Yassin Affandi
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Yassin Affandi | |
|---|---|
| يسسين اففندي | |
 Yassin in 1962 | |
| President of the National Development Party | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Secretary-General of Brunei People's Party | |
| In office 1978–1974 | |
| In office 1956–1962 | |
| President | A.M. Azahari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1922 |
| Died | 18 July 2012 (aged 90) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Education | St. George's School |
| Occupation | Politician |
Muhammad Yasin bin Abdul Rahman (19 May 1922 – 18 July 2012), also known as Yassin Affandi, was a Bruneian politician who served as the president of the National Development Party from 2005 to 2010. He worked with A.M. Azahari during the Brunei revolt of 1962, when they called for the unification of Brunei, Sarawak, and North Borneo (Sabah) under a single administration.[1] Together with other rebels, they directed against Brunei's proposed inclusion in the Federation of Malaysia.[2]
On 19 May 1922, Yassin was born in Kampong Sungai Matan, which is located outside of Bandar Seri Begawan. When he was twelve years old, from 1934 to 1937, he attended the Brunei Town Malay School for his early schooling.[3] With permission from Sarawak Junior Level, he pursued his education at St. George's School from 1937 until 1942 after finishing Grade 4. The school closed in 1942 due to the Japanese invasion of Brunei.[4] During the occupation, the Japanese taught a number of Bruneian students, including Marsal Maun, Yassin, A. M. Azahari, Pengiran Muhammad Yusuf, and Jamil Al-Sufri.[5]
The Japanese government in Brunei then dispatched Yassin to Miri, Sarawak, to study Japanese. While studying, Yassin was employed as an electrician and clerk while he was in Miri.[3] After completing his studies, he moved to Labuan.[4] He was employed by the British Military Administration in Labuan as a clerk and translator after the war. He was offered the chance to work part-time as a ground crew in the air defence in Labuan.[4]
Yassin was involved in the March 1946 Malay-Chinese clash at Labuan.[3] He worked in the Supply Depot and the National Registration Department after returning to Brunei in July. He began work at British Malayan Petroleum Company (BMPC) in Seria at the end of 1947 as a storekeeper and advanced to senior local staff by the middle of 1948. From 1947 till 1956, he worked for Shell Oil and organised the company's trade union while he was employed at Shell.[4]
