Pengiran Anak Hashim (15 August 1907 – 27 December 1998), also simply referred to as P. M. Hashim, was a Bruneian nobleman and politician who formerly held several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the Privy Council, Legislative Council, and the Islamic Religious Council.
Biography
Career
On 24 August 1952, Pegiran Anak Hashim was appointed as a wazir, becoming a member of the Privy Council and Legislative Council. In the absence of the Sultan beginning on 14 March 1959, him alongside Salleh Mohammad were tasked with negotiating for a written constitution for the country. This would lead to the creation of the 1959 Constitution of Brunei. It was announced that Hashim was among the 7 members appointed to be inside the Legislative Council on 4 May 1960.
Death
On 27 December 1998, Pengiran Anak Hashim died.
Personal life
Family
Pengiran Muda Hashim is born on 15 August 1907, to Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman and Pengiran Fatimah. A vizier's son. His father served as Pengiran Bendahara for 25 years, starting in 1918 and ending in his death during the Japanese occupation. He is the brother of Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam, Pengiran Anak Omar Ali, Pengiran Anak Siti Kula, Pengiran Anak Mohammad, and Pengiran Anak Damit. Pengiran Muda Hashim was married to Pengiran Anak (Princess) Besar, the daughter of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II. He is the great-grandson of Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin.
Issue
Pengiran Muda Hashim was the father of several children which included; Pengiran Anak Chuchu Besar, given the cheteria title of Pengiran Kesuma Negara. Pengiran Anak Ismail, aide-de-camp to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, former husband of Princess Masna Bolkiah in 1965. Pengiran Anak Apong Pengiran Anak Siti Rafiah, wife to Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin Al-Haj.
Titles and honours
Titles
Upon taking up as one of the wazirs of Brunei, he was bestowed the title of Yang Teramat Mulia Seri Paduka Pengiran Bendahara Seri Maharaja Permaisuara on 24 August 1952.
Namesakes
A road along Jalan Bendahara in Bandar Seri Begawan is named after him. Muda Hashim Secondary School, school in Tutong.
Honours
Hashim has earned the following honours; Family Order of Laila Utama (DK I) – Dato Laila Utama Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka; Second Class (DPMB; 23 September 1956) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS) Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal (POAS) King George VI Coronation Medal (1951)