Mohamad Sarif Pudin

Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin[1] (born 26 December 1972), or simply known as Md Saripudin, is a Bruneian naval officer who served as the acting commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) from 2023 to 2025.

On 26 June 1990, Mohamad Sarif Pudin enlisted in the Boys Company as a recruit, belonging to the 11th Intake.

During this time, he actively participated in the formation of the Beijing Military Attaché Corps (BMAC), which strengthened defence diplomacy between Brunei and China.

[6][7] He also saw numerous significant foreign vessel visits, including those of Qi Jiguang, INS Kiltan (P30) and USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19).

[12] On 25 January 2024, Admiral Samuel Paparo hosted the 9th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leaders Engagement (KLE), which Mohamad Sarif Pudin attended.

[14] Mohamad Sarif Pudin married Dr. Hajah Dayang Suzana binti Haji Awang Adenan, and together they have 2 daughters.