor2 = Timothy Ong (Acting)

| office3 = Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations

| term_start3 = 14 February 1996

| term_end3 = April 1997

| predecessor3 = Pengiran Abdul Momin

| successor3 = Pengiran Maidin

| office4 = Ambassador of Brunei to Egypt

| term_start4 = September 1993

| term_end4 = May 1995

| predecessor4 = Malai Ahmad Murad

| successor4 = Sulaiman Damit

| office5 = 1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces

| term_start5 = 30 December 1985

| term_end5 = 9 August 1990

| deputy5 = Sulaiman Damit

| predecessor5 = Office established

| successor5 = Sulaiman Damit

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1943|05|01|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Brunei

| profession = {{flatlist|

Diplomat
military officer
politician}}

| branch = {{army|Brunei}}

| serviceyears = 1962–1991

| rank = File:17.RBrLF-MG.svg Major General

| commands = Training Wing Depot
Royal Brunei Armed Forces

| education = {{ubil|Federation Military College|Staff College, Camberley|Royal College of Defence Studies}}

| spouse = Saidah Said

}}

Mohammad bin Haji Daud (born 1 May 1943) is a Bruneian aristocrat, diplomat, politician, and military officer who served as the first commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1985 to 1990. He later became Brunei's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) from 1996 to 1997, minister of culture, youth and sports from 2005 to 2008, and minister of energy at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from 2008 to 2010.

Early life and education

Mohammad bin Haji Daud was born in Brunei on 1 May 1943.{{Cite web |date=14 February 1996 |title=Press Release: BIO/3007 - New Permanent Representative Of Brunei Darussalam Presents Credentials |url=https://press.un.org/en/1996/19960214.bio3007.html |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=press.un.org |publisher=United Nations}} In early December 1960, a radio station and the local newspaper announced a two-year officer cadet training opportunity at the Federation Military College (FMC) in Malaya. By mid-December, 17 cadets who had applied for the programme underwent a selection process at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College gymnasium in Tasek Lama, where they were interviewed by a panel of four officers from the Malayan armed forces. Only three out of the seven candidates were selected: Sulaiman Damit, Mohammad, and Awangku Ibnu Basit, who became known as the "three musketeers." On 24 December 1960, they took their oaths before departing Brunei the next day through Singapore.{{Cite web |last=Pehin Kolonel (B) Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil bin Haji Ahmad |author-link=Abdul Jalil Ahmad |date=2017-06-10 |title=Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/selamat-ulang-tahun-abdb/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126181746/https://mediapermata.com.bn/selamat-ulang-tahun-abdb/ |archive-date=2024-11-26 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=mediapermata.com.bn |publisher=Media Permata Online |language=ms}}

During their first year as junior cadets, they underwent basic military training, which included parade drills, weapons handling, tactics, administration, and the military code of justice. Alongside their military instruction, they also received academic education to prepare for the Higher School Certificate, equivalent to the GCE 'A' Level. Their second year of senior cadet training was significantly more challenging. By 4 November 1961, as part of the Malayan armed forces, the cadets were temporarily assigned to a battalion in Mentakab, Pahang, and Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, where they gained practical experience and further honed their skills.{{Cite web |last=Royal Brunei Land Force |date=11 December 2020 |title=A lasting legacy |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/a-lasting-legacy/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122220839/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/a-lasting-legacy/ |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=A lasting legacy |publisher=Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-US}}

Military career

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On 8 December 1962, Mohammad was among the three musketeers to be commissioned as a second lieutenant by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, in a ceremony presided over by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya, Putra of Perlis. This marked the official start of his military career. Having completed his officer cadet training, he had earned the rank of second lieutenant. During his time at the FMC, Mohammad underwent training in infantry tactics, jungle warfare, public order management, and ceremonial duties, all of which equipped him for a future leadership role in the armed forces.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=11}}

During the fifth anniversary of the Brunei Malay Regiment in 1966, local officers began taking on roles once held by British officers. Captain Mohammad was appointed adjutant, succeeding Captain R. J. L. Sherrin, marking a key step in the localisation of leadership within the regiment.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=14}} In 1968, he, alongside the other "three musketeers," underwent advanced small weapons and tactics training at the British Army School of Infantry in Warminster. This was followed by attachments to three British battalions in Germany and a British infantry brigade.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=15}} On 1 July 1969, he was promoted to major, alongside Captain H. N. Houghton, after completing this training.{{Cite news |date=2 July 1969 |title=Tiga Orang Pegawai AMDB Di-Naikkan Pangkat Major |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1969/02%20JULAI%201969.pdf |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=8 |language=ms}} File:Major Dato Mohammad bin Haji Daud in 1973 01.jpg at Bolkiah Camp in 1973]]

In 1970, Major Mohammad returned to the role of adjutant, further cementing his leadership within the regiment.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=14}} In 1971, he attended the British Army Staff College in Camberley, continuing his professional development.{{Cite web |date=1996-02-14 |title=NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS {{!}} UN Press |url=https://press.un.org/en/1996/19960214.bio3007.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=press.un.org}} When Queen Elizabeth II visited Brunei in 1972, he was appointed as her aide-de-camp.{{Cite web |last=Haniza Abdul Latif |date=2021-06-01 |title=Dua mantan pahlawan ABDB kongsi pengalaman |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202008/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=26985&ContentTypeId=0x01000AD708F3C215FA4CB59342165B677943 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |language=ms}} Mohammad was the first Brunei officer to be given the responsibilities of commanding officer at the training institute from June 1973 to June 1974, and was later reappointed in July 1974, promoted to lieutenant colonel in April 1975.{{Cite web |date= |title=MINDEF – Training Institute history – a brief history of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Institute |url=https://mindef.gov.bn/SitePages/Training%20Institute%20History.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113084412/https://mindef.gov.bn/SitePages/Training%20Institute%20History.aspx |archive-date=2024-01-13 |access-date=16 May 2024 |website=mindef.gov.bn |publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit |location=Bolkiah Garrison}} In 1976, he was appointed as an ex-officio member of the Legislative Council of Brunei, until 1983.

After independence, Mohammad announced the renaming of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment to the RBAF, highlighting how ASEAN membership would enhance military cooperation between Brunei and its neighbours.{{Sfn|Siddique|1985|p=103}} In 1983, Singapore established a jungle training centre near Temburong, and Brunei and Singapore conducted joint battalion exercises. Brunei's naval fleet also held joint exercises with Malaysia and Singapore. The RBAF arsenal includes field artillery, Rapier surface-to-air missiles, Bell 212 helicopters, fast patrol craft, and FV101 Scorpion tanks. Under an agreement with Britain, Brunei retained a Gurkha Battalion and British personnel in 1983, with post-independence arrangements largely unchanged.{{Sfn|Siddique|1985|p=104}}

After spending a year at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London in 1985, Brigadier General Mohammad was appointed as the first local commander of the RBAF on 31 December 1985. This marked a significant shift, as Bruneians began assuming command positions that had previously been held by British officers. Following the death of Omar Ali in September 1986, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah assumed the defence portfolio and restructured the RBAF, promoting Mohammad to the rank of major general and appointing him as Chief of the Armed Forces Staff.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=23}} He attended the Pacific Armies Management Seminars and oversaw Brunei's delegation to these events in Honolulu, Seoul, and Bangkok during the 1980s.

Under Mohammad's leadership, the limited local population posed a challenge to the RBAF's personnel needs. In response, the Royal Brunei Reserve Regiment was established in 1987, significantly boosting the force's manpower. While the reservists were not tested in combat, they actively participated in military drills and supported welfare and spiritual initiatives. By 1986, the RBAF employed 17% of Brunei's workforce.{{Sfn|Hussainmiya|2012|p=23}} Mohammad served as commander until 10 August 1990 and retired from the military in May 1991.{{Cite news |date=1993-08-31 |title=A new envoy appointed, two others transferred |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/English%20Publication%20PDF/BD%2031%20Aug%2093.pdf |access-date=2025-01-30 |work=Brunei Darussalam Newsletter |publisher=Department of Information |pages=7}}

Diplomatic career

Mohammad represented Brunei Darussalam at ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization conferences in Singapore in 1982, Bangkok in 1991, and Jakarta in 1992. In 1991, he was appointed to Brunei's Privy Council, the highest advisory body to the government. Later that year, on 14 October, he officially launched the telephone service to Kampong Tanah Jambu, Kampong Sungai Buloh, and Kampong Salambigar, with the completion of the cable network project at the Telekom Salar office in Muara.{{Cite news |date=2024-03-02 |title=Sambutan Ulang Tahun Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam Kali Ke-40 Tahun |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Keluaran%20Khas%20Dokumen/2024/020324_SISIPAN%20KHAS%20HK%2040%20EDISI%20KEDUA.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=4 |language=ms}} Between September 1993 and May 1995, he served as Brunei's ambassador to Egypt while concurrently holding the role of ambassador to Morocco. On 14 February 1996, Mohammad presented his credentials as Brunei's permanent representative to the UN to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

Political career

From 2004 to 2005, Mohammad served as chairman of the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB). Under his direction, BEDB prioritised job creation, economic diversification, and skill development for the local labor force. In order to leverage Brunei's strategic location and the expanding worldwide container shipping sector, BEDB re-engaged Halcrow Group to help market and promote Pulau Muara Besar as a globally competitive port.{{Sfn|Azman|2005|p=103}}

In the 2005 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle on 24 May, Mohammad was appointed minister of culture, youth and sports.{{Cite web |last=M K Anwar |date=2005-05-25 |title=New ministers in major reshuffle |url=http://sultanate.com/news_server/25_may_7.html |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=sultanate.com |publisher=Borneo Bulletin}}{{Cite news |last=Jaafar Ibrahim |date=2005-05-25 |title=Rombakan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Menteri-menteri Kabinet |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2005/25%20MEI%202005.pdf |access-date=2025-01-13 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=1 and 16 |language=ms}} On 22 June 2005, he launched the {{Lang|ms|Projek Memeduli Warga Emas}}, focusing on the welfare of less fortunate senior citizens and emphasising the role of volunteers, the community, and family in addressing their needs.{{Cite web |title=Bahagian Perkhidmatan Warga Emas dan Pencen-Pencen |url=http://www.japem.gov.bn/Mengenai%20KKBS/Bahagian%20Perkhidmatan%20Warga%20Emas%20dan%20Pencen-Pencen.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816213907/http://www.japem.gov.bn/Mengenai%20KKBS/Bahagian%20Perkhidmatan%20Warga%20Emas%20dan%20Pencen-Pencen.aspx |archive-date=2021-08-16 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.japem.gov.bn |publisher=Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat |language=ms}} From 3 to 4 August 2005, the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) and AMCA Plus Three met in Bangkok, with Muhammad attending the AMCA conference.{{Cite web |date=2005-08-03 |title=APT » Chairperson’s Press Statement of the Second Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) and the AMCA Plus Three Bangkok |url=https://aseanplusthree.asean.org/chairpersons-press-statement-of-the-second-meeting-of-the-asean-ministers-responsible-for-culture-and-arts-amca-and-the-amca-plus-three-bangkok/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=aseanplusthree.asean.org |publisher=ASEAN Plus Three}}

On 12 April 2006, Mohammad received a donation from Royal Brunei Airlines for the Pakistan Earthquake Humanitarian Fund at the ministry's office.{{Cite news |last=Abdullah Asgar |date=2006-04-26 |title=RBA sumbang derma gempa bumi Pakistan |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2006/26%20APRIL%202006.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=6 |language=ms}} On 9 August, he welcomed a delegation from Northern Australia, where they briefed him on the Arafura Games and invited Brunei's athletes to participate in the 2007 event.{{Cite news |last=Maslina Awang Kurus |date=2006-08-23 |title=Mendengar taklimat Sukan Arafura |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2006/23%20OGOS%202006.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=15 |language=ms}} On 22 November, he officiated the foundation-laying ceremony for Sengkurong Library, which was set to open the following year.{{Cite news |last=Aliddin Haji Moktal |date=2006-12-06 |title=Kampong Sengkurong akan punyai bangunan perpustakaan |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2006/06%20DISEMBER%202006.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=7 |language=ms}} Later, on 24 December, Mohammad opened the National Scout Camp in Sungai Liang, celebrating the Asia-Pacific Scout Movement's 50th anniversary, praising the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association's efforts and presenting honorary awards to contributors.{{Cite news |last=Dk. Hajah Saidah Pg. Haji Omaralli |date=2007-01-03 |title=Perkhemahan mendidik pengalaman hidup |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2007/03%20JANUARI%202007.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=10 |language=ms}}

On 13 February 2007, Mohammad attended the opening of the B$24 million Muara jetty, a key infrastructure project set to support Brunei Shell Petroleum's offshore operations for the next three decades. The jetty features large storage tanks for drilling, which are managed safely by local engineers, with local graduates trained in various engineering disciplines.{{Cite news |last=Bolhassan Haji Abu Bakar |date=2007-03-07 |title=Jeti B$24 juta pemangkin aktiviti perniagaan BSP |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2007/07%20MAC%202007.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=11 |language=ms}} He was subsequently reappointed as the minister of energy at the PMO on 22 August 2008.{{Cite web |title=Sultanate – News {{!}} Negara Brunei Darussalam {{!}} Princess Majeedah at PMO Raya celebration |url=http://www.sultanate.com/news_server/2008/11_oct_1.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.sultanate.com}}{{Cite web |title=Menteri-Menteri Cabinet |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/Poster%202017/Past%20MK%20Posters%20(Old%20Posters)/All%20poster%20MK%20latest.pdf}}

Mohammad underscored the pivotal role of media in spreading ASEAN messages at the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Information, emphasising ASEAN Digital Broadcasting and ASEAN Television News as essential platforms. He highlighted the importance of leveraging mobile phones and new media to engage younger audiences and advocated for collaboration with telecom companies to distribute ASEAN-related content.{{Cite news |last=Bolhassan Haji Abu Bakar |date=2009-11-11 |title=Media - Efektif sebar mesej ASEAN |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2009/November/PB11112009.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=3 |language=ms}} On 29 December 2009, Mohammad launched The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2009 at the Empire Hotel and Country Club.{{Cite web |date=2009-12-29 |title=OBG Launches The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2009 |url=https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/event/obg-launches-the-report-brunei-darussalam-2009/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=oxfordbusinessgroup.com |publisher=Oxford Business Group |language=en-US}} However, following a cabinet reshuffle on 29 May 2010, Mohammad was succeeded by Ahmad Jumat.{{Cite web |title=Minister of Energy |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/SitePages/Minister%20of%20Energy.aspx |website=Information Department}}

Later life

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After his ministerial career, Mohammad continued to contribute to various sectors and communities. As early as 2015,{{Cite web |last=Mohamad Azmi Awang Damit |date=2015-07-08 |title=Khatam Al-Qur'an semarakkan Ramadan |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202015/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=7738&ContentTypeId=0x010019D4775530EA034AAED4965A45E8A2AE |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |language=ms}} he became the co-patron of the Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-19 |title=Munajat Night |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=153316 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310101807/https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=153316 |archive-date=2023-03-10 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.brudirect.com |publisher=Radio Television Brunei |via=BruDirect.com}}{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=First Battalion Royal Brunei Land Force held a handover ceremony of the Titian Amal Rehabilitation Project at Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque |url=https://land.mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News%20Headlines/DispAnnouncement.aspx?id=1229 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=land.mindef.gov.bn |publisher=Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces |place=Penanjong Garrison}} He also took on the role of chairman of the Takaful Brunei board of directors.{{Cite web |date=2015-07-02 |title=Takaful Brunei's Jalur Kasih lends a helping hand to people in need |url=https://takafulbrunei.com.bn/news/takaful-bruneis-jalur-kasih-lends-a-helping-hand-to-people-in-need |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=takafulbrunei.com.bn |publisher=Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-GB |via=Takaful Brunei Darussalam}} Additionally, Mohammad has served as an advisor to the Brunei Darussalam Former Soldiers Association.{{Cite web |date=2017-11-24 |title=Official Opening of Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries 30th Executive Board Meeting & 17th General Assembly |url=https://www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=4773&ContentTypeId=0x0100AA1BCCD118BC9648BD0175EF8A615DAA |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn |publisher=Radio Television Brunei}}{{Cite news |last=Ak. Syi'aruddin Pg. Dauddin |date=2019-04-27 |title=Bertahlil di Kubah Makam Diraja |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2019/APRIL/pelitabrunei_270419.pdf |access-date=2025-01-31 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=9 |language=ms}}

In his later years, Mohammad continued to play a prominent role in various ceremonial events. On 10 October 2018, he presided over the transfer of a Kia KM450 military vehicle to the RBAF, with senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence, RBAF, and Goh Hock Kee Motors present at the ceremony.{{Cite web |date=2018 |title=Penyerahan Kenderaan KIA Military KM 450 Ke ABDB |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/Berita%20Parajurit/E-%20Newsletter%20%20okt-dis%2018-%20small.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114175209/https://www.mindef.gov.bn/Berita%20Parajurit/E-%20Newsletter%20%20okt-dis%2018-%20small.pdf |archive-date=2019-11-14 |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn |publisher=E-Newsletter Berita Pertahanan |page=23 |language=ms}} Additionally, on 10 August 2020, Mohammad, alongside Pengiran Ibnu Basit, officiated the launch of the upgraded Kowira Minimart at Berakas Garrison, marking another milestone in his ongoing contributions to his community and country.{{Cite web |last=Kementerian Pertahanan |date=2020-08-10 |title=Perasmian Minimart Kowira Berakas Garison |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202020/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=28044&ContentTypeId=0x0100F63516B92866474AA2344AF20ED1E8DA |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei}}

According to Mohammad in a 2021 interview, the National Service Programme is essential in assisting young people in developing their discipline, especially those who are unemployed. He emphasised that in addition to academic credentials and physical training, the three-month program instills military discipline. Participants who work in front-line roles exhibit the beneficial traits that the program has shaped, according to him. Mohammad and Pengiran Ibnu Basit attended the FMC Intake 5 60th anniversary reunion in Kuala Lumpur, where they met with other veterans on 21 October 2022.{{Cite news |last=David |first=Adrian |date=2022-10-21 |title=60 years on, veterans are steadily marching forward |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/top-lifestyle/2022/10/21/60-years-on-veterans-are-steadily-marching-forward/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101220024/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/top-lifestyle/2022/10/21/60-years-on-veterans-are-steadily-marching-forward/ |archive-date=2023-11-01 |access-date=2025-02-01 |work=freemalaysiatoday.com |publisher=Free Malaysia Today}}

Personal life

Mohammad is married to Datin Hajah Saidah binti Haji Mohd Said,{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=State Head's Appreciation Dinner In Brunei |url=https://www.sarawaktribune.com/state-heads-appreciation-dinner-in-brunei/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.sarawaktribune.com |publisher=Sarawak Tribune |language=en-US}} and they have four children.

Titles, styles and honours

= Titles and styles =

Mohammad was honoured by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah with the manteri title of {{Lang|ms|Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa}}, bearing the style {{Lang|ms|Yang Dimuliakan}}.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-07 |title=Senarai Nama-Nama Gelaran Dan Orang-Orang Yang Dikurniai Gelaran: Manteri-Manteri Berchiri |url=https://www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/Senarai%20Orang%20Bergelar/SG%20Manteri%20Berchiri.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406182355/https://www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/Senarai%20Orang%20Bergelar/SG%20Manteri%20Berchiri.pdf |archive-date=2024-04-06 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=adat-istiadat.gov.bn |publisher=Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara |place=Bandar Seri Begawan |page=2 |language=ms}}

= Honours =

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Mohammad has been bestowed the following honours:{{Cite web |title=Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/PublishingImages/BERITA/2017/NOVEMBER/191117/ariffin%20-%20TEMUBUAL%20PEGAWAI%20ABDB%20BERSARA/2.jpg |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107070044/https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/PublishingImages/BERITA/2017/NOVEMBER/191117/ariffin%20-%20TEMUBUAL%20PEGAWAI%20ABDB%20BERSARA/2.jpg |archive-date=2023-11-07 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |language=ms}}

National

50x50px Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 10 February 1976) – Dato Seri Pahlawan{{Cite news |date=1976-02-11 |title=Pengorniaan Musim Pertama Taghun 1976 |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1976/11%20feb%201976.pdf |access-date=2023-07-13 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=1 |language=ms}}
50x50px Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei Fourth Class (PJB; 21 December 1963){{Cite news |date=1964-01-01 |title=D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Pingat2 Kehormatan Kapada Ra'ayat Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1964/Pelita%20Brunei%201%20Jan%201964.pdf |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=3 |language=ms}}
50x50px Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Second Class (DSLJ) – Dato Seri Laila Jasa
50x50px Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
50x50px Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 27 November 1971) – Dato Paduka{{Cite news |date=1971-12-01 |title=Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negeri Brunei telah menganugerahkan Bintang Kebesaran Negeri Brunei Darjah Setia ... |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1971/PB%201%20Dis%201971.pdf |access-date=2025-02-08 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=8 |language=ms}}
50x50px Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS; 1968){{Cite news |date=1969-04-16 |title=96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2 |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1969/16%20APRIL%201969.pdf |access-date=2023-08-19 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=8 |language=ms}}
50x50px Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas (PBLI; 2 June 1976){{Cite news |date=1976-06-02 |title=121 Orang Di-Korniakan Pingat Kehormatan Negeri Brunei |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1976/2%20JUN%201976E.pdf |access-date=2023-08-12 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=6 |language=ms}}
50x50px Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
50x50px Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal (31 May 1986)
50x50px Royal Brunei Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Medal (31 May 2021)
50x50px Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
50x50px General Service Medal (Armed Forces)
50x50px Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
50x50px Inauguration Medal (1965)

Foreign

Indonesia :
50x50px Grand Meritorious Military Order Star, 1st Class (February 1988){{Cite web |last=Aliddin Haji Moktal |date=1990-07-04 |title=Dianugerahkan Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/1990/pelita%20brunei%204%20julai%201990.pdf |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |page=16 |language=ms}}{{Cite news |date=August 1990 |title=Indonesia's highest military honour for Brunei's Deputy Defence Minister |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/Publication%20listsPDF/Brunei%20Darussalam%20Newsletter/1990/BD%20Aug%2090.pdf |access-date=2025-02-03 |work=Brunei Darussalam Newsletter |publisher=Department of Information |pages=6 |issue=59}}
Malaysia :
50x50px Honorary Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM; 1989){{Cite web |title=Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat |url=https://www.istiadat.gov.my/semakan-penerima-darjah-kebesaran-bintang-dan-pingat/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.istiadat.gov.my |publisher=Jabatan Perdana Menteri Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa |language=ms}}
50x50px Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT; 1987){{Cite book |title=Foreign Affairs Malaysia |date=1987 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |volume=20 |pages=107}}
Singapore :
50x50px Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (DUBC; 29 September 1992){{Cite web |date=1992-09-29 |title=Pingat tertinggi untuk bekas Ketua Turus Brunei |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/beritaharian19920929-1.2.25.4?qt=ketua,%20turus,%20tentera,%20indonesia&q=ketua%20turus%20tentera%20indonesia |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg |publisher=Berita Harian |page=12 |via=NewspaperSG}}
South Korea :
50x50px Order of National Security Merit, Tong-il Medal{{Cite book |title=Dirgahayu 44 |publisher=Kementerian Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri |year=1990 |location=Bandar Seri Begawan |pages=137 |language=ms}}
Thailand :
File:Order_of_the_Crown_of_Thailand_-_1st_Class_(Thailand)_ribbon.svg Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (PM (GCCT))

= Things named after him =

Jalan Mohammad, a road in Tutong Camp{{Cite web |title=Web Map |url=https://geoportal.survey.gov.bn/map |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=geoportal.survey.gov.bn |publisher=Survey Department}}

References

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