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{{Short description|Bruneian politician and diplomat}}
{{Distinguish|Abdul Mokti Nasar}}
{{Malay name|Abdul Mokti|Mohd Daud|note=on}}
{{use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific_prefix = [[Malay styles and titles|Dato Seri Setia]]
| name = Abdul Mokti Daud
| native_name = {{no bold|عبدالموكتي داود}}
| honorific_suffix = [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei|PSNB]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|SPMB]] PJK PKL
| image = Dato Abdul Mokti Mohd Daud.jpg
| caption = [[Minister (government)|Minister]] Abdul Mokti in 2021
| office1 = Minister at the [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Prime Minister's Office]]
| term_start1 = 30 January 2018
| term_end1 = 7 June 2022
| monarch1 = [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
| deputy1 = [[Elinda C.A. Mohammad]]
| alongside1 = [[Isa bin Ibrahim|Isa Ibrahim]] and [[Amin Liew Abdullah]]
| predecessor1 = [[Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim|Abdul Rahman Ibrahim]]<br>[[Lim Jock Seng]]
| successor1 = [[Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof|Halbi Mohammad Yussof]]
| office2 = 4th [[Ministry of Religious Affairs (Brunei)|Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs]]
| term_start2 = 22 October 2015
| term_end2 = 30 January 2018
| minister2 = [[Badaruddin Othman]]
| predecessor2 = [[Pengiran Bahrom]]
| successor2 = Pengiran Bahrom
{{Collapsed infobox section begin|Diplomatic positions|titlestyle=border:1px dashed lightgrey;}} {{Infobox officeholder |embed=yes
| office4 = Ambassador of Brunei to Saudi Arabia
| term_start4 = 25 May 2013
| term_end4 = 22 October 2015
| predecessor4 = [[Pengiran Jaberuddin]]
| successor4 = [[Yusoff Ismail]]
| term_start5 = 1989
| term_end5 = 1999
| office6 = Ambassador of Brunei to Jordan
| term_start6 = 6 June 2006
| term_end6 = 14 November 2012
| predecessor6 = [[Husin Ahmad]]
| successor6 = [[Nooradin Yaakob]]
| office7 = High Commissioner of Brunei to Bangladesh
| term_start7 = 19 September 2001
| term_end7 = 9 November 2005
| predecessor7 = ''Position established''
| successor7 = [[Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid|Abdul Rahman]]
| office8 = [[List of high commissioners of Brunei to India|High Commissioner of Brunei to India]]
| term_start8 = 16 October 1997
| term_end8 = 2001
| predecessor8 = [[Adnan Buntar]]
| successor8 = [[Abdul Ghafar Ismail]]
| office9 = Ambassador of Brunei to Iran
| term_start9 = April 1996
| term_end9 = August 1997
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| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|66|2013|5|25|slash=y}}
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| spouse = Zalina Omar
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Politician
*diplomat}}
| education = [[Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College]]
}}

'''Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud''' (born {{birth based on age as of date|66|2013|5|25|noage=yes|slash=y}})<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Pg. Ibrahim |first=Dk. Vivy Malessa |date=2013-05-25 |title=Menerima mengadap Duta, Pesuruhjaya dan Perwakilan Asing yang baru |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2013/Mei/pelitabrunei_270513.pdf |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=Pelita Brunei |pages=12–13 |language=ms}}</ref> is a Bruneian retired politician and diplomat who served as the [[Ministry of Religious Affairs (Brunei)|Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs]] (MoRA) from 2015 to 2018, and Minister at the [[Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)|Prime Minister's Office]] (PMO) from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he was among the [[board of directors]] of the [[Brunei Darussalam Central Bank|Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam]] (AMBD).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-23 |title=Opening Address by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office as Member of AMBD Board of Directors for AMBD 10th Anniversary (2011-2021) Seminar |url=https://www.bdcb.gov.bn/Lists/Publications/Displayitem.aspx?ID=81 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=www.bdcb.gov.bn}}</ref>

== Education ==
Abdul Mokti completed his early education at Muhammad Alam Malay School in [[Seria]], Berakas Malay School, Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Malay School and [[Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College]]. He then went on to earn degrees and diplomas from a number of universities, colleges, and educational institutions in [[Cairo]], [[Birmingham]], [[Selangor]] and [[Singapore]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=YANG BERHORMAT DATO SERI SETIA HAJI AWANG ABDUL MOKTI BIN HAJI MOHD DAUD |url=https://www.polis.gov.bn/Pages/Minister-at-the-Prime-Minister's-Office.aspx |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=Royal Brunei Police Force}}</ref>

== Early career ==
Abdul Mokti started working for the [[Government of Brunei|Bruneian government]] on 1 December 1971. He was the principal of the [[Hassanal Bolkiah Boys' Arabic Secondary School]], the deputy director of the Islamic Da'wah Centre, the principal of the [[Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College|Seri Begawan Religious Teachers College]], the chief religious development officer (propagation and ''[[tabligh]]''), and the director of propagation and ''tabligh'', among other positions. He also held a brief position as deputy director of Welfare, Youth and Sports at the [[Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (Brunei)|Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports]] from 1983 to 1985, in addition to his work at the MoRA.<ref name=":0" />

== Diplomatic career ==
Serving at the then-[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] (MoFA) for over thirty years, he began as Director of Administration before moving up to the post of Private and Confidential Secretary to [[Prince Mohamed Bolkiah]], who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time. Abdul Mokti has extensive professional experience as well, having served for 26 years in a row as [[high commissioner]], as well as [[ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary]]. He has been the Head of Brunei's diplomatic mission abroad for the longest.<ref name=":0" />[[File:HE Dato Paduka Haji Awang Abdul Mokti Bin Haji Mohd Daud.jpg|thumb|President K. R. Narayanan accepting Abdul Mokti's [[letter of credence]] in 1997]]

From 1994 to 1995, he was then designated as the [[chargé d'affaires]] high commissioner to [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I6MNfReWiwwC&q=Brunei+Abdul+Mokti+Daud+Bangladesh |title=The Europa World Year Book 1994 |date=1994 |publisher=Europa Publications Limited |isbn=978-1-85743-006-6 |pages=2283 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jcQ9cGTimAMC&q=Brunei+Abdul+Mokti+Daud+Bangladesh |title=The Middle East and North Africa 1995 |date=1995 |publisher=Europa Publications |isbn=978-0-946653-99-7 |pages=772 |language=en}}</ref> He was appointed as the ambassador to Iran from April 1996 to August 1997, and then as the high commissioner to India from 1997 to 2001,<ref name=":0" /> presenting his letter of credence to [[President of India|President]] [[K. R. Narayanan]] on 16 October 1997, at the Ashok Hall of [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=President of India - Digital Library |url=https://dpl.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/view_datails/NTIwMw== |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=dpl.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in}}</ref> He was also designated as the plenipotentiary to Nepal and at the same time, [[Dual accreditation|non-resident]] high commissioner/ambassador extraordinary to Sri Lanka. He oversaw Bruneian government's diplomatic relations with the Maldives concurrently.<ref name=":0" />

Abdul Mokti served as the first high commissioner to Bangladesh from 18 September 2001 to 9 November 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=High Commissioners |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/bangladesh-dhaka/SitePages/headofmission.aspx |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> On 12 April 2006, the Sultan appointed him as the ambassador to Jordan,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azlan Othman |date=2006-04-13 |title=Sultanate - News {{!}} Negara Brunei Darussalam {{!}} Audience for new ambassadors |url=http://sultanate.com/news_server/2006/13_apr_2.html |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=sultanate.com}}</ref> a position he held from 6 June 2006 to 14 November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Previous Head of Missions |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/jordan-amman/SitePages/previousheadofmission.aspx |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Amman, Jordan}}</ref> Abdul Mokti was also appointed as the non-resident ambassador to Turkey and Yemen. In addition, he oversaw official affairs for the Bruneian government in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.<ref name=":0" />

On 25 May 2013, he was appointed to the position of ambassador to Saudi Arabia for a second time.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> At the [[OIC]] Headquarters on 20 May 2015, Ambassador Abdul Mokti signed the Framework Agreement on Trade Preferential System and the General Agreement on Economic, Technical, and Commercial Cooperation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-20 |title=Brunei Darussalam Signes Two OIC Agreements |url=https://www.oic-oci.org/topic/ampg.asp?t_id=10108&t_ref=4001&lan=en |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=OIC}}</ref>

Around the world, Abdul Mokti has attended conferences and meetings in places like New York, Washington, D.C., Geneva, the United Kingdom, ASEAN countries, Cyprus, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Malta, Morocco, Egypt, and other European countries. As a member of the delegation of Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, he also actively participates in attending international conferences and meetings that encompass the Middle East, Europe, Japan, Korea, and numerous other Asian nations.<ref name=":0" />

== Ministerial career ==
During a [[2015 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle|cabinet reshuffle]] on 22 October 2015, he was appointed as deputy minister of religious affairs. In another [[2018 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle|cabinet reshuffle]] on 30 January 2018, [[Sultan of Brunei|Sultan]] [[Hassanal Bolkiah]] nominated Abdul Mokti as Minister at the PMO for a five-year tenure.<ref name=":0" /> Further solidifying bilateral ties, Minister Abdul Mokti was present at the groundbreaking ceremony on 27 August, for the new embassy of Saudi Arabia in Brunei.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tanjong |first=Achong |date=2018-08-29 |title=Construction of new Saudi Arabian Embassy, ambassador's residence begins |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/construction-of-new-saudi-arabian-embassy-ambassadors-residence-begins/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829114521/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/construction-of-new-saudi-arabian-embassy-ambassadors-residence-begins/ |archive-date=2018-08-29 |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=Borneo Bulletin Online}}</ref>

On 9 January 2019, Abdul Mokti demanded that the [[Public Works Department (Brunei)|Public Works Department]] reassess how it fulfills its mandates and adds value in areas like the department's framework projects, leadership development, succession planning, auditing of human resources, planning of training requirements for the public sector, and work ethics, discipline, and integrity.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Azlan Othman |first= |date=2019-01-08 |title=Go the extra mile in public service, minister tells officers |url=https://www.jpa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/Berita/Lawatan%20YB%20Menteri%20JPM%20Jan%202019%20-%20Borneo%20Bulletin.pdf |access-date=2023-09-15 |work=www.jpa.gov.bn}}</ref>

Position freezes are no longer frozen at the moment, in addition to filling vacancies with extreme caution during the ongoing conversation between the PMO and the ministries is one of the actions that have been done, he revealed on 13 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-03-13 |title=Jawatan kosong tidak dibekukan |url=https://www.jpm.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%20JPM%202019/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=80&ContentTypeId=0x01008A6187AABB335448925924F761C7B354 |access-date=2023-09-15 |work=www.jpm.gov.bn |language=ms}}</ref>

[[COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei|COVID-19 pandemic]] in 2020 affected the development of the [[ASEAN]] Community. Due to the worldwide shutdown, ASEAN's information sector not only became a crucial source of data but also had the duty to ensure that the information provided was accurate and timely. Abdul Mokti made this statement on 12 March 12, 2021, while participating by video conference in the 15th Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (15th AMRI) and Related Meetings, which was held at the PMO.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASEAN Summit 2021 - News |url=http://103.4.189.34/news/amri-12.03.21.html |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=103.4.189.34}}</ref>

According to Abdul Mokti on 26 February 2022, the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei|COVID-19 pandemic]] has continued to have an influence on national [[budget]]ary allocation and [[revenue]], which has unavoidably made it more difficult for the country to implement its plans for a [[Sustainability|sustainable economy]] and [[Fiscal year|fiscal]] balance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hakim Hayat |date=2022-02-26 |title=COVID-19 challenges will drive government to be more effective, efficient: Minister |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/covid-19-challenges-will-drive-government-to-be-more-effective-efficient-minister-2/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=borneobulletin.com.bn |language=en-US}}</ref> According to Abdul Mokti, digital transformation activities have assumed a significant role and have drawn increased attention, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic where they have been stepped up.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-10 |title=Adapt to digital developments, says minister » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/adapt-to-digital-developments-says-minister/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=borneobulletin.com.bn |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 7 June 2022, [[Hassanal Bolkiah|Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah]] announced a [[2022 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle|cabinet reshuffle]] where several cabinet ministers were replaced including Abdul Mokti. He was succeeded as PMO Minister by [[Halbi bin Mohammad Yussof|Pehin Dato Halbi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azlan Othman |date=2022-06-08 |title=New Cabinet unveiled |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/new-cabinet-unveiled/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=borneobulletin.com.bn |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Abdul Mokti is married to Datin Hajah Zalina binti Haji Omar; together, they have six children and nine grandkids.<ref name=":0" />

== Honours ==
Abdul Mokti has earned the following honours:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-18 |title=DEWAN MAJLIS |url=https://www.majlis-mesyuarat.gov.bn/SiteCollectionDocuments/handsard2021/Laporan%20Penuh%20(Hansard)%2018%20Mac%202021%20(pagi).pdf |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Majlis Mesyuarat}}</ref>
* [[File:First_Class_of_the_Order_of_Setia_Negara_Brunei_(PSNB).svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Setia Negara Brunei]] First Class (PSNB; 15 July 2018) – ''Dato Seri Setia''<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |date=July 2018 |title=His Majesty's 72nd Birthday Celebration Audience and Investiture Ceremony |url=https://www.information.gov.bn/English%20Publication%20PDF/BDN%20July%202018.pdf |work=Brunei Darussalam Newsletter |pages=7 |via=www.information.gov.bn |volume=33 |issue=7}}</ref>
* [[File:First_Class_of_the_Order_of_Seri_Paduka_Mahkota_Brunei_(SPMB).svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] First Class (SPMB; 15 July 2017) – ''Dato Seri Paduka''<ref>{{Cite web |title=HM Sultan Brunei Honours 35 |url=http://bruneiresources.blogspot.com/2017/07/hm-sultan-brunei-honours-35.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=HM Sultan Brunei Honours 35}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nooratini Haji Abas |date=2017-07-17 |title=Seramai 35 orang menerima Bintang Kebesaran NBD |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2017/Julai/pelitabrunei_170717.pdf |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |pages=11 |language=ms}}</ref>
* [[File:Meritorious_Service_Medal_(PJK).svg|50x50px]] Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
* [[File:Long_Service_Medal_(PKL).svg|50x50px]] Long Service Medal (PKL)
* [[File:Proclamation_of_Independence_Medal_(Brunei).svg|50x50px]] Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)<ref name=":13">{{Cite news |last=Aimi Sani |date=2017-07-17 |title=Istiadat Barisan Kehormatan penuh gilang-gemilang |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2017/Julai/pelitabrunei_170717.pdf |access-date=2025-01-13 |work=www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Pelita Brunei |pages=6 |language=ms}}</ref>

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