TUTONG CAMP, Monday, 4 November 2019 - The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) celebrated its 58th anniversary today with a parade comprising of 1,458 personnel at the Grandstand, Second Battalion Headquarters RBLF.
In his speech, Commander of RBLF, Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Khairul Hamed bin Awang Haji Lampoh, reiterated the RBLF’s unwavering loyalty to 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 Negara Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces. He emphasised on the importance of RBLF personnel remaining prepared and vigilant, ready to adapt to the increasingly challenging strategic environment.
The Commander of RBLF also highlighted several upcoming events which will be hosted by RBLF in the future such as the ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) as well as the ASEAN Chief of Armies Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) and the ASEAN Sergeant Majors Annual Meeting (ASMAM) in 2020. He also thanked all members of the RBLF for their loyalty and sacrifice in carrying out their duties and hopes that the RBLF will continue their development in the field of operational readiness.
The ceremony continued with a prize and certificate presentation to the RBLF personnel who achieved exemplary commendations in their respective courses in and out of the country, and drill competitions. The event concluded with the recitation of the pledge, doa and a photo taking session.
Various activities were also organised to commemorate the 58th RBLF anniversary including a Tahlil ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum and thanksgiving prayers.
TENTERA DARAT DIRAJA BRUNEI MENYAMBUT HARI ULANG TAHUN KE-58
PERKHEMAHAN TUTONG, Isnin, 4 November 2019 – Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB) menyambut Hari Ulang Tahun ke-58 pada hari ini dengan mengadakan perbarisan yang terdiri daripada 1,458 anggota di Padang Grandstand Markas Batalion Kedua TDDB.
Dalam perutusannya, Pemerintah TDDB, Brigedier Jeneral Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Khairul Hamed bin Awang Haji Lampoh, Pemerintah TDDB sekali lagi menyembahkan setinggi-tinggi menjunjung kasih dan seterusnya melafazkan ikrar ta’at setia yang tidak berbelah bahagi Kehadapan Majlis Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Menteri Pertahanan dan Pemerintah Tertinggi Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei. Dalam perutusannya, beliau menekankan kepentingan anggota TDDB sentiasa berwaspada dan sedia beradaptasi terhadap persekitaran strategik yang semakin mencabar.
Pemerintah TDDB juga menyampaikan bahawa TDDB juga diberikan penghormatan untuk menganjurkan beberapa acara seperti ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM), Mesyuarat ASEAN Chief of Armies Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) dan ASEAN Sergeant Majors Annual Meeting (ASMAM) pada tahun 2020. Beliau juga merakamkan ucapan terima kasih kepada seluruh anggota Tentera Darat atas kesetiaan dan kejujuran serta pengorbanan dalam menjalankan tugas dan berharap TDDB akan terus berkembang maju dalam bidang kesediaan operasi.
Upacara diteruskan dengan penyampaian hadiah dan sijil pujian kepada anggota- anggota TDDB yang cemerlang semasa kursus dalam/luar negeri dan dalam perlawanan kawad. Upacara seterusnya diakhiri dengan pembacaan ikrar, doa and sesi bergambar ramai.
Pelbagai aktiviti telah disusun untuk menyambut Hari Ulang Tahun TDDB termasuk Majlis Bertahlil di Kubah Makam Diraja dan Majlis Doa Kesyukuran.