In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Born on 12 March 1980, Pengiran Anak Puteri (Princess) Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah began her formal education at International School Brunei in 1984. She studied a broad range of subjects, including religious studies, progressing through kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels. Following in the footsteps of her older siblings, she continued her studies at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College after passing the primary certificate of education exam in 1990. She then advanced to Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College in Gadong after excelling in the Brunei junior certificate of education exam in 1993 and the GCE Ordinary Level exams in June 1995.[1]
Upon graduation, Hafizah began her career in the Ministry of Finance, where she represented the government at national ceremonies and attended numerous formal events hosted by the ministry.[1]
^Abu Bakar Haji Abdul Rahman; Wan Mohamad Sahran Wan Ahmadi; Nooratini Haji Abas; Saerah Haji Abdul Ghani (30 April 2015). "Majlis Doa Selamat serta Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 30 May 2024.