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Bruneian politician (born 1956) In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Sirin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Zasia. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Datin PadukaZasia binti SirinDPMB SSUB PIKB
زاسيا بنت سيرين
Member of the Legislative Council
In office
1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015
Personal details
BornZasia binti Sirin
(1956-09-24) 24 September 1956 (age 68)
Brunei
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • civil servant

Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin (born 24 September 1956) is a Bruneian former politician. In 2011 she was one of the first two women appointed to the Legislative Council (LegCo), serving as a member until 2016.

Biography

Zasia was born in Brunei in 1956. She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools. She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia, and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006, She was also Head of Policy, Planning and Research at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

On 31 May 2011 Zasia was appointed to the Legislative Council as a representative of 'people who have achieved excellence', taking office the following day. She and Salbiah binti Sulaiman were the first female members of the LegCo.

Awards and honours

Zasia has received the following awards and honours:

Awards

  • 2022 Meritorious Teacher Award

Honours

References

  1. ^ Yang Berhormat Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin Legislative Council
  2. ^ "Legislative Council: The 50 most influential women in Brunei". YES Inspire. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang baru" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 2011-05-31. p. 24. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. Two women are appointed to Legco The Economist Intelligence Unit
  5. Yang di-pertua dan ahli-ahli Majlis Mesuarat Negara
  6. "Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32 » Media Permata Online". Berkenan ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Guru ke-32. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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