Abdullah Bakar attended Harvard University from 1993 to 1994 to earn his master's degree in public administration.
10 Facts About Abdullah Bakar
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Minister Yaacob and his counterpart, Pehin Dato Abdullah Bakar, signed a Memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation during the visit.
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Abdullah Bakar said it was important to manage land resources given that there are already 17,000 people on waiting lists for public housing, with that number likely to reach 30,000 by 2012.
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On 15 December 2014, Pehin Abdullah Bakar unveiled the "White paper" for land transportation, which paves the way for reducing Bruneians' reliance on automobiles, preventing traffic congestion, attaining a sustainable society, and enhancing governance.
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Pehin Dato Abdullah Bakar held the positions of President of PUJA from January 2004 to December 2009, Chairman of the board of directors of BIBD from 1 February 2006 to January 2010, Chairman of Pantai Mentiri Golf Club from 24 May 2005 to 29 May 2010, and Chairman of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry from 1 January 2003 to 13 July 2005.
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Pehin Dato Abdullah Bakar is blessed with seven children; 4 sons and 3 daughters.
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Abdullah Bakar is married to Datin Hajah Hasiah binti Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Setia Dato Paduka Haji Hasim.
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Abdullah Bakar is the older brother of Dato Yahya Bakar, former Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.
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Pehin Dato Abdullah Bakar's residence is located in Kampong Lambak Kiri.
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Dato Abdullah Bakar was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan on 24 April 2004.