Major Arthur Robin Adair CVO MBE (10 February 1913 – 1981), sometimes referred to as Awang A.R.

From 1944 to 1947, he worked in the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner, followed by a short period with the Additional Director of Agriculture on 17 July 1947.

[7][6] Adair's diplomatic career began after being appointed as the Deputy High Commissioner in East Pakistan from August 1960 to 1964.

[2][10] He accompanied Commander J.R. Rogers of HMS Houghton (M1211) to meet Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during a goodwill visit to the country in 1969.

[12] A 25 minutes film of the Royal Wedding between Princess Masna and Abdul Aziz was first viewed and watched by Adair and his wife in March 1970.