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| 11/20/2024 10:44 PM |
VIENTIANE, Wednesday, 20 November 2024 – The 18th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) was held at the National Convention Centre, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The meeting was chaired by His Excellency General Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Lao PDR, in his capacity as the Chairman of ADMM for 2024.
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| 11/18/2024 10:23 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 18 November 2024 – The opening ceremony for the 30th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2024 (CARAT 30/2024) bilateral exercise between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the United States Navy (USN) was held at Wira Seni Concert Hall, RBAF Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 11/18/2024 11:02 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 18 November 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received Colonel Doddy Suhadiman, the outgoing Defence Attaché of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam, along with Colonel Gamma Arthadilla Sakti, the incoming Defence Attaché of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam for a joint call today.
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| 11/19/2024 7:31 PM |
SUBANG AIR BASE, MALAYSIA, Monday, 18 November 2024 – The final flight of the MALBATT 850-12 contingent for the peacekeeping mission of The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), comprising of 208 members of the MALBATT 850-12 including 14 members from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) safely departed today from Subang Airbase, Malaysia using the Batik Air Airbus A330-300.
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| 11/19/2024 7:15 PM |
MARAKAH CAMP, LEBANON, Saturday, 16 November 2024 – The Transfer of Authority (TOA) ceremony between the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-11 and MALBATT 850-12 contingents for the peacekeeping mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was held at the UNP 2-1 Parade Square, Marakah Camp, South Lebanon.
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| 11/17/2024 9:26 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Saturday, 16 November 2024 - The third returning flight of the Malaysian Battalion Contingent (MALBATT) 850-11 for the peacekeeping mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) comprising of 216 members of the MALBATT 850-11 including nine members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) has safely arrived at Subang Airbase, Malaysia this afternoon.
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| 11/15/2024 7:54 PM |
KAMPONG PENGKALAN DONG, TUTONG, FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2024 – With the blessings and hidayah of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, 22190 Private Norashiqin binti Hamdan from the Directorate of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence has embraced Islam in a Conversion Ceremony today. The ceremony also concurrently celebrate for her younger brother 53985 Laskar Mohammad Shafiee bin Hamdan, Royal Brunei Navy who recently converted to Islam. The ceremony was held at their parents' home in Kampong Pengkalan Dong, Tutong District.
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| 11/14/2024 10:30 PM |
SUBANG AIR BASE, MALAYSIA, Thursday, 14 November 2024 – The third flight of the MALBATT 850-12 contingent for the peacekeeping mission of The United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), comprising 207 members of the MALBATT 850-12 including nine members from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), successfully departed today using the Batik Air Airbus A330-300.
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| 11/13/2024 10:44 PM |
JERUDONG BEACH, Wednesday, 13 November 2024 - In conjunction with Earth Day 2024, the Ministry of Defence this morning conducted the 'Nationwide Coastline Cleanliness Campaign for Marine Debris, dubbed 'COASTAL MARVEL' covering eleven (11) beaches spanning three districts. The campaign aims to support the initiatives of the Steering Committee on Cleanliness Issues (JIIK) to ensure that Brunei Darussalam remains clean and free from litter pollution. The launch of this campaign was officiated at Jerudong Beach by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, before he proceeded to oversee the conduct of similar campaigns at other beaches.
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| 11/13/2024 9:40 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - The second returning flight of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-11 contingent for the peacekeeping mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) comprising of 206 members of the MALBATT 850-11 including eight members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) has safely arrived at Subang Airbase, Malaysia this afternoon.
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| 11/10/2024 10:20 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Sunday, 10 November 2024 – The second flight of the MALBATT 850-12 contingent, comprising 219 members of the MALBATT 850-12 including four members from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), successfully departed today using the Batik Air Airbus A330-300.
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| 11/10/2024 10:31 PM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the ministry will be conducting a Nationwide Coastline Cleanliness Campaign for marine debris called 'COASTAL MARVEL'. The campaign will be held on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, starting from 7.30 am until completion. This effort is to support the initiative of the Master Committee on Cleanliness Issues (JIIK) in ensuring that Brunei Darussalam remains clean and free from any pollution.
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| 11/8/2024 1:04 AM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the ministry has received reports following an attack on a convoy transporting the MALBATT 850-12 contingent in Sidon, Southern Lebanon on Thursday, 7 November 2024. One of the buses was believed to have been hit by shrapnel from an explosion, injuring an officer and five other ranks. The members only sustained minor injuries and were treated by Lebanese medical teams at the scene.
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| 11/8/2024 7:42 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Friday, 8 November 2024 - The first returning flight of the Malaysian Battalion Contingent (MALBATT) 850-11 for the peacekeeping mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) consisting of 196 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and ten members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) led by Lieutenant Junior Grade Mohammad Iqbal bin Awang, RBN, Royal Brunei Navy has safely arrived at Subang Airbase, Malaysia this morning.
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| 11/8/2024 8:12 PM |
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, JUMAAT, 8 NOVEMBER 2024 – Majlis Doa Kesyukuran bagi meraikan kepulangan Kontinjen Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) yang selesai melaksanakan 'Operasi BADAI TADUH' misi Bantuan Kemanusiaan dan Bencana (HADR) di Republik Filipina telah diadakan di Surau Al-Barakah, Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba pagi ini. Kontinjen berkenaan yang diketuai oleh Leftenan Kolonel (U) Mohammad Azmi bin Haji Afflon telah selamat kembali ke Negara Brunei Darussalam pada hari Selasa, 5 November 2024 yang lalu.
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| 11/7/2024 10:19 AM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Wednesday, 6 November 2024 - The first flight of the Malaysian Battalion Contingent (MALBATT) 850-12, comprising 220 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and three members from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), successfully departed yesterday for their peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
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| 11/10/2024 9:50 AM |
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, Thursday, 7 November 2024 – The Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam and Ministry of National Defense, the Republic of Korea conducted the 1st Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) at the Ministry of National Defense Headquarter, Yongsan, the Republic of Korea today.
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| 11/5/2024 11:00 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 5 November 2024 – The Brunei Darussalam 'Operasi BADAI TADUH Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in the Republic of the Philippines following the severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), was successfully carried out by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) contingent from 27 October 2024 to 5 November 2024 and has safely returned home.
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| 11/1/2024 2:04 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 1 November 2024 - With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, a total of 53 officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were promoted today, which include 17 officers promoted from Acting Major, Substantive Captain and Lieutenant (RBN) to Substantive Major/Lieutenant Commander (RBN), 5 officers promoted from Substantive Captain to Acting Major and 31 officers promoted from Acting Captain/Lieutenant (RBN) and Substantive Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade (RBN) to Substantive Captain/ Lieutenant (RBN).
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| 11/1/2024 11:49 PM |
LEGAZPI, 1 November 2024 – Brunei Darussalam’s Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission continued on for the sixth day, with the second team’s first flight tasks using two Royal Brunei Air Force's (RBAirF) Blackhawk S70i helicopters. Two air lifts were successfully completed today, with a total of 824 boxes of food supply flown from Naga Airport to the affected areas around Sumaoy Island.
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| 11/2/2024 1:41 AM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 1 November 2024 - The Brunei Darussalam Flag Handover Ceremony for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Contingent, who will be serving in the Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (MALBATT 850-12) as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission, was held at the Air Movement Centre, Rimba Air Force Base this afternoon.
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| 10/31/2024 7:21 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 31 October 2024 – A Doa Selamat ceremony for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) contingent that is set to deploy with the Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (MALBATT 850-12) as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission was held at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison this afternoon.
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| 10/30/2024 3:51 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Wednesday, 30 October 2024 - The Ministry of Defence deployed the second Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) Team mission to Manila, Republic of the Philippines today.
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| 10/29/2024 11:14 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday 29 October 2024 –His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, has graciously bestowed the Honorary Malaysian Armed Forces Order for Valor (First Degree) in conjunction with the 91st Malaysian Armed Forces Day, - Gallant Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces (PGAT), upon Brigadier General (Udara) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force.
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| 10/29/2024 11:00 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Wednesday, 29 October 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received an introductory call from Commodore Javed Iqbal Khan Niazi, the Non-Resident Defence Adviser of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan accredited to Brunei Darussalam, today.
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| 10/29/2024 11:26 PM |
BERAKAS, Tuesday, 29 October 2024 – Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism presented certificates, diploma certificate (level 5) and highest national certificate of technical education (HNTes) to graduates of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Academy at the Institute Brunei Technical Education’s (IBTE) 32nd Convocation Ceremony held at the Plenary Hall, International Conference Center (ICC), Berakas, today.
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| 10/30/2024 10:16 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 29 October 2024 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received an introductory call from Commodore Javed Iqbal Khan Niazi, the Non-Resident Defence Adviser of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan accredited to Brunei Darussalam. Also present were Chief of Staff RBAF and Acting Director of Intelligence.
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| 10/28/2024 10:01 PM |
MANILA, 28 October 2024 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Team from Operation BADAI TADUH has safely arrived at Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Manila, yesterday at 5.09 in the afternoon local time.
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| 10/27/2024 11:38 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, GADONG – Sunday, 27 October 2024. Brunei Darussalam, through the Ministry of Defence, has deployed a Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) team mission to Manila, Republic of the Philippines, under ‘Operasi BADAI TADUH’ following Tropical Typhoon Kristine (TRAMI), which has hit the country, causing severe flooding and landslides that have affected tens of thousands of residents.
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| 10/23/2024 9:26 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 - Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II received a courtesy call from Major-General Kelvin Fan, Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, today.
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| 10/23/2024 9:43 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Sujiro Seam, the Ambassador of the European Union to ASEAN, today.
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| 10/24/2024 6:37 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), received a courtesy call from Major General Kelvin Fan, Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, today. Also present were the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Chief of Staff RBAF, and Director of Intelligence.
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| 10/21/2024 4:07 PM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Land Force will be conducting a MILITARY DEPLOYMENT EXERCISE from Wednesday, 23 October 2024 until Thursday, 24 October 2024 (2 days) in the area of Brunei Muara, Tutong and Temburong District.
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| 10/17/2024 9:46 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 17 October 2024 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Half Marathon Championship and 10km Race 2024 at the Mini Stadium, Penanjong Garrison. The units that participated in the championship were the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the combined Ministry of Defence team made up of personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Joint Force Headquarters RBAF (JFHQ RBAF), Defence Academy RBAF (DA RBAF), Training Institute RBAF (TI RBAF) and Special Forces Regiment (SFR).
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| 10/16/2024 3:45 PM |
RIZQUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, Wednesday, 16 October 2024 – The 10th Defence Policy Dialogue between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore took place this morning at Rizqun International Hotel.
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| 10/12/2024 4:33 PM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Navy will be conducting BLUE TOMBAK EXERCISE 2024 from Monday, 14 October 2024 to Sunday, 27 October 2024 (14 days) at the Muara Naval Base and its vicinity.
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| 10/10/2024 9:54 PM |
KAMPONG TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 10 October 2024 – A total of 37 local and international military officers received certificates for completing the 14th Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC) during the closing ceremony at the Defence Academy RBAF (DA RBAF) this afternoon.
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| 10/8/2024 7:12 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 8 October 2024 –The 17th Joint Defence Commission (JDC) meeting was convened between the Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Defence United Kingdom today.
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| 10/9/2024 9:36 AM |
BERAKAS, Tuesday, 8 October 2024 - As an appreciation for the public participation in the 'BN on The Move' Campaign, the Ministry of Health (MOH) held the 'BN on the Move - 80 Billion Steps Together Challenge' prize presentation ceremony at Dewan Al-'Afiah, MOH, this morning.
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| 10/10/2024 10:40 AM |
YOUTH CENTRE BSB, Tuesday 8 October 2024 – The Pencak Silat National Championship in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam's 78th Birthday Celebration, has been held for five days from 4 until 8 October 2024 at Pusat Belia, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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| 10/10/2024 7:16 PM |
KAMPONG SERUSOP, Tuesday, 8 October 2024 – The dikir group from the Ministry of Defence emerged as champions in the men's category and the women dikir group came in third place for the women's categories for officers and personnel from ministries in the Dikir Brunei Competition in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for 1446H/2024M. The award ceremony was held at the Multipupose hall, Pengiran Anak Puteri Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah Religious School.
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| 10/8/2024 8:05 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 7 October 2024 – The Ministry of Defence attended a briefing on Token Identifier Date (TID) Rollover and Mandatory Replacement of Unified Smart Metering System (USMS) Program for officers and personnel of the Ministry of Defence at the Auditorium Hall, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
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| 10/4/2024 6:58 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 4 October 2024 - With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, a total of 19 senior officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) have been promoted today which include 4 officers promoted from Lieutenant Colonel/Commander (RBN) to Substantive Colonel/Captain (RBN), an officer promoted from Acting Lieutenant Colonel to Substantive Lieutenant Colonel and 14 officers promoted from Substantive Major/Lieutenant Commander (RBN) to Acting Lieutenant Colonel/Commander (RBN).
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| 10/1/2024 10:52 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 01 October 2024 - Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), received a courtesy call this afternoon from Her Excellency Mrs Eve Lubin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Brunei Darussalam. Also present were the Chief of Staff RBAF and Director of Intelligence.
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| 10/1/2024 11:28 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 01 October 2024 –Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), received a courtesy call this afternoon from Colonel Garry L. Atienza, PAF, Defence and Armed Forces Attaché of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 10/1/2024 3:51 PM |
BERAKAS, Monday, 30 September 2024 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has consented to present awards to civil servants in conjunction with the 31st Civil Service Day Celebration held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
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| 9/29/2024 5:42 PM |
UKONG, TUTONG, Sunday, 29 September 2024 – With the blessings and hidayah Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, 22348 Private Wahroseliza binti Buah from the Garrison Commander’s Office, Secretariat Office of the Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Ministry of Defence, Bolkiah Garrison and her older sister have embraced Islam today. The Conversion Ceremony was held at their parents’ home in Kampong Pak Bidang Ukong, Tutong District.
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| 9/27/2024 10:19 AM |
GADONG, Thursday, 26 September 2024 - A total of 29 participants received certificates of course completion of the 19th Executive Development Programme (EDP) for Senior Government Officials on Public Policy and Management, hosted by the Ministry of Defence, in a closing ceremony that took place at the Centrepoint Hotel this afternoon.
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| 10/9/2024 3:33 PM |
BRISBANE, Australia, Thursday, 26 September 2024 – Three Research Officers, Lieutenant Dayangku Nurul Zawanah binti Pengiran Haji Omar, Haji Mohammad Zulfan Farhi bin Haji Sulaini, and Ahmad Dzulkhairi Awang Haji Mail, from the Human Performance Lab (HPL), Performance Optimisation Centre (POC) presented research abstracts in the 45th International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress on Military Medicine in Brisbane, Australia from 22 until 27 September 2024. The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Dr Ummi Suzeyanna binti Haji Johari, the Chief Medical Services Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF).
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| 9/25/2024 10:46 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 25 September 2024 – The Ministry of Defence held a briefing on Instilling Integrity in the Workplace for officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) at the Auditorium Hall, Defence Academy (DA) RBAF.
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