BERAKAS GARRISON, Saturday, 21 October 2023 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) held a Regimental Dinner at the Officers' Mess, Berakas Garrison for Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, former Joint Force RBAF Commander and spouse, Datin Hajah Azizah binti Haji Miramit. Present as Guest of Honor was Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohd Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, RBAirF Commander and spouse, Datin Noraidah binti Haji Ibrahim.
The event commenced with a group photo session for Senior Officers and their spouses, followed by the evening reception. The ceremony proceeded with speeches from both the Guest of Honor and the Distinguished Guest. During his speech, the Guest of Honor encouraged all young leaders to consider the Permanent Secretary as an exemplary role model to guide them throughout their military careers. Notably, Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin has held various significant positions within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). He has also made substantial contributions, including enhancing the RBAF Welfare Fund (Tabung Kebajikan ABDB), effectively utilizing the
Tabung Surau, and establishing the Disciplinary Review Authority (DRA), which serves as a benchmark within the RBAF. His exceptional service in the RBAF has earned him well-deserved recognition.
In his speech, the Distinguished Guest expressed profound gratitude for the support, cooperation, and camaraderie he had experienced during his 31 years of service. He highlighted the strength and resilience of RBAirF as an organization where every individual fulfills crucial roles to uphold the nation's vision while adhering to RBAF core values. He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of the RBAirF Commander, the organization will achieve even greater success in the future.
The event was followed by the presentation of momentos to Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin and spouse, an orchestral performance by RBAF band led by the Guest of Honor and Distinguished Guest and signing of parchment.
Also present were RBAirF's Senior Officers, Officers and spouses from MINDEF and RBAF units. The event was held to give respect and show appreciation for his devotion and contribution throughout his service in RBAF.
TUDB
MENGADAKAN MAKAN MALAM BERADAT PEGAWAI
BERAKAS GARISON, Sabtu, 21 Oktober 2023 – Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) telah mengadakan Majlis Makan Malam Beradat yang bertempat di Mes Pegawai, Berakas Garison bagi meraikan persaraan Brigedier Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, mantan Pemerintah Angkatan Bersama ABDB beserta isteri, Datin Hajah Azizah binti Haji Miramit. Hadir sebagai Tetamu Kehormat Majlis ialah Brigedier Jeneral (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohd Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Pemerintah TUDB beserta isteri, Datin Noraidah binti Haji Ibrahim.
Majlis dimulakan dengan sesi bergambar ramai bersama Pegawai-Pegawai Kanan serta pasangan, diikuti dengan majlis resepsi. Majlis diteruskan dengan ucapan dari Tetamu Kehormat dan Tetamu Terhormat. Dalam ucapan beliau, Tetamu Kehormat menggalakkan semua pemimpin muda untuk menjadikan Setiausaha Tetap sebagai contoh teladan yang akan membimbing mereka sepanjang kerjaya mereka dalam bidang ketenteraan. Khususnya, Brigedier Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin telah memegang pelbagai jawatan penting dalam Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB). Beliau juga telah memberikan sumbangan penting, termasuk peningkatan Tabung Kebajikan ABDB, penggunaan yang efektif Tabung Surau, dan penubuhan
Disciplinary Review Authority (DRA), yang berperanan sebagai rujukan dalam ABDB. Perkhidmatan cemerlangnya dalam ABDB telah memperoleh pengiktirafan yang sewajarnya.
Dalam ucapannya, Tetamu Tehormat mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan atas sokongan, kerjasama, dan persahabatan yang telah dialami sepanjang 31 tahun berkhidmat. Beliau menonjolkan kekuatan dan ketahanan TUDB sebagai sebuah organisasi di mana setiap individu menjalankan peranan penting untuk memartabatkan visi negara sambil mematuhi nilai-nilai teras ABDB. Beliau menyatakan keyakinan bahawa di bawah pimpinan Pemerintah TUDB, organisasi itu akan mencapai kejayaan yang lebih besar pada masa depan.
Majlis diteruskan dengan penyampaian Cenderahati Kenangan kepada Brigedier Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin dan isteri, persembahan orkestra daripada Pancaragam ABDB yang mana dipimpin oleh Tetamu Kehormat Majlis dan Tetamu Istimewa dan menandatangani lembaran kenangan.
Turut hadir pada Majlis tersebut ialah Pegawai-Pegawai Kanan, Pegawai-Pegawai serta pasangan daripada Kementerian Pertahanan dan unit-unit ABDB. Majlis tersebut diadakan bagi memberi penghormatan dan penghargaan atas bakti dan sumbangan beliau sepanjang berkhidmat dalam ABDB.
