# Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei

Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (born 30 June 1983) is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei. He is also the former Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Foundation from 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2017 and the Deputy Chairman 1 of the Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara (JAIN).

## Early years and education

Prince Malik was born in Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of the royal family and educated in Putera-Puteri School at Istana Darul-Iman. He was also a graduate of Persekutuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) School, Jerudong International School (JIS), and University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies with Second Upper Class Honours on 30 October 2008.
He has received instruction in tradition, customs, and etiquette in line with Islamic principles, just like his siblings and other members of royal families. Moreover, Malik also received religious instruction throughout his formative years and was taught how to read and write Muqaddam and Jawi.
Along with his wife, Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, Malik frequently attends diplomatic gatherings and trips, including discussions with foreign ambassadors. Furthermore, he often attends royal gatherings and ceremonies. The inaugural Asia vs. Europe Men's 9-Ball Team Challenge 2010, which took place at the Rizqun International Hotel, was presided over by him on 15 January 2009.

## Marriage and children

On 9 April 2015, he married 22-year-old Dayangku Raabi'atul Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan. The wedding was attended by Malaysian sultans and royalty including Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor, Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor and Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis. Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin Al Saud, the Governor of Hail Province, Saudi Arabia, and Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak were among the special guests.
From their marriage, the royal couple has three children. On 2 March 2016, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah. Their second daughter, Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah, was born on 10 March 2018. A third child, a daughter named Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah was born on 5 January 2020.
| Name | Born | Place Birth | Age |
| Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muthee'ah Raayatul Bolqiah | (2016-03-02)2 March 2016 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 8 years, 11 months and 22 days |
| Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Fathiyyah Rafaahul Bolqiah | (2018-03-10)10 March 2018 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 6 years, 11 months and 14 days |
| Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Khaalishah Mishbaahul Bolqiah | (2020-01-05)5 January 2020 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 5 years, 1 month and 19 days |

## Honours
### Namesakes

* Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Religious School, a religious school in Kampong Bengkurong.
* Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Mosque, a mosque in Kampong Tungku completed on 9 July 2012.

### Honours
#### National

* Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)
* Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
* Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
* Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
* National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
* Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)

#### Foreign

* Malaysia:
** Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal - (11 April 2012)

## Ancestry

Ancestors of Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei :