Zasia binti Sirin

Zasia binti Sirin (born 24 September 1956) is a Bruneian former politician.

[1] She earned a BA and an MA in Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt.

[1] After returning to Brunei, she entered the civil service in 1980, initially working as a religious officer in three schools.

[1][2] She gained another master's degree in Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia,[2] and served as director of the Islamic Dakwah Center from 2004 to 2006,[1] She was also Head of Policy, Planning and Research at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

On 31 May 2011 Zasia was appointed to the Legislative Council as a representative of 'people who have achieved excellence', taking office the following day.