In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Dani. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dani bin Haji Ibrahim (born 23 June 1949) is a nobleman and retired politician from Brunei who served as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs between 2005 and 2010. He was also among the Takaful Bank Pembangunan Islam's Board of Directors.[1]
Dani began working for the government as an Assistant Development Religious Officer within the Religious Affairs Department from 27 November 1973 to 17 July 1979; Administrative Officer Grade 1 within the Land Department on 17 July 1979; Deputy Controller of State Store and Supplies from 1982 to 1986; Assistant Director of Procurement at the Ministry of Defence from 1986 to 1990; Director of Administration and Manpower at the same ministry from 1990 to 1994; District Officer (DO) of Belait District from 1994 to 1999; DO of Brunei-Muara District from 1999 to 2001; permanent secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2001 to 2003; and permanent secretary at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from 2003 to 2005.[1]
On 24 May 2005, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a significant cabinet reorganisation and named a number of fresh faces to the ministerial lineup. At the Istana Nurul Iman on 1 June, the new cabinet was sworn in. Dani (as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs) was one of the five new Deputy Ministers to be appointed.[2][1] At the Dewan Muafakat of the Temburong District Office in Bangar Town, on 7 June 2005, Dani attended a meeting to discuss plans for the Temburong District's commemoration of His Majesty's 59th birthday.[3] As the acting Minister of Home Affairs on 27 December, he rolled out the "Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Order, 2005" after seeking approval from the Sultan.[4]
Personal life
Dani was born on 23 June 1949. He has 4 sons and 2 daughters with Datin Hajah Norhayati binti Haji Abu Bakar.[5][1]
Around 3.55 a.m. on 28 July 2010, in Kampong Bengkurong, a group of seven thieves carried out a gang robbery using a lethal weapon, such as a knife or screwdriver, and they took money from Pehin Dato Dani and the others living in his home.[6]
On 17 April 2004, Dani was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan (The Most Noble) Pehin Orang Kaya Dewa Pahlawan.[7] Throughout his career, he has earned the following honours:[1]