Yusof Abu Bakar

On 7 March 2006, as the newly appointed ambassador to Myanmar, Yusof was presented his letters of accreditations by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman.^[4] Once again on 10 February 2009, as the newly appointed ambassador to Germany, he was presented his letters of accreditations.^[5] Later on the 23rd, Brunei joined the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), following the signing of the statute by Yusof.^[6]

Yusof delivered his letter of credentials to President Bronislaw Komorowski on 20 January 2011, as the new non-resident ambassador to Poland. The presentation was held at the Presidential Palace, Warsaw.^[7]

Yusof was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Inderasugara.^[8] He has earned the following honours;^[8]

• Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka
• Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)^[9]
• Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
• Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)