was appointed deputy minister of defense at the Sultan's direction. He was appointed as the Prime Minister's Office's Minister of Energy since 29 May 2010. On 7 May 2017, the Saudi Arabian government's Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid Al-Falih, paid Yasmin a courtesy call to further strengthen the close relationship and cooperation between Brunei and the Saudi Arabia. Personal life Yasmin married Datin Hajah Noryasimah binti Abdullah on 5 August 1983, and they had a daughter together. Honours On 1 May 2010, he was awarded the Fellow of Pertubuhan Ukur Jurutera & Arkitek Brunei. Pehin Yasmin Umar received the DUBC medal for his remarkable efforts in fostering the strong defense connections between Singapore and Brunei while serving as Brunei's deputy defense minister from 2005 to 2010. Moreover, he has earned the following honours; National Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (SPMB) – Dato Seri Paduka (15 July 2006) Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class (PSNB) – Dato Seri Setia (15 July 2011) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS) – (15 July 2010) Silver Jubilee Medal – (5 October 1992) Golden Jubilee Medal – (5 October 2017) Proclamation of Independence Medal – (1 January 1984) Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal – (31 May 1986) Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal – (31 May 2011) Foreign : Distinguished Service Order (DUBC) – (16 June 2011) : Order of Independence Grand Cordon – (13 May 2008) : Order of Sikatuna Grand Cross (GCrS) – (24 August 2008) References Living people 1956 births Government ministers of Brunei Members of the Legislative Council of Brunei Bruneian military personnel Grand Cordons of the Order of Independence (Jordan)