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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Bruneian diplomat}}<br />
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{{Infobox officeholder<br />
| honorific_prefix = [[His Excellency]] [[Dato Paduka]]<br />
| name = Sidek Ali<br />
| native_name = {{no bold|صديق علي}}<br />
| honorific_suffix = [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|DPMB]]<br />
| image = The Ambassador of Brunei to India, Mr. Dato Paduka Sidek Ali calling on the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on November 12, 2015.jpg<br />
| caption = Sidek (left) and [[Vice President of India|Vice President]] [[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]] in 2015<br />
| office = [[Brunei–Singapore relations|High Commissioner of Brunei to Singapore]]<br />
| term_start = 29 September 2020<br />
| predecessor = [[Saifulbahri Mansor]]<br />
| office1 = [[List of high commissioners of Brunei to India|High Commissioner of Brunei to India]]<br />
| term_start1 = 16 May 2008<br />
| term_end1 = 2020<br />
| predecessor1 = [[Abdul Ghafar Ismail]]<br />
| successor1 = [[Alaihuddin Taha]]<br />
| office2 = [[Brunei–Laos relations|Ambassador of Brunei to Laos]]<br />
| term_start2 = 2006<br />
| term_end2 = 2008<br />
| successor2 = [[Johan Thani Abdullah]]<br />
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]<br />
| occupation = {{flatlist|<br />
*Diplomat<br />
*civil servant}}<br />
| spouse = Mariaratnah Mohd Apong<br />
| children = 5<br />
| term_end = 17 August 2024<br />
| successor = [[Noor Qamar Sulaiman]]<br />
}}<br />
'''Sidek bin Ali''' is a [[Brunei]]an diplomat who formerly held the position of [[ambassador]] to [[Laos]] from 2006 to 2008, [[high commissioner]] to [[India]] from 2008 to 2020, and [[Singapore]] since 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/singapore/SitePages/chancery.aspx.aspx |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}}</ref><br />
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== Diplomatic career ==<br />
In 1979, Sidek started working for the [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]] as an education officer in the Brunei Civil Service. When Brunei gained [[National Day (Brunei)|independence in 1984]], the Diplomatic Service Department, which he had joined in 1981, changed its name to the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]. From 1997 to 1999, he was stationed in the Bruneian Embassy in [[Indonesia]]. Between 2006 and 2008, he served as Brunei's ambassador to [[Laos]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Borneo Bulletin |date=2006-01-15 |title=Two new Brunei envoys appointed |url=http://sultanate.com/news_server/2006/15_jan_1.html |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=sultanate.com}}</ref> In March 2006, he welcomed [[Crown prince|Crown Prince]] [[Al-Muhtadee Billah]] and [[Sarah, Crown Princess of Brunei|Princess Sarah]] during their state visit to Laos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-03-25 |title=Their Royal Highnesses end their three-day official visit to Laos |url=http://sultanate.com/news_server/2006/25_mar_2.html |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=sultanate.com}}</ref><br />
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=== India ===<br />
From 2008 until 2020, he served as Bruneian high commissioner to [[India]]. During his tenure in India, he served as both the [[non-resident ambassador]] of Brunei to [[Nepal]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei Darussalam – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA |url=https://mofa.gov.np/brunei-darussalam/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=mofa.gov.np}}</ref> and the non-resident high commissioner of Brunei to [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-09-29 |title=Presentation of Credentials, 29 September 2020 |url=http://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2020/09/20200829-POC |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.mfa.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> When [[Hassanal Bolkiah|Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah]] and his delegation arrived at [[Palam Air Force Station]] on 20 December 2012, he welcomed them.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-12-20 |title=Their Majesties Arrive In India |url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2012/12/20/their-majesties-arrive-in-india/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Borneo Post Online |language=en-US}}</ref> He escorted [[Romaizah Mohd Salleh|Datin Romaizah]] to the 2018 ASIAN Summit on Education & Skills (ASES) in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dk Siti Farhana Binti Pg Hj Yusof |date=2018-04-10 |title=Deputy Minister of Education Attend ASIAN Summit on Education & Skills (ASES) 2018 New Delhi India |url=https://www.moe.gov.bn/Lists/Announcement/DispFormCustom.aspx?ID=409&ContentTypeId=0x010400335E5DEA2740C344B3905EA7B342601C |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.moe.gov.bn}}</ref> On 28 February 2019, Brunei's representative, Dato Sidek, signed the Agreement for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with regard to Taxes (TIEA) between India and Brunei.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-04 |title=High Commission of India, Brunei Darussalam : Important Notice/Alerts |url=https://www.hcindiabrunei.gov.in/alert_detail/?alertid=14 |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.hcindiabrunei.gov.in}}</ref> He also participated in the 2019 India ASEAN Expo and Summit on behalf of Brunei.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-21 |title=FICCI : Industry's Voice for Policy Change |url=https://www.ficci.in/api/press_release_details/3357 |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=www.ficci.in |language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Singapore ===<br />
As the newly appointed high commissioner to Singapore, Dato Sidek had a meeting with Al-Muhtadee Billah on 9 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-09 |title=DYTM DPMM MENERIMA MENGADAP PESURUHJAYA TINGGI NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM KE REPUBLIK SINGAPURA |url=http://www.infofoto.gov.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=973848 |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.infofoto.gov.bn}}</ref> On 29 September, he gave [[President of Singapore|President]] [[Halimah Yacob]] his [[letter of credence]] during a ceremony held at the [[The Istana|Istana]].<ref name=":0" /> On 24 to 25 August 2022, he hosted Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and [[Queen Saleha of Brunei|Queen Saleha]] during their state visit to Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-23 |title=Keberangkatan Negara ke Republik Singapura |url=https://www.jpm.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%20JPM%202022/NDispForm.aspx?ID=172&InitialTabID=Ribbon.Read&source=/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.jpm.gov.bn |language=ms}}</ref> On 18 July 2023, the [[Supreme Court of Singapore|Supreme Courts of Singapore]] and [[Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam|Brunei Darussalam]] signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] (MoU) to improve cooperation, communication, and coordination on matters pertaining to the avoidance and settlement of disputes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-03 |title=MoU further seals Brunei-Singapore judicial ties |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/mou-further-seals-brunei-singapore-judicial-ties/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=borneobulletin.com.bn |language=en-US}}</ref> He was succeeded by Noor Qamar Sulaiman on 17 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title=HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS AND RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FOR NEWLY-APPOINTED ENVOYS |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Lists/News%20Headlines/NDispForm.aspx?ID=304 |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref><br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Datin Mariaratnah binti Haji Mohd Apong and Sidek are married, and together they have five children.<ref name=":0" /> <br />
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== Honours ==<br />
[[File:The High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to India, Mr. Sidek Bin Ali presented his credentials to the President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 16, 2008.jpg|thumb|Sidek presenting his letters of credence to [[President of India|President]] [[Pratibha Patil]] in 2008]]<br />
Sidek has earned the following honours;<ref name=":0" /><br />
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'''National'''<br />
* [[File:Second_Class_of_the_Order_of_Seri_Paduka_Mahkota_Brunei_(DPMB).svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2010) – ''Dato Paduka''<ref name=":422">{{Cite news |last=Hezlinawati Haji Abd. Karim |date=17 July 2010 |title=85 dikurniakan Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Arkib%20Dokumen/2010/Julai/PB170710.pdf |access-date=2024-12-15 |work=Pelita Brunei |pages=14 |language=ms}}</ref> <br />
* [[File:Third_Class_of_the_Order_of_Seri_Paduka_Mahkota_Brunei_(SMB).svg|50x50px]] Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)<br />
* [[File:Excellent_Service_Medal_(PIKB).svg|50x50px]] Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)<br />
* [[File:Long_Service_Medal_(PKL).svg|50x50px]] Long Service Medal (PKL)<br />
'''Foreign'''<br />
* {{flag|Laos}}:<br />
** Friendship Medal Award<br />
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== References ==<br />
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| after = [[Noor Qamar Sulaiman]]<br />
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| years = 16 May 2008 – 2020<br />
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| title = [[Brunei–Laos relations|Ambassador of Brunei to Laos]]<br />
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| after = [[Johan Thani Abdullah]]<br />
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[[Category:Bruneian Muslims]]<br />
[[Category:Bruneian diplomats]]<br />
[[Category:High commissioners of Brunei to Singapore]]<br />
[[Category:High commissioners of Brunei to India]]<br />
[[Category:High commissioners of Brunei to Sri Lanka]]<br />
[[Category:Ambassadors of Brunei to Laos]]<br />
[[Category:Ambassadors of Brunei to Nepal]]</div>PaulineBarwell2