Zasia binti Sirin | |
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زاسيا بنت سيرين | |
Member of the Legislative Council | |
In office 1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015 | |
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Born | Zasia binti Sirin 24 September 1956 Brunei |
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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.
Zasia was born in Brunei in 1956. [1] She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. [1] After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools. [1] [2] She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia, [2] and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006, [1] 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. [3] She and Salbiah binti Sulaiman were the first female members of the LegCo. [4]
Zasia has received the following awards and honours: [5]
Zasia binti Sirin | |
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زاسيا بنت سيرين | |
Member of the Legislative Council | |
In office 1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Zasia binti Sirin 24 September 1956 Brunei |
Alma mater |
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Occupation |
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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.
Zasia was born in Brunei in 1956. [1] She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. [1] After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools. [1] [2] She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia, [2] and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006, [1] 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. [3] She and Salbiah binti Sulaiman were the first female members of the LegCo. [4]
Zasia has received the following awards and honours: [5]