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DATO HAJI YUSOFF BIN HAJI ABD HAMID, DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction
Name : Dato Paduka Haji Yusoff bin Haji Abd Hamid
Born : March 1st, 1949 in Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam
Spouse : Datin Mahani bin Dato Haji Abu Zar
Children : 3 boys and 1 girl
Education and Training
- 1976 : BA (Hons) Economics, City of Birmingham Polytechnic, UK
- 1979 : Certificate in Financial Management, Royal Institute of Public Administration, London
- 1982 : Certificate in Diplomacy, Oxford University
- 1982 : Seminar on Aims and Methods of Development Cooperation, German Foundation, Berlin
- 1987 : MA (Law and Diplomacy), Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA
- 1988 : International Visitor Program (US-Soviet Relations), US Information Agency
- 1990 : Seminar on EC-ASEAN Relations, Europe Institute of Public Administration
Professional Career
- 1976 - 1980 : Administrative Officer, Treasury
- 1980 - 1985 : Private and Confidential Secretary to His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- 1986 - 1988 : Director of Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 1989 - 1992 : Director of ASEAN Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 1993 - 1996 : High Commissioner to Australia
- 1996 - 1997 : Ambassador to Japan
- 1997 - 1999 : Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 2000 - 2001 : High Commissioner to United Kingdom and Ambassador to Republic of Ireland
- 2001 - 2004 : Chairman of Economic Development Board (Permanent Secretary)
- 2004 - 2005 : Ambassdor to Belgium; Head of Brunei Mission to European Union; Ambassador to the Netherlands; Ambassador to Hungary; and Brunei Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
- 2005 to present : Deputy Minister of Communications
Medals and Decorations
- Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Yang Amat Mulia Darjah Kedua (DPMB)
- Darjah Setia Negara Brunei Yang Amat Bahagia Darjah Ketiga (SNB)
- Darjah Setia Negara Brunei Yang Amat Bahagia Darjah Keempat (PSB)
- Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (PIKB)
Hobbies
Golf, Walking and Jogging
source: Ministry of Communications